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Blaze Gottfried
Clovis,CA
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Summary
Accomplished 4th Grade Teacher successful in classroom management, student evaluations, and test preparation. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development.
Overview
16
years of professional experience
1
Certificate
Work History
Selma Unified School District
Substitute Teacher
08.2025 - Current
Job overview
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans for students with challenging behavior.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
American Union Elementary
Fourth Grade Teacher
08.2024 - 06.2025
Job overview
- Teach, instruct and develop students in a classroom environment
- Provide instruction in the use of equipment, computers and software applications
- Establish a warm, supportive and caring environment
- Maintain classroom supplies and materials
- Monitor student progress regarding behavior and academics
- Perform a variety of clerical duties
Washington Unified School District
Substitute Teacher
03.2024 - 06.2024
SkyWest Airlines
Fleet Services
02.2015 - 01.2024
Job overview
- Cleaned and serviced cabin interiors, plane exteriors and fluids as directed.
United States Navy
Quartermaster- Third Class Petty Officer
02.2010 - 02.2014
Job overview
- Plotted and corrected charts and publications.
- Checked and replenished inventory to maintain optimal operations.
- Managed bridge watch duties to look for different types of threats and adverse conditions.
- Updated logs, coordinated documents and wrote detailed reports.
- Aided in navigation and operating ship controls.
- Managed accurate files and implemented new organizational systems to improve traceability.
Education
CSU Fresno
CalState Teach Credential Program
12.2024
Clovis East High School/Center for Advanced Research & Technology (CART)Clovis, Ca
Diploma from General Education
CSU Fresno
Bachelors from Liberal Studies
12.2022
Skills
- Activity management
- Mathematics instruction
- Activity planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Records management
- Forklift operation
- Polishing surfaces
- Sanitization procedures
- Sweeping and mopping
- Multitasking and organization
- Health and safety compliance
- Professional appearance
Accomplishments
- Taught 30 students over a year and a half.
- Supervised team of 12 staff members.
- Reached out to community to gather donations of materials and supplies for needy students.
- Improved test scores by 30% by reworking approach.
Certification
CBEST Assessments- Passed
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Availability
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Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Selma Unified School District
08.2025 - Current
Fourth Grade Teacher
American Union Elementary
08.2024 - 06.2025
Substitute Teacher
Washington Unified School District
03.2024 - 06.2024
Fleet Services
SkyWest Airlines
02.2015 - 01.2024
Quartermaster- Third Class Petty Officer
United States Navy
02.2010 - 02.2014
Clovis East High School/Center for Advanced Research & Technology (CART)
Diploma from General Education
CSU Fresno
Bachelors from Liberal Studies
CSU Fresno
CalState Teach Credential Program