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Brenda Woolley

Moorpark,California

Summary

Enthusiastic educator with communication and interpersonal skills necessary to lead classrooms and execute lesson plans. Provides instruction and guidance to students of all ages. Creates positive classroom environments and effectively manages student behavior. Student-focused Substitute Teacher accomplished in managing classrooms and delivering lessons. Careful about following teachers' plans and maintaining discipline. Offers great computer skills and solid understanding of classroom technology.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Care Director

Visiting Angels
03.2018 - 08.2023
  • Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
  • Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
  • Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
  • Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
  • Handled all day to day client needs as needed.
  • Responded to inquiries for new service.
  • Assessing client needs and developed a care plan and schedule.
  • Assisted with new caregiver orientation

Children's Ministry Director

Community Christian Church Of Moorpark
01.2015 - 01.2018
  • Recruited and trained volunteers and staff in care of children and facility procedures.
  • Evaluated and introduced age-appropriate materials for children and contoured it to lesson plans.
  • Created and maintained safe and nurturing environment for children.
  • Adhered to security processes and sign-in and sign-out procedures for children, parents and visitors.
  • Taught ages Preschool - 6th grades.
  • Conducted safety and wellness inspections of facilities and sanitized toys and surfaces.
  • Offered individual attention for children dealing with learning, emotional or home problems.
  • Prepared, coordinated and distributed information about yearly schedule of activities and classes.
  • Sourced, modified and prepared class curricula and targeted lesson plans based on subject matter requirements.

New Accounts Director

Coastal Vineyards
02.2012 - 01.2015
  • Addressed problems with accounting, billing, and service delivery to maintain and enhance client satisfaction.
  • Built and strengthened long-lasting client relationships based on accurate price quotes and customer-centric terms.
  • Evaluated client needs and developed tailored solutions to increase positive customer ratings.
  • Educated clients on new products or services to increase customer engagement with brand.

Substitute Teacher

Moorpark Unified School District
01.2002 - 01.2012
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
  • Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
  • Assigned, explained and graded homework.
  • Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
  • Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
  • Operated computers or audio-visual aids to supplement presentations.
  • Promoted student progress by assisting with assignments and special projects.
  • Monitored students during transitional and non-class times such as lunch periods and recess.
  • Supported children by working closely with teachers, parents and administrators.

Substitute Teacher

Lewisville Independent School District
08.2001 - 05.2002
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
  • Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
  • Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
  • Assigned, explained and graded homework.
  • Adapted lesson plans and student activities to meet needs of students with special learning needs.
  • Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.

Reading Tutor

Lewisville Independent School District
08.2000 - 05.2002
  • Worked with [Number]-grade students on reading comprehension.
  • Taught reading comprehension and writing tactics to improve reading and writing skills.
  • Conducted assessments to determine comprehensive understanding of materials.
  • Provided positive feedback often to encourage continued reading success.
  • Maintained detailed files and created charts to track student progress.
  • Identified learning needs and implemented fun and engaging learning activities to help students advance.
  • Offered one-on-one and small group instruction to foster opportunities for flexible and differentiated learning.

Education

Bachelor of Arts -

Hope International University
Fullerton, CA
05.1990

Associate of Arts -

Mt. San Antonio Junior College
Walnut, Ca
05.1984

High School Diploma -

Walnut High School
Walnut, CA
06.1981

Skills

  • Classroom Instruction
  • Understanding of Content
  • Consistent Supervision
  • Concept Explanation
  • Safety Awareness
  • Instructional Strategies
  • Group and Individual Instruction
  • Classroom Management
  • Small Group Leadership
  • Active Participation
  • Special Education
  • Instructional Assistance
  • Lesson Implementation
  • Positive Learning Environment

Timeline

Care Director

Visiting Angels
03.2018 - 08.2023

Children's Ministry Director

Community Christian Church Of Moorpark
01.2015 - 01.2018

New Accounts Director

Coastal Vineyards
02.2012 - 01.2015

Substitute Teacher

Moorpark Unified School District
01.2002 - 01.2012

Substitute Teacher

Lewisville Independent School District
08.2001 - 05.2002

Reading Tutor

Lewisville Independent School District
08.2000 - 05.2002

Bachelor of Arts -

Hope International University

Associate of Arts -

Mt. San Antonio Junior College

High School Diploma -

Walnut High School
Brenda Woolley