Brigid Brooks
Forest Park,IL
Summary
Compassionate Substitute Teacher with distinguished knowledge of child development. Skilled at working closely with students to maintain progression and control behavioral issues. Committed to keeping up with lesson plans while keeping classrooms fun.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Forest Park School District 91
2012.09 - Current
- 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.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Incorporated technology into learning to enhance student engagement and learning.
Certified Teacher Assistant
Forest Park School Distric 91
1994.09 - 2012.06
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
- Worked with teacher to optimize learning plans based on student test grades and evaluations.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
- Provided instructional support to students unable to attend regular classes.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Applied Behavioral Sciences
National Louis University
Chicago, IL06.2011
Skills
- Group Classes
- Lecturing and Teaching
- Class Engagement
- Positive Reinforcement
- Interactive Media
- Behavior Management
- Strategy Assistance
- Ability to Be Flexible
- Enforcing Classroom Rules
- Differentiated Instruction
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Forest Park School District 91
2012.09 - Current
Certified Teacher Assistant
Forest Park School Distric 91
1994.09 - 2012.06
Bachelor of Arts - Applied Behavioral Sciences
National Louis University
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