Clarissa Huie
Laguna Woods,CA
Summary
Dynamic and adaptable educator with a proven track record at Saddleback Valley Unified School District, excelling in student engagement and classroom management. Skilled in implementing differentiated instruction and fostering positive relationships, I enhance learning experiences and promote academic success through creative problem-solving and effective communication.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Resident Substitute Teacher
Saddleback Valley Unified School District
Mission Viejo, CA
07.2025 - Current
- Adapted lesson plans to meet diverse student needs and learning styles.
- Assisted lead teachers in classroom management and instructional delivery.
- Supported students in daily activities, fostering a positive learning environment.
- Implemented classroom routines to enhance student engagement and participation.
- Collaborated with staff to create inclusive educational experiences for all learners.
- Utilized digital tools for lesson planning and classroom organization effectively.
- Developed relationships with students to encourage motivation and academic success.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating visual aids, hands-on activities, and engaging group projects into daily instruction.
- Promoted an inclusive classroom environment where all students felt valued and respected while challenging themselves academically.
- Improved classroom management by implementing a positive behavior reinforcement system.
- Provided after-school tutoring support for struggling students to improve their academic performance and confidence.
- 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.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
- Monitored student performance and provided feedback to inform instruction.
- Utilized variety of instructional strategies to meet individual student needs.
- Researched and selected age-appropriate materials and resources for classroom instruction.
Education
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ10.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05.2018
Skills
Motivation and encouragement
Parent-teacher communication
Student engagement
Oral communication
Instructional strategies
Cooperative learning
Early childhood education
Project-based learning
Special education
Literacy development
Elementary education
Language arts instruction
Confidentiality
Foreign language instruction
Classroom management
Verbal and written communication
Creative problem solving
Classroom organization
Relationship building and management
Adaptable
Positive reinforcement
Lesson plan implementation
Lesson planning
Behavior management
Activity planning
Group and individual instruction
Differentiated instruction
Behavior modeling
Multi-subject instruction
Student tutoring
Group instruction
Activity management
Compliance
Literacy strategies
Organization skills
Teamwork and collaboration
Problem-solving
Time management
Multitasking and organization
Problem-solving abilities
Reliability
Excellent communication
Creative thinking
Self motivation
Enforcing classroom rules
Accomplishments
Alpha Chi Honors Society
Kappa Delta Pi Honors Society
Graduated Summa cum laude
Certification
ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages)
TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language)
CMI (Certified medical interpreter)
CPR and First Aid
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Resident Substitute Teacher
Saddleback Valley Unified School District
07.2025 - Current
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
Grand Canyon University