Energetic substitute teacher specializing in Elementary Education and small group and one-on-one tutor instruction.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher and Group Tutor
Colorado Springs School District 11
1115 North El Paso Street, Colorado Springs, Co 80903
03.2008 - Current
Instructed up to 30 students individually and in groups.
Set up lesson materials, bulletin board displays and demonstrations.
Supervised an average of 30 students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, and schoolyards.
Planned and implemented creative lessons in accordance with district, county, state and federal guidelines.
Completed training courses to keep up-to-date with new teaching methods and developments in the field. Specifically, Orton-Gillingham method of teaching.
Assessed students' reading levels using DIBELS Next and Leveled Reading Passages.
Enforced the school’s student discipline code to deal with problem situations.
Determined student strengths and weaknesses through DIBELS, STAR testing and weekly assessments.
Created a classroom environment in which children could learn respect for themselves and others.
Selected age-appropriate stories and read them aloud during daily story time.
Fostered oral language development and critical thinking skills during literary discussions.