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
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pre-K and Kindergarten Teacher
Precious Angels
10.2020 - 08.2021
Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
Registered Behavior Technician
By Your Side - Autism Therapy Services
10.2021 - 03.2022
Learned specialized behavior approaches to implement behavioral strategies.
Kept accurate records by documenting progress and adhering to prescribed behavior plan.
Supported client using principles of applied behavior analysis.
Collaborated with client's support system and other allied specialists to implement positive interventions.
Prevented and intervened with clients' challenging behaviors by [Action].
Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs and anecdotal notes.
Youth Development Specialist
Boys And Girls Club
03.2022 - Current
Created and facilitated recreation and education activities for youths to engage in groups in safe environment.
Applied crisis intervention methods to de-escalate potentially dangerous scenarios.
Delivered youth transitional assistance in areas of education, life skills, and career development.
Developed individual and group programs to encourage prosocial behaviors.
Substitute Teacher
District 54
02.2023 - 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.
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.
Paraprofessional
District 54
02.2023 - Current
Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas.
Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
Education
Master of Science - Psychology
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
12.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Paul Quinn College
Dallas, TX
08.2020
Skills
Classroom management
Communication
Multi-taking
Leadership
Time Management
Teamwork
Microsoft office/365
Lesson Implementation
Verbal and Written Communication
Special Education
Certification
(2023)
American Sign Language I & II
Oklahoma School For the Deaf -2023
(2023-2025)
Adult, Child, and Baby First Aid/CPR/AED