Deborah RuizJemison
Hanover,PA
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at South Western School District, excelling in student engagement and instructional strategies. Leveraged flexibility and organization to enhance learning experiences, resulting in improved comprehension among diverse learners. Committed to fostering positive parent-teacher communication and adapting lessons to meet individual needs.
Reliable and knowledgeable educator with experience developing and delivering engaging lessons. Friendly individual enjoys helping students learn new concepts and subjects.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Building Substitute Teacher
South Western School District
01.2016 - Current
- Provided individualized support to struggling learners, enabling them to reach their full potential academically.
- Boosted overall class performance by implementing effective classroom management strategies and maintaining a positive learning environment.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Attended professional meetings, educational conferences or teacher training workshops to improve professional competence.
- Monitored student behavior and administered discipline as needed.
FCS Long Term Substitute
Conewago Valley School District
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, ensuring a safe and respectful atmosphere for all students.
- Improved student comprehension by tailoring teaching methods to individual learning styles.
- Adapted lesson plans to accommodate diverse learners, including those with special needs or language barriers.
- Incorporated real-world examples into lessons, making concepts more relatable and easier to understand for students.
- Participated in professional development workshops and conferences, staying current on best practices in education.
FCS Long Term Substitute
South Western School District
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, ensuring a safe and respectful atmosphere for all students.
- Improved student comprehension by tailoring teaching methods to individual learning styles.
- Incorporated real-world examples into lessons, making concepts more relatable and easier to understand for students.
- Provided timely feedback on assignments, helping students identify areas of improvement and gain confidence in their abilities.
- Participated in professional development workshops and conferences, staying current on best practices in education.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Developed creative instructional strategies to keep students engaged and motivated.
- Monitored student behavior and administered discipline as needed.
- Conferred with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
- Prepared objectives and outlines for courses of study by following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.
Education
Post-Degree Certificate - Art Education
Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ12-1995
Bachelor of Science - Fine Arts & Visual Communication
Towson University
Baltimore, MD12-1991
Skills
- Flexibility
- Parent-teacher communication
- Organization
- Student engagement
- Instructional strategies
- Cooperative learning
- Special education
- Art instruction
- Lesson planning
- Lesson implementation
- Multitasking Abilities
Timeline
FCS Long Term Substitute
Conewago Valley School District
01.2022 - 01.2023
FCS Long Term Substitute
South Western School District
08.2020 - 05.2021
Building Substitute Teacher
South Western School District
01.2016 - Current
Post-Degree Certificate - Art Education
Rowan University
Bachelor of Science - Fine Arts & Visual Communication
Towson University
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