Douglas LeSuer
Jamestown,PA
Summary
Enthusiastic educator with communication and interpersonal skills necessary to lead classrooms and execute lesson plans. Provides instruction and guidance to students of all ages. Creates positive classroom environments and effectively manages student behavior. Organized and detail-oriented individual with proven ability to effectively manage and motivate student learning. Collaborates with fellow professionals to promote stimulating learning environment. Offers strong organizational and student engagement skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Conneaut School District
2007.09 - Current
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- 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.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Assigned, explained and graded homework.
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
Caregiver
Supports, Inc.
2016.09 - 2023.09
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Developed engaging recreational activities tailored to individual interests and abilities, boosting mental stimulation for patients throughout their day-to-day lives.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Jamestown Area School District
2014.02 - 2016.06
- 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.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- 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.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA12.2006
Associate of Science - Basic Studies
Lorain County Community College
Elyria, OH06.1990
Skills
- Activity Management
- Lesson Plan Implementation
- Behavior Modeling
- Lesson Planning
- Records Management
- Activity Planning
- Positive Reinforcement
- Discipline
- Differentiated Instruction
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Test Proctoring
- Lesson Implementation
- Classroom Management
- Special Education
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Elementary Education
- Student Tutoring
- Time Management
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Active Listening
- Mathematics Instruction
- Small Group Tutoring
Timeline
Caregiver
Supports, Inc.
2016.09 - 2023.09
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Jamestown Area School District
2014.02 - 2016.06
Substitute Teacher
Conneaut School District
2007.09 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Associate of Science - Basic Studies
Lorain County Community College
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