Driven Substitute Teacher adept at overseeing classes on long-term basis to cover for medical or personal absences. Passionate educator with in-depth approach to learning. Successfully leverages wide range of instructional approaches.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Richland School District One
Richland, WA
01.2022 - Current
Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
Developed rules and set goals to maintain order in classroom.
Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
Took notes and prepared reports on school day activities to provide to primary teacher.
Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records and activity journals.
Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
Studetns Teaching
Richland School District One
Tri-city , WA
09.2021 - 12.2021
Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
Completed daily reports, meal count sheets and attendance logs.
Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
Instructed students in core educational principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter.
Attended IEP meetings for students and families.
Teacher's Assistant
Richland School Distric
Kennewick,Richland, WA
09.2017 - 03.2019
Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper and crayons.
Worked with lead teacher to monitor class schedule and take attendance.
Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety and security.
Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
Created lesson materials, visuals and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans.
Assessed student assignments to check quality and completeness before submission for grading.
Supported instructor with test administration, curriculum development and assignment grading.
Interpreter
DSHS Dept Of Social And Health Services
Kennewick, WA
10.2018 - Current
Provided oral interpretations for clients during special events, successfully maintaining pace with native speakers to deliver real-time comprehension.
Facilitated communication between law enforcement personnel and individuals involved in crimes such as witnesses, persons of interest and suspects.
Provided cultural input to speakers to help parties who did not speak similar languages communicate with and understand one another.
Maintained message content, tone and emotion as closely as possible.
Listened to non-English video dialogue and developed translation into target language to prepare subtitle scripts.
Interpreted conversations simultaneously to help both parties conduct business, handle medical needs or manage personal concerns.
Stayed current on new expressions and cultural changes impacting language translation.
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Cooking Instructor
Kennewick Community Education
Kennewick, WA
02.2018 - 01.2019
Facilitate discussions among all attendants.
Integrate Middle Eastern Cultures within the cooking segments.
Adhere to safety procedures.
Develop instruction materials and handouts for the audience.
Gather materials and cooking apparatuses.
Set up classroom other cooking equipment and supplies for the audience. Create written recipes including ingredients.
Create a shopping list.
Scoutmaster
Troop 279
Kennewick, WA
12.2019 - 06.2022
Participated in group activities, emphasizing making camp fun for campers, teaching skills, providing encouragement and facilitating opportunities of interaction between campers.
Assisted in developing and implementing program ideas, planned activities for units and evaluated program quality.
Encouraged participation in camp activities and guided troop members in safe adventures.
Fostered positive personal connection with each troop participant and cultivated social connections and sense of solidarity.
Delivered programming in line with organizational policy to members of newly-established troop until well-established and ready for independent operation.
Kept assigned troop volunteers abreast of pertinent information to keep leadership members up-to-date on emerging issues and developing practices.
Secured parent participation in troop leadership roles by delivering new leader orientation and training in line with expectations of council's volunteer experience and policies.
Provided customer support and follow-up with members as assigned, implementing exceptional problem-solving and management and responding appropriately to inquiries.
Provided clear instruction to activity and program participants to deliver fun and safety.
6th Grade English and Language Arts Teacher at Richland School District One, Hand Middle School6th Grade English and Language Arts Teacher at Richland School District One, Hand Middle School