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ELAINE PENNYWELL

Shreveport,LA

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. Experienced substitute teacher with 8+ years of experience successfully helping students achieve academic goals. Life-long learner and passionate educator looking to make difference in children's lives. Adaptable and flexible to meet classroom and institutional needs

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience

Work History

Long-Term Substitute Teacher JROTC

Woodlawn Leadership Academy
08.2017 - Current
  • Followed classroom plans to continue student education and reinforce core concepts in JROTC.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules of JROTC .
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
  • Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
  • Utilized differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning needs within the classroom effectively.
  • Organized lesson plans using teaching software for long-term interim assignments.

Night School Teacher (Southwood High School)

Caddo Parish Schools
01.2013 - 03.2015
  • Supported students in learning medical terminology terms through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.

Paralegal

LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport
02.1983 - 09.2013
  • Reduced attorney workload by drafting routine legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and affidavits.
  • Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
  • Enhanced case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence.
  • Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Organizational Management

Wiley College
Marshall, TX
05.2001

Skills

  • Classroom Management
  • Adaptable
  • Relationship building and management
  • Student Engagement
  • Collaborative learning
  • Parent-Teacher Communication
  • Project-based learning
  • Instructional Strategies
  • Organization
  • Flexibility
  • Oral communication

Timeline

Long-Term Substitute Teacher JROTC

Woodlawn Leadership Academy
08.2017 - Current

Night School Teacher (Southwood High School)

Caddo Parish Schools
01.2013 - 03.2015

Paralegal

LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport
02.1983 - 09.2013

Bachelor of Science - Organizational Management

Wiley College

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