Eleanor Kretzschmar
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Since August 2025, I have worked as a substitute teacher in TK–8th grade classrooms, where I confirmed my commitment to elementary education and classroom management. I will begin Point Loma University’s Master of Arts in Teaching program this summer and plan to earn an Intern Teaching Credential by Fall 2026. I am seeking an intern teaching position where I can take responsibility for my own classroom and contribute consistently to a school community.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preschool Floater
Olive Knolls Christian School
01.2026 - Current
- Assist lead teachers in managing classroom activities and providing instruction for the 2-year-old and 3-year-old classes.
- Support children individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Supervise students during transitions, recess, and other non-instructional periods
- Maintain a clean and organized classroom environment.
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Olive Knolls Christian School
09.2025 - Current
- Deliver lessons for Kindergarten through 5th-grade classrooms in the absence of the regular teacher.
- Follow and implement lesson plans provided by the absent teacher and create engaging lesson plans when necessary.
- Maintain classroom order and ensure a safe and productive learning environment.
- Assess and monitor students' progress, providing written feedback to the regular teacher.
- Communicate effectively with students, parents, and school staff regarding student performance and behavior.
Certificated Substitute Teacher, K-8
R.N.R. School District
08.2025 - 12.2025
- Successfully managed classrooms for TK through 8th-grade, delivering pre-prepared lesson plans across various subjects. Schools included Del Rio Elementary, Rosedale North Elementary, Lakeside School, American Elementary School, Centennial Elementary School
- Utilized educational technology tools to enhance lesson delivery and student interaction.
- Maintained a positive and productive learning environment by implementing effective behavior management strategies.
- Quickly adapted to different teaching styles and the requirements of each school.
- Provided written feedback to teachers about students’ performance and behavior in their absence.
Business Director
Chick-fil-A Northwest Promenade
06.2023 - 06.2025
- Led onboarding for all new team members, ensuring smooth onboarding and effective integration into the organization.
- Ensured compliance with employment laws and managed necessary HR documentation.
- Coached and developed team members to cultivate an environment that encouraged growth.
- Led a team of two directors; enhanced accountability and drove business improvements, fostered a culture of performance excellence.
- Managed key HR systems, including benefits administration to enhance operational efficiency and support workforce development
- Administrative support in various aspects of the business including hiring and payroll
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching
Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CA12-2027
Master of Arts - Psychology
Pepperdine Graduate School of Education And Psychology
Irvine, CA12-2018
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Shepherd University
Shepherdstown, WV05-2014
Skills
- Flexible and adaptable
- Dependable and responsible
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Classroom management
- Student engagement
- Public speaking
- Conflict resolution
- Child development
- Student assessment
Certification
30-Day Substitute Teaching Permit - Kern County Superintendent of Schools
Issued April 2025 · Expires May 2026
Timeline
Preschool Floater
Olive Knolls Christian School
01.2026 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Olive Knolls Christian School
09.2025 - Current
Certificated Substitute Teacher, K-8
R.N.R. School District
08.2025 - 12.2025
Business Director
Chick-fil-A Northwest Promenade
06.2023 - 06.2025
Master of Arts - Teaching
Point Loma Nazarene University
Master of Arts - Psychology
Pepperdine Graduate School of Education And Psychology
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Shepherd University