Emily Bourassa
Brownstown
Summary
Professional educator with experience as a Substitute Teacher at Edustaff, excelling in classroom management and student engagement. Known for building strong student relationships and fostering positive learning environments while adapting quickly to diverse educational settings. Collaborates with fellow professionals to promote stimulating learning environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Edustaff
09.2024 - Current
- 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.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- 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.
- Fostered positive classroom environment, managing student behavior and promoting respect.
- Adapted quickly to different classroom settings and teaching assignments, demonstrating flexibility and resourcefulness.
Restaurant General Manager
Takoi
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Managed all aspects of daily operations, including managing budgets, inventory control, and vendor relations.
- Effectively managed payroll and timekeeping, and paperwork for new hires and terminations.
- Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff.
- Addressed customer concerns promptly and professionally, turning potentially negative experiences into positive outcomes.
- Developed and maintained a strong team of motivated staff by providing ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Set clear expectations and created positive working environment for employees.
- Implemented new employee onboarding processes, providing comprehensive training that promoted retention and a strong understanding of company culture.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI04-2025
Skills
- Classroom management
- Adaptable
- Relationship building and management
- Student engagement
- Positive reinforcement
- Language arts instruction
- Group and individual instruction
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Edustaff
09.2024 - Current
Restaurant General Manager
Takoi
01.2017 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Eastern Michigan University
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