Emily Whitaker
Mountain Grove,MO
Summary
Distinguished for enhancing student engagement and classroom management at Houston R-I and Mountain Grove Middle School, I excel in multi-subject instruction and interpersonal communication. Leveraging positive reinforcement and MS Office proficiency, I consistently improve academic outcomes and classroom dynamics, evidenced by repeated requests for my teaching services.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Houston R-I
08.2024 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.
- Monitored student performance and provided feedback to inform instruction.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Practicum Student
Mountain Grove Middle School
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Followed school and classroom policies, regulations, dress codes, and schedules.
- Enhanced practicum experience by collaborating with multidisciplinary team members and integrating their feedback.
- Developed student rapport through empathetic listening and effective communication, contributing to positive learning outcomes.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.
- Monitored student performance and provided feedback to inform instruction.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions for struggling students, helping them improve academic performance and gain confidence in their abilities.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Developed creative instructional strategies to keep students engaged and motivated.
- Attended professional meetings, educational conferences or teacher training workshops to improve professional competence.
Education
Associate of Arts - Middle School Teaching
Ozarks Technical Community College
Springfield, MO05-2026
Skills
- Student engagement
- Positive reinforcement
- Multi-subject instruction
- Special needs support
- First Aid/CPR
- MS office
- Multitasking Abilities
- Interpersonal communication
- Classroom management
- Verbal and written communication
- Relationship building and management
- Adaptable
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Timeline
Practicum Student
Mountain Grove Middle School
09.2024 - 11.2024
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Houston R-I
08.2024 - Current
Associate of Arts - Middle School Teaching
Ozarks Technical Community College
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