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Emma Lightner

Emma Lightner

High Springs

Summary

Motivated professional with a background in Mass Communications. Familiar with platforms such as Microsoft Office, Google, and Canva. Passionate about every job, bringing a can do attitude to all situations. Highly adaptable under pressure. Comfortable with public speaking and all other forms of client interaction.

Work History

Substitute Teacher

Education Staffing Solutions
Alachua, FL
03.2026 - Current
  • Adapted lesson plans to meet diverse student needs and learning styles.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively, fostering a positive learning environment.
  • Assisted teachers with instructional materials and classroom organization.
  • Implemented educational activities that engaged students in active learning.
  • Collaborated with staff to ensure smooth transitions during teacher absences.
  • Utilized technology tools to enhance lesson delivery and student interaction.
  • 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.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
  • Enhanced classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and maintaining clear expectations for behavior.
  • Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
  • Boosted student engagement with interactive lessons, incorporating real-world examples and hands-on activities.
  • Increased student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instruction methods tailored to individual learning styles.
  • Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, and progress reports, ensuring timely submission to administration for reporting purposes.
  • Maintained detailed records of student attendance, assignments, and progress for seamless transition back to regular teachers.

Education

67 Credit Hours - Mass Communications

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
05-2026

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Adaptable
  • Relationship building and management
  • Student engagement
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Lesson implementation
  • Safety awareness
  • Computer proficiency
  • Critical thinking
  • Strong problem solver
  • Scheduling
  • Customer service
  • Data entry
  • Computer skills
  • Microsoft Word

Interests

  • Crafting and DIY Projects
  • Fashion
  • Music
  • I enjoy sketching and drawing, which helps improve my creativity and attention to detail
  • Creative Writing
  • Digital Art and Animation
  • Blogging/Vlogging
  • Personal Development and Self-Improvement
  • Avid Reader
  • Fashion and Style

Timeline

Substitute Teacher

Education Staffing Solutions
03.2026 - Current

67 Credit Hours - Mass Communications

University of Florida

Coursework

Notable Coursework:

  • STA2023 - Intro to Statistics
  • ECO2013 - Principles of Macroeconomics
  • ENC2210 - Technical Writing
  • MMC2100 - Writing for Mass Communications
  • SPC2608 - Intro to Public Speaking

Total Credit Hours: 67