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Eric Birdine

Dallas,TX

Summary

Focused Substitute Teacher with 8 years of success guiding students on academic and career decisions. Skilled at counseling students on methods for forging relationships and helping students navigate school life. Driven to support long-term goal achievement by linking students to outside resources to enhance education and career prospects.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Mesquite ISD
08.2022 - Current
  • Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted
  • Helped students develop life-long learning skills and good study habits.

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Dallas Independent School District, DISD
10.2015 - 12.2020
  • Helped students develop life-long learning skills and good study habits.
  • Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.

Paraprofessional Aide

Austin Independent School District
09.2008 - 06.2015
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
  • Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes and color recognition.
  • Implemented practice exercises and used repetition, enabling students to grasp new concepts quickly.

Instructor

Everest Institute
01.2005 - 08.2008
  • Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Observed other instructors and lecturers, gathering valuable techniques to be implemented into future lectures and courses.
  • Facilitated in teaching medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, medical reimbursement, and medical coding.

Education

Master Of Education - Education Administration

Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
04.2008

Communications - Communication Studies

University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI
06.1977

Skills

  • Classroom and Activity Supervision
  • Instructional Strategies
  • Student Progress Reporting
  • Organization and Planning
  • Substitute Teacher Coordination
  • Small Group Tutoring

Timeline

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Mesquite ISD
08.2022 - Current

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Dallas Independent School District, DISD
10.2015 - 12.2020

Paraprofessional Aide

Austin Independent School District
09.2008 - 06.2015

Instructor

Everest Institute
01.2005 - 08.2008

Master Of Education - Education Administration

Capella University

Communications - Communication Studies

University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
Eric Birdine