Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Faith Blanton

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Faith Blanton

Summary

I am currently a college student pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, set to graduate on May 10, 2025. I have gained extensive experience in the Education program at Young Harris College, having been placed in various schools for field studies. In my current role as a substitute teacher with ESS, I actively engage with students and support their learning needs. My commitment to fostering a nurturing and inclusive classroom environment is at the forefront of my teaching philosophy, as I strive to create a family-like atmosphere that encourages students to become lifelong learners. I am eager to collaborate with fellow educators and contribute positively to the school community, ensuring that every student feels valued and supported in their educational journey.

Overview

2
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

ESS

Substitute Teacher, K-5
01.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Managed daily classroom routines efficiently, promoting a structured environment conducive to learning.
  • Established clear expectations for behavior and consistently enforced consequences in order to maintain an orderly classroom conducive to learning.
  • Enhanced classroom management skills by implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for behavior.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, fostering a positive learning environment that promoted academic growth.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in education and improve teaching techniques.
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
  • Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.

Student Teaching, 4th Grade

Student Teacher
01.2025 - 05.2025

Job overview

  • Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
  • Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations, enforcing classroom rules, and fostering open communication.
  • Teaching all subjects daily.

Mid Field Studies, Kindergarten

Mount Yonah Elementary School
08.2024 - 11.2024

Job overview

  • Created 2 weeks of lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
  • Differentiated content for the student's needs.
  • Evaluated and assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and adapting teaching methods accordingly.
  • Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
  • Established a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies, fostering respect and cooperation among students.

Early Field Studies, 2nd Grade

Union County Primary School
01.2024 - 05.2024

Job overview

  • Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
  • Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
  • Taught a three-day lesson plan.
  • Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.

Education

Young Harris College
Young Harris, GA

Bachelor of Science from Elementary Education
05-2025

University Overview

  • Dean's List December 2021 - May 2025
  • Sharp Scholarship (Sharp Memorial)
  • Missions USA Scholarship (Missions USA)
  • SGAE Member
  • Literacy Project and Classroom Management Plan

Skills

  • Growth mindset
  • Student engagement
  • Lesson planning
  • Collaborative learning
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Assessment strategies
  • Time management
  • Critical thinking
  • Team collaboration
  • Classroom management
  • Relationship building

Certification

  • CPR/AED Certification
  • Classroom Technology: Canva, SMART board, Document Camera
  • Computer: Word, Powerpoint, Excel
  • Professional Development: 10 Cox Campus Courses

Timeline

Student Teacher

Student Teaching, 4th Grade
01.2025 - 05.2025

Mount Yonah Elementary School

Mid Field Studies, Kindergarten
08.2024 - 11.2024

Union County Primary School

Early Field Studies, 2nd Grade
01.2024 - 05.2024

Substitute Teacher, K-5

ESS
01.2023 - Current

Young Harris College

Bachelor of Science from Elementary Education
Faith Blanton