Geannie Huggins-Thompson
Houston,TX
Summary
Driven Substitute Teacher adept at overseeing classes on long-term basis to cover for medical or personal absences. Passionate educator with in-depth approach to learning. Successfully leverages wide range of instructional approaches. Compassionate Substitute Teacher with distinguished knowledge of child development. Skilled at working closely with students to maintain progression and control behavioral issues. Committed to keeping up with lesson plans while keeping classrooms fun. Student-focused Substitute Teacher accomplished in managing classrooms and delivering lessons. Careful about following teachers' plans and maintaining discipline. Offers great computer skills and solid understanding of classroom technology. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Star Substitute
DeKalb County Public School District
Decatur , GA
04.2017 - Current
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
- Integrated existing and new technology into classroom to help provide creative and fun learning environment.
- Developed rules and set goals to maintain order in classroom.
- Studied changing regional curriculums to maintain knowledge of lesson plans for short- and long-term substitute positions.
- Took notes and prepared reports on school day activities to provide to primary teacher.
- Worked with principal's office on disciplinary and safety issues.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
Lead Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Alpha Academy
Decatur , GA
08.2011 - 07.2017
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Supervised students and enforced discipline during classroom and playground activities.
- Organized and facilitated monthly parent support group meetings.
- Developed curriculum to advance physical, emotional, social and cognitive growth of children.
- Assisted and supervised [Number] children through entire school day.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Pre-K Teacher
Tara Academy
Decatur , GA
08.2005 - 07.2011
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Developed curriculum to advance physical, emotional, social and cognitive growth of children.
- Supervised students and enforced discipline during classroom and playground activities.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Provided varied opportunities using multiple learning styles for children's active participation experimentation and problem-solving within structured setting.
Education
Master of Arts - Organizational Leadership of Education
Shorter University
Rome, GA12.2012
Bachelor of Science - Social Studies Education
Shorter University
Rome, GA05.2011
Associate of Applied Science - General Studies
Community College of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA08.1989
Skills
- Organization and Planning
- Classroom Managment
- Administering Networks
- Staff Collaboration
- Behavior Management
- Student Needs Assessments
- Administrative Updates
- Lesson Plan Implementation
- Instructional Strategies
- Enforcing Classroom Rules
- Educational Enrichment
- Lunchtime Assistance
- Behavior Redirection
- Clerical Support
- Instructional Techniques
- Teacher Assistance
- Substitute Teacher Coordination
- Teaching Life Skills
- Classroom Practices
Timeline
Star Substitute
DeKalb County Public School District
04.2017 - Current
Lead Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Alpha Academy
08.2011 - 07.2017
Pre-K Teacher
Tara Academy
08.2005 - 07.2011
Master of Arts - Organizational Leadership of Education
Shorter University
Bachelor of Science - Social Studies Education
Shorter University
Associate of Applied Science - General Studies
Community College of Philadelphia
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