Versatile and dynamic, with a proven track record at Gladwin Community Schools, I excel in classroom management and adaptability. Renowned for fostering student engagement and building strong relationships, I've been consistently requested for substitute roles, significantly enhancing academic growth and maintaining discipline across various educational settings.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Will Sub/ Gladwin Community Schools
01.2019 - Current
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.
Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
Provided substitute teaching services across multiple grade levels and subjects, maintaining educational continuity in absence of regular teachers.
Adapted quickly to different classroom settings and teaching assignments, demonstrating flexibility and resourcefulness.
Fostered positive classroom environment, managing student behavior and promoting respect.
Maintained detailed records of student attendance, assignments, and progress for seamless transition back to regular teachers.
Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Gladwin Community Schools
01.2018 - 01.2021
Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
Assisted in the implementation of effective behavior management techniques, resulting in a more focused and positive classroom environment.
Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
Understood and acclimated to teacher's routine to provide classroom coverage.
Supported faculty in implementing behavioral intervention plans to address challenging student behaviors.
School Bus Driver
Gladwin Community Schools
08.2010 - 06.2013
Completed pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections and documented info in vehicle logs.
Demonstrated professionalism at all times while engaging with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators alike during daily duties.
Provided a positive environment for students during transportation, fostering respectful interactions and promoting good behavior.
Assisted in maintaining bus cleanliness with regular sanitizing and disinfecting.
Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
Education
No Degree - Elementary Education 3-6 /Special Education (ASD)
Saginaw Valley State University
Bay City, MI
12-2024
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts Transfer
Mid Michigan College
Harrison, MI
05-2021
Skills
Differentiated Instruction
Individual Education Plans IEPs
Parent Communication
Collaborative Teamwork
Group and individual instruction
Autism Spectrum Knowledge
Visual supports
Excellent classroom management
IEP development
Attention to Detail
Organizational Skills
Time Management
Certification
Add+Vantage Math Recovery
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Will Sub/ Gladwin Community Schools
01.2019 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
Gladwin Community Schools
01.2018 - 01.2021
School Bus Driver
Gladwin Community Schools
08.2010 - 06.2013
Add+Vantage Math Recovery
No Degree - Elementary Education 3-6 /Special Education (ASD)
Saginaw Valley State University
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts Transfer
Mid Michigan College
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