Heather John
Alexandria,LA
Summary
Organized and detail-oriented individual with proven ability to effectively manage and motivate student learning. Collaborates with fellow professionals to promote stimulating learning environment. Offers strong organizational and student engagement skills.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Rapides Parish School Board
10.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Enhanced classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and maintaining clear expectations for behavior.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Boosted student engagement with interactive lessons, incorporating real-world examples and hands-on activities.
- Promoted a collaborative learning environment through group projects and peer-to-peer activities, fostering teamwork and communication skills.
- Provided support to special education students in inclusive classrooms, developing accommodations and modifications to meet their unique needs.
- Increased student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instruction methods tailored to individual learning styles.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, and progress reports, ensuring timely submission to administration for reporting purposes.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and research-based teaching strategies for continuous improvement in practice.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to students, parents and school administrators.
- Evaluated student performance using formative assessments to provide targeted feedback while concurrently adjusting lesson plans based on data-driven insights.
- Strengthened parent-teacher communication through proactive outreach via conferences, phone calls, and email updates on student progress.
- Assisted students in mastering subject material and preparing for tests.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ06.2027
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Adaptable
- Relationship building and management
- Student Engagement
- Positive Reinforcement
- Behavior Management
- Organizational abilities
- Group and individual instruction
- Verbal and written communication
- Creativity in Teaching
- IEP understanding
- Elementary Education
- Special Education
- Multi-Subject Instruction
- Student Records Management
- Parent Communication
- Instructional technology
- Compliance
- IEP documentation
- Assessment administration
- Creative Thinking
- Relationship Building
- Staff Collaboration
- Classroom and Activity Supervision
- Decision-Making
- Documentation And Reporting
- Teaching Life Skills
- Issue Resolution
- Student Needs Assessments
- Student Progress Reporting
Accomplishments
- Managed Kindergarten classroom for three nine weeks.
- Took all offered shifts to maintain coverage for students
- Completed extra training to further help students under care.
Additional Information
Passed ParaPro on April 22, 2024 with a score of 476.
Completed two semesters of American Sign Language.
ASIST Training for suicide prevention scheduled for May 29 and 30th 2024.
Affiliations
- National Society of collegiate scholars
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Rapides Parish School Board
10.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Grand Canyon University
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