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HOLLY GRUBE

Eastford,CT
HOLLY GRUBE

Summary

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.

Overview

13
years of professional experience
2006
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Eastford Elementary School
Eastford, CT

Substitute Teacher, K-Eighth Grade
03.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Instruct students in preschool through 8th grade
  • Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
  • Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
  • Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
  • Adhere to curriculum and lesson plans assigned by regular teacher
  • Execute school-wide procedures for health, safety, and educational improvement and achieve lesson goals
  • Supervised students outside of classroom including in hallways, cafeteria, and recess
  • Prepare reports on school day activities to provide to primary teacher.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Trusted substitute for the middle school students for adhering to the curriculum and handling any behavioral issues that arise.

The Woodstock Academy
Woodstock, CTf

Cutler House Program Lead
08.2020 - 03.2021

Job overview

  • Cutler House Program and Special Education, Supported students with IEP’s, 504 plans and students needing extra help in subject area, including all levels of algebra, English, science, world languages, technology, child development and social science
  • Led Cutler House/Learning Assisted Blocks, which is specifically designed to help students who have 504 plan and students who are in danger of failing
  • Redesigned Cutler House Program to allow students access to enhanced instruction, organizational tools and a safe place
  • Employed ethical practices for confidential communication about students
  • Coordinated with students' guidance counselors and teachers to work within students' plans and ensure effectiveness
  • Initiated communication with teachers, guidance counselors and students to establish new accommodations when needed
  • Provided input and participated in PPT's and Team meetings to tailor IEPs and 504s for each student
  • Achieved 100% graduation rate while working in Cutler House Program.

The Woodstock Academy

Yearbook Advisor
07.2016 - 03.2021

Job overview

  • Increased yearbook publishing account balance 162.5%, from -$8,000 to +$5,000 in two years
  • Facilitated 1000 student pictures with vendor
  • Developed senior section in yearbook and worked closely with seniors to confirm all information was complete and accurate
  • Established budget, deadlines and goals for yearbook with publishing representative
  • Arranged schedule for school events, clubs and activities to be photographed with in-house photographer
  • Generated $5,000+ in yearbook advertisements each year
  • Advised students in yearbook club on layouts and editing
  • Conducted editorial meetings with staff members to collaborate and review proposed suggestions
  • Evaluated and edited final copy.

The Woodstock Academy
Woodstock, CT

Advisor for Class of 2021 and 2019
08.2016 - 03.2021

Job overview

Attended all scheduled functions of the group.

Recognized the abilities of the student leaders and assisted when they needed direct guidance.
Worked with the class councils to schedule and plan meeting.
Work closely with the Administration in planning all class events.

Facilitated the planning and execution of both the Junior and Senior Prom.
Guided the student treasurers in maintaining accurate records.

Corresponded with vendors for fundraising and class events

Maintained a positive and inclusive environment for all students to feel included.


The Woodstock Academy
Woodstock, CT

Paraeducator, Special Education
08.2010 - 07.2020

Job overview

  • Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
  • Collaborated with students with multiple degrees of special needs to accomplish various tasks.
  • Collaborated with teachers to help with classroom and workload management.
  • Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety, and security.
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
  • Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
  • Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
  • Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
  • Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
  • Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
  • Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
  • Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
  • Assisted teachers and worked individually with students with special needs, helping each navigate education system.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.

Education

Eastern Connecticut State University

B.A from History and Social Science
01.1995 - 05.1999

University Overview

CREC

Alternate Route to Certification / History Secondary Education
1 1 - 05.2001

University Overview

DCF Mandated Reporting Social Emotional Learner FEMA – Introduction of Incident Command System ICS-100 for School Crisis Intervention Team Training for

University Overview

Youth Mean Girls Seminar OSHA Blood Borne Pathogens Safe Schools

Skills

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Timeline

Substitute Teacher, K-Eighth Grade
Eastford Elementary School
03.2021 - Current
Cutler House Program Lead
The Woodstock Academy
08.2020 - 03.2021
Advisor for Class of 2021 and 2019
The Woodstock Academy
08.2016 - 03.2021
Yearbook Advisor
The Woodstock Academy
07.2016 - 03.2021
Paraeducator, Special Education
The Woodstock Academy
08.2010 - 07.2020
Eastern Connecticut State University
B.A from History and Social Science
01.1995 - 05.1999
DCF Mandated Reporting Social Emotional Learner FEMA – Introduction of Incident Command System ICS-100 for School Crisis Intervention Team Training for
05.2009
CREC
Alternate Route to Certification / History Secondary Education
1 1 - 05.2001
HOLLY GRUBE