James Meyer
Tucson
Summary
Enthusiastic educator with communication and interpersonal skills necessary to lead classrooms and execute lesson plans. Provides instruction and guidance to students of all ages. Creates positive classroom environments and effectively manages student behavior.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Substitute Teacher
Vail School District, Marana School District
09.2022 - Current
- Accepting substitute job positions for math, sign language and music
- Having also accepted substitute positions for other subjects
- Completed documentation of attendance, grades, and other required details.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
Mathematics Tutor
Mathnasium
01.2022 - 02.2024
- Levels of math include fundamentals as well as algebra, geometry and trigonometry
- Used positive reinforcement, repetition, and review to help students master challenging material.
- Explained math concepts in caring and encouraging environment to help kids thrive and learn.
- Tutored math students of all ages and abilities, from elementary school to college level.
Long Term Substitute
Sunnyside School District
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Developed lesson plans for elementary music classes, incorporating technology and creative activities to engage students
- Organized instrumental ensembles, rehearsals, performances and concerts
- Implemented musical games into the curriculum to help motivate student engagement with the material
- Encouraged positive behavior management skills among students by using verbal reinforcement tools such as praise and a rewards system
Education
Certificate in Teaching - Education
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ06-2025
Bachelor of Science - Music Performance
University of Oregon
Eugene, Oregon12.2011
Skills
- Music on a variety of instruments
- Reliable
- Good work ethic
- Quickly adapts to new tasks and environments
- Detail oriented
- Classroom management
- Course design
- Curriculum development
- Interactive learning
Timeline
Certified Substitute Teacher
Vail School District, Marana School District
09.2022 - Current
Long Term Substitute
Sunnyside School District
09.2022 - 05.2023
Mathematics Tutor
Mathnasium
01.2022 - 02.2024
Certificate in Teaching - Education
Pima Community College
Bachelor of Science - Music Performance
University of Oregon
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