Jennifer Schumacker
Macomb,MI
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
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
St. Peter Lutheran Macomb
08.2019 - 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.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- 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.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
Lead Preschool Teacher
St. Peter Lutheran Macomb
06.2019 - 06.2022
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Utilized books, songs and games to engage students.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Planned educational opportunities based on children's interests.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Submitted weekly lesson plans.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
Education
Associate of Arts - Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT03.2024
No Degree - Certified Developmental Care Associate
Counsil For Proffesional Regcognition
12.2020
Associate of Arts - Business Managment
Baker College
Clinton Township, MI12.2009
Skills
- Group Classes
- Instructional Assistance
- Administrative Updates
- Instructional Technology
- Group Assistance
- Google Drive
- Fine Motor Skills
- Middle School Education
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
St. Peter Lutheran Macomb
08.2019 - Current
Lead Preschool Teacher
St. Peter Lutheran Macomb
06.2019 - 06.2022
Associate of Arts - Education
Western Governors University
No Degree - Certified Developmental Care Associate
Counsil For Proffesional Regcognition
Associate of Arts - Business Managment
Baker College
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