Jill Lake
Grant,MI
Summary
Experienced teacher with 15+ years of experience successfully helping students achieve academic goals. Life-long learner and passionate educator looking to make difference in children's lives. Adaptable and flexible to meet classroom and institutional needs.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Edustaff
Grand Rapids, MI
09.2017 - 06.2022
- Preferred high school and middle school sub for Grand Public Schools.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- 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.
- Leveraged classroom discussion strategies to engage students, promote topics and boost learning opportunities.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Substitute Teacher
P.E.S.G. Professional Educational Staffing Group
Caledonia, MI
09.2011 - 06.2016
- Held several long term substitute teaching positions as Taught 9th, 11th, and 12th grade English classes at Tri County Schools from October 2013 - June 2014
- Taught basics and advanced computer classes at Tri County Schools from September 2012 - November 2012
- Taught 9th and 10th grade English classes at Fremont Public Schools from April 2011 - June 2011
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Implemented outlined grading and assessment techniques to document growth, development and knowledge advancements during teacher absence.
- Diversified classroom instruction and group activities to successfully support students with unique strengths and learning styles.
- Developed rules and set goals to maintain order in classroom.
- Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
- Assigned, explained and graded homework.
- Administered and graded tests and quizzes and reported performance to primary teacher.
7th Grade Language Arts Teacher
State Of Hawaii
Kihei, HI
08.2003 - 06.2010
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments and standardized tests.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Instructed classes of up to 28 students on principles and strategies of reading and writing.
- Taught age-appropriate spelling techniques, grammar rules and language skills.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments and standardized tests.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Planned and supervised class projects, field trips and visits by guest speakers.
Education
Master of Education - Secondary Education
Grand Valley State University
Grand Rapids, MI04.2013
Bachelor of Applied Arts - Graphic Design And Advertising
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI12.1997
Skills
- Certified secondary English and art education
- Relationship building
- Creative problem solving
- Classroom management
- Adaptable
- Differentiated instruction
- Instructional technology
- Group and individual instruction
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Edustaff
09.2017 - 06.2022
Substitute Teacher
P.E.S.G. Professional Educational Staffing Group
09.2011 - 06.2016
7th Grade Language Arts Teacher
State Of Hawaii
08.2003 - 06.2010
Master of Education - Secondary Education
Grand Valley State University
Bachelor of Applied Arts - Graphic Design And Advertising
Central Michigan University
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