Joel Gurian
Nashville,TN
Summary
Driven Substitute Teacher adept at overseeing classes on long-term basis to cover for medical or personal absences. Passionate educator with in-depth approach to learning. Successfully leverages wide range of instructional approaches.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Williamson County School System
Nashville, Tennessee, Tennessee
03.2021 - 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.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
Substitute Teacher
Pinellas County School System
Largo, Florida
09.2017 - 03.2021
- 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.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Took notes and prepared reports on school day activities to provide to primary teacher.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Diversified classroom instruction and group activities to successfully support students with unique strengths and learning styles.
- Helped students develop life-long learning skills and good study habits.
Language Arts, Reading Teacher
Pinellas County School System
Clearwater, Tarpon Springs, Palm Harbor, Largo, Florida
09.2011 - 08.2017
- Provided tutoring and after school assistance to students requiring additional help with reading.
- Assessed and reported on each student's reading progress in accordance with policies developed by school district.
- Supervised test taking and graded papers.
- Promoted love of reading and literacy to all students.
- Contacted parents to discuss student progress and notify about class issues.
- Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods.
- Affirmatively communicated and promoted positive attitude with each and every student.
Director of Advertising
Tampa Bay Magazine
Tampa, Florida
08.2006 - 06.2010
- Analyzed sales and marketing data for improved strategies.
- Managed day-to-day functions of promotion and marketing departments.
- Cultivated and maintained strategic alliances with key partners and vendors.
- Performed competitive analyses and adjusted sales and marketing strategies accordingly.
- Managed sales promotions and marketing strategies on major social media sites.
- Collaborated with sales staff to plan campaigns.
- Organized events and product presentations related to national conferences and conventions.
- Created and expanded sales presentations to new and existing customers increasing net sales revenue by [Number]% in sales.
Education
Master of Arts - Business
Salve Regina University
Newport, RI05.1991
Skills
- Adaptable
- Group Instruction
- Classroom management
- Test preparation
Accomplishments
- Completed extra training to further help students under care.
- Recognized by multiple schools as an excellent substitute.
- Earned "Nomination as Substitute of the Year" Pinellas County School Board.
Certification
- Licensed Teacher, Pinellas County and Williamson County School Board
- Certification in teaching Language Arts, Reading, Social Studies
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Williamson County School System
03.2021 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Pinellas County School System
09.2017 - 03.2021
Language Arts, Reading Teacher
Pinellas County School System
09.2011 - 08.2017
Director of Advertising
Tampa Bay Magazine
08.2006 - 06.2010
Master of Arts - Business
Salve Regina University
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