John Friday
San Antonio
Summary
Compassionate 5th Grade Teacher known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Specialize in curriculum development, classroom management, and inclusive teaching strategies. Excel at communication, empathy, and patience to foster supportive learning environments. Embrace challenges with adaptability and creative problem-solving skills to enhance student engagement and achievement.
Passionate 5th-grade teacher boasting broad experience in developing and implementing engaging lesson plans tailored to students' learning abilities. Strengths include effective communication, classroom management, and curriculum development. Notable for fostering positive learning environments allowing for personal and academic growth of students. Previous work resulted in improved student engagement and overall class performance.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
5th Grade Teacher
St Paul Catholic Church & School
San Antonio
10.2024 - Current
- Created Lesson Plans.
- Grade papers and Entered Grades.
- Followed testing guidelines for when creating lesson plans from leap4forward and state guidelines.
- Was self-contained and did all my planning.
Substitute Teacher
South San Antonio ISD
San Antonio
08.2016 - 07.2024
- Provided feedback on assignments or projects given by the regular teacher.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback for improvement.
- Administered tests and assessments according to school guidelines.
Temporary Teacher
Shepard Middle School
San Antonio
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies among students.
Substitute Teacher
Round Rock ISD
Round Rock
10.2007 - 07.2016
- Provided feedback on assignments or projects given by the regular teacher.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback for improvement.
- Administered tests and assessments according to school guidelines.
Substitute Teacher
Austin Independent School District
Austin
08.2005 - 06.2007
- Provided feedback on assignments or projects given by the regular teacher.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback for improvement.
- Administered tests and assessments according to school guidelines.
Education
Master of Arts - History
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH05-2025
Master of Arts - Education
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX07-2007
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV06-2001
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Classroom management
- Assessment administration
- Data analysis
- Collaboration skills
- Student engagement
- Effective communication
- Individualized instruction
- Critical thinking
Accomplishments
- Soccer Coach for 10 years.
- Great communicator amongst peers and students.
Languages
Turkish
Full Professional
Certification
- Teaching certificate pending through certification 240
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
5th Grade Teacher
St Paul Catholic Church & School
10.2024 - Current
Temporary Teacher
Shepard Middle School
08.2023 - 06.2024
Substitute Teacher
South San Antonio ISD
08.2016 - 07.2024
Substitute Teacher
Round Rock ISD
10.2007 - 07.2016
Substitute Teacher
Austin Independent School District
08.2005 - 06.2007
Master of Arts - History
Southern New Hampshire University
Master of Arts - Education
Texas State University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Nevada, Las Vegas