Joshua Maddox
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Student-focused Substitute Teacher accomplished in managing classrooms and delivering lessons. Careful about following teachers' plans and maintaining discipline. Offers great computer skills and solid understanding of classroom technology, along with advanced competency in teaching music and general competency in other core class subjects.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Kern High School District
03.2022 - 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 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.
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
- Helped students develop life-long learning skills and good study habits.
Youth Worship Leader
Valley Baptist Church
05.2021 - Current
- Coordinated music and special vocals for worship services.
- Performed as versatile vocalist and instrumentalist to support inspirational worship services.
- Set up PowerPoint presentations with lyrics for congregation.
- Led and inspired worship team members and guided team in following church processes, guidelines and mission.
- Held worship team accountable for facilitating God-inspired worship and continually encouraged, equipped and empowered volunteers.
- Worked with stewardship to promote responsible biblical stewardship.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Supported pastor in discerning and meeting spiritual needs and helped church members and guests develop sense of belonging.
- Led extra curricular activities for the purpose of bonding between worship and media team members alike.
- Developed programs for holidays and unique events.
Fast Food Employee
In-N-Out Burger
12.2020 - 05.2021
- Wiped counters and sanitized equipment to maintain clean food prep and dining areas.
- Greeted customers promptly and took orders to keep flow of traffic moving.
- Restocked workstations with supplies and food display cases with fresh selections to decrease customer waiting during busy periods.
- Performed food preparation responsibilities to meet franchise standards for quantities, speed and packaging.
- Followed food safety procedures outlined in company policies and health and sanitation regulations to prevent food borne illness.
- Reduced customer wait times by quickly operating customer window and sales register.
- Completed milkshakes and ice cream desserts for customers.
- Kept kitchen, counter and dining areas cleaned and sanitized.
- Checked on dining areas frequently to clean up spills, wipe down tables and restock stations.
- Kept drawer balanced by accurately processing cash, credit and debit payments.
- Brewed coffee and tea and changed out drink station syrups.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
- Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
- Understood restaurant menu, limited-time offers and promotions to answer guest questions.
- Interacted professionally through clear communication with customers to promote positive patron experiences.
- Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Worked in a position known as "quarterback" to organize the food traffic for drive-thru, to-go, and dining-in orders.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music For Worship Arts And Ministry
California Baptist University
Riverside, CA06.2021
Skills
- Understanding of Content
- Staff Collaboration
- Classroom and Activity Supervision
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Classroom Practices
- Fine Motor Skills
- Classroom Managment
Music History
- Classically trained pianist from the age of 4
- Learned Gospel and Jazz Freshman year of college
- Have participated in numerous ensembles and small groups while in college
- Continuing Music Education as an audio engineer at the Los Angeles Recording School
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Kern High School District
03.2022 - Current
Youth Worship Leader
Valley Baptist Church
05.2021 - Current
Fast Food Employee
In-N-Out Burger
12.2020 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Music For Worship Arts And Ministry
California Baptist University