Julie Schmalz
West Des Moines,IA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
West Des Moines Community Schools
West Des Moines, IA
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Taught literacy to students in grades K-6, successfully delivering seamless teaching in absence of regular teacher.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
Long-Term Substitute Teacher, Second Grade
Ankeny Community Schools
Ankeny, IA
12.2021 - 03.2022
- Taught all subject areas for a self-contained second grade classroom, successfully delivering seamless teaching in absence of regular teacher.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Communicated with parents regarding lesson plans and upcoming activities and provided feedback on student performance.
- Helped students develop life-long learning skills and good study habits.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
Second Grade Teacher
Ankeny Community Schools
Ankeny, IA
08.2014 - 06.2021
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
Education
Business
Loyola University of Chicago
Chicago, ILBachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL05.1994
Skills
- Instructional Materials Creation
- Learning Assessments
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Instructional Techniques
- Lunchtime Assistance
- Ability to Be Flexible
Timeline
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
West Des Moines Community Schools
03.2022 - 06.2022
Long-Term Substitute Teacher, Second Grade
Ankeny Community Schools
12.2021 - 03.2022
Second Grade Teacher
Ankeny Community Schools
08.2014 - 06.2021
Business
Loyola University of Chicago
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Northern Illinois University
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