Kathy Short
Elkins,WV
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. Compassionate Substitute Teacher with distinguished knowledge of child development. Skilled at working closely with students to maintain progression and control behavioral issues. Committed to keeping up with lesson plans while keeping classrooms fun. Enthusiastic educator with communication and interpersonal skills necessary to lead classrooms and execute lesson plans. Provides instruction and guidance to students of all ages. Creates positive classroom environments and effectively manages student behavior.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Roane County Board Of Education
03.2019 - Current
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
Child Protective Investigator
West Virginia Department Of Health And Human Resources
03.2015 - 03.2019
- Interviewed children, members of families, medical personnel and law enforcement to gain valuable information for each case.
- Conducted in-depth assessments to determine if children were safe from harm and abuse at home.
- Assessed each child's unique needs and coordinated delivery of appropriate services and resources.
- Documented all relevant information by filling out forms and completing case reports.
- Remained objective in handling each case, especially when children and families were in high-stress situations.
- Devised and implemented safety plans for children suspected as victims of abuse or neglect.
- Assisted families in navigating the social services system, including applying for benefits, accessing resources and connecting with other family support services.
- Contributed to court proceedings, advocating for family's best interests and recommending balanced solutions.
- Worked with educational team to develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students.
Education
Master of Arts - Psychology
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA03.2017
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA01.2015
Skills
- Mathematics proficiency
- Special Needs Support
- Multi-Subject Instruction
- Student Engagement
- Positive Reinforcement
- Literacy development
- Behavior Modeling
- Lesson Planning
Certification
- Substitute teaching Training - 2019-present
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Roane County Board Of Education
03.2019 - Current
Child Protective Investigator
West Virginia Department Of Health And Human Resources
03.2015 - 03.2019
Master of Arts - Psychology
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Liberty University
- Substitute teaching Training - 2019-present
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