Served as an emergency hire substitute teacher in K-12 general education and special education classrooms.
Provided instructional and behavioral support for students across diverse academic and developmental needs.
Adapted quickly to short-term and long-term classroom assignments ranging from single day coverage to semester- and year long placements.
Worked in youth correctional education setting supporting incarcerated youth ages 12-18.
Built positive relationships with students, staff, and administrators in high-needs educational environments.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Caregiver/Advocate for Son With Autism
Redmon-Uluave Household
Hyrum, UT
05.2015 - Current
Provided compassionate support to individuals with diverse needs, enhancing daily living experiences.
Assisted in medication management, ensuring adherence to prescribed schedules and routines.
Developed personalized care plans, adapting strategies based on evolving client requirements.
Coordinated transportation and appointments, facilitating access to essential services and activities.
Developed strong patience, crisis management, communication and organizational skills through long-term caregiving responsibilities.
Supported children's educational growth, routines, and emotional well-being in a structured home environment.
Emergency Hire Substitute Teacher
Windward District
La'ie, HI
08.2009 - 05.2015
Developed and delivered engaging lesson plans to foster student participation and understanding.
Developed and adapted instructional approaches to enhance learning experiences for all students.
Maintained classroom management to create a positive learning environment.
Collaborated with teachers to develop effective instructional materials and resources.
Provided support during assessments, ensuring accurate administration and student understanding.
Analyzed student behavior data to recommend targeted interventions for improvement.
Coordinated with school administration to address student concerns and enhance educational outcomes.
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.
Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
Parent Community Networking Coordinator
Kahuku High & Intermediate School
Kahuku, Hawaii
07.1998 - 05.2004
Coordinated educational programs to enhance student engagement and participation.
Developed schedules for events, ensuring efficient use of resources and facilities.
Implemented communication strategies to facilitate collaboration among staff and stakeholders.
Organized training sessions for teachers, promoting professional development and best practices.
Created and implemented Parent Community Training on a variety of topics such as recent gang activity on campus, created community harmony between different cultural groups in the school community.
Researched effectiveness of implementing school uniforms to create cohesiveness and eliminate social clique's on campus
Education
Bachelor of Science - Family And Community Services
Utah State University
Logan, UT
05-1998
Skills
Classroom management
Adaptable and flexible
Relationship building and management
Student engagement
Special Education Support
Crisis De-Escalation
Trauma Informed Support
Youth Mentorship
K-12 Learning environments
Timeline
Family Caregiver/Advocate for Son With Autism
Redmon-Uluave Household
05.2015 - Current
Emergency Hire Substitute Teacher
Windward District
08.2009 - 05.2015
Parent Community Networking Coordinator
Kahuku High & Intermediate School
07.1998 - 05.2004
Bachelor of Science - Family And Community Services