Lorena Ovalle
Cleveland,TX
Summary
Organized and detail-oriented individual with proven ability to effectively manage and motivate student learning. Collaborates with fellow professionals to promote stimulating learning environment. Offers strong organizational and student engagement skills. 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.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Cleveland Independent School District
08.2021 - 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.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Adapted lesson plans and student activities to meet needs of students with special learning needs.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
Bilingual Paraprofessional
Cleveland Independent School District
08.2014 - 07.2015
- Supported teacher in classroom discipline and maintained standards of pupil behavior.
- Displayed knowledge of various routine educational tasks, duties and procedures and followed specific instructions of teacher.
- Worked productively with students and parents from diverse ethnic groups but mainly Hispanic.
- Demonstrated flexibility, coped with challenges of rapidly changing world and assisted students lacking language proficiency.
- Served as translator and interpreter for written and verbal communication to students, parents and staff members.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student engagement.
- Laminated teaching materials to increase durability under repeated use.
- Maintained and operated classroom equipment to maximize use and lifespan.
- Assisted with school field trips and special events by collecting permission slips and payments.
- Monitored students in computer lab to enforce proper use of resources.
Paraprofessional
Elko County School District
08.2012 - 07.2014
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Supervised students on field trips for safety and proper behavior in public settings.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
- Laminated teaching materials to increase durability under repeated use.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cleveland High School
Cleveland, TX05.2001
Skills
- Smart Board Technology
- Lesson Implementation
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Instructional Technology
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Classroom Management
- Field Trip Monitoring
- Google Classroom
- Student Tutoring
- Lunchtime Assistance
- Clerical Support
- Ability to Be Flexible
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Cleveland Independent School District
08.2021 - Current
Bilingual Paraprofessional
Cleveland Independent School District
08.2014 - 07.2015
Paraprofessional
Elko County School District
08.2012 - 07.2014
High School Diploma -
Cleveland High School
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