Maria Santiago
Conway,SC
Summary
Dynamic and adaptable educator with a proven track record at Horry County Schools, excelling in classroom management and student engagement. Leveraged expertise in special education and elementary instruction to foster academic growth and nurture positive learning environments. Recognized for reliability and relationship building, consistently enhancing student comprehension and classroom efficiency.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Educational Services
01.2024 - 06.2024
- 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.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
Kitchen Staff Member
Popeye's Restaurants
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with timely meal preparation and consistent quality.
- Mastered various cooking techniques, resulting in increased confidence and skill within the kitchen staff team.
- Followed recipes and chef instructions to prepare food correctly.
- Prepared sandwiches, salads and other specialty items according to customer specifications.
Food Runner
Chick-fil-A
05.2023 - 01.2024
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and professionally during peak hours or unexpected rushes at the restaurant.
- Maintained speed of service for food orders while minimizing errors and complaints.
- Delivered correct food items to tables according to order documentation.
- Improved customer satisfaction by promptly delivering food orders to tables and maintaining communication with kitchen staff.
- Cleared tables immediately after guests left in preparation for next party.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas, contributing to a pleasant atmosphere for patrons.
- Monitored food and beverage supplies, assisting with restocking when needed.
- Assisted customers with carry-out service.
Cashier Assistant
Boulineaus IGA
03.2014 - 07.2019
- Met customer needs through polite, friendly and attentive service.
- Handled cash drawer responsibly, accurately counting change and ensuring daily balances were correct.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Worked with other associates to support cashiers and management needs.
- Demonstrated flexibility by working various shifts including weekends, holidays or evenings when required.
- Counted cash drawers before and after shifts to verify accuracy and report discrepancies.
- Assisted with restocking shelves and inventory management to keep the store well-stocked and appealing to customers.
- Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
- Handled cash with high accuracy and took care to check bills for fraud.
- Worked with floor team and managers to meet wide range of customer needs.
Substitute Teacher
Horry County Schools
09.2002 - 10.2012
- 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.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Provided support to special education students in inclusive classrooms, developing accommodations and modifications to meet their unique needs.
- Increased student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instruction methods tailored to individual learning styles.
- Implemented engaging lesson plans to accommodate varied student learning styles.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
- Monitored student behavior and administered discipline as needed.
- Researched and selected age-appropriate materials and resources for classroom instruction.
Substitute Teacher
Horry County School District
09.1998 - 11.2000
- 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.
- Collaborated with other educators to plan and review instruction.
- Utilized variety of instructional strategies to meet individual student needs.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Art
05.1996
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Adaptable
- Relationship building and management
- Student Engagement
- Elementary Education
- Special Education
- Art and music instruction
- Social Studies Instruction
- Science Instruction
- Classroom and Activity Supervision
- [Language] Fluency
- Task Prioritization
- Reliability
- Physical education instruction
- Smart Board Technology
- Middle School Education
Art: Drawing People, watercolor, oils,. Landscapes paintings. Speak Spanish fluently, sewing hobbies
I like to draw people and I like painting in watercolors and oils, I speak Spanish fluently and I can interpret It back to English. I was helping elementary students with the ESOL for English as a second language. I also subbed for the Spanish classes And subbed for the art classes long term subbed for them. I also helped subbed for the special education classes. I substitute teacher for K4 til 12th High School level. I also introduced the Spanish language to the elementary level in 1998 when they did not have it with Horry County Schools then they put it in the next following year. They had in place for about 10 years, then they were budget cuts and they took it out of Horry County now it is only in Middle school and High School levels.
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Substitute Teacher - Kelly Educational Services
01.2024 - 06.2024
Food Runner - Chick-fil-A
05.2023 - 01.2024
Kitchen Staff Member - Popeye's Restaurants
10.2022 - 03.2023
Cashier Assistant - Boulineaus IGA
03.2014 - 07.2019
Substitute Teacher - Horry County Schools
09.2002 - 10.2012
Substitute Teacher - Horry County School District
09.1998 - 11.2000
Coastal Carolina University - Bachelor of Arts, Art
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