Maria Villarroel
Buffalo
Summary
Hardworking Substitute Teacher with skills to step into any classroom environment and support student needs with excellent discussion management, lecturing and mentoring abilities. Knowledgeable about special intervention plans, recordkeeping requirements and strategies for maintaining classroom discipline. Grades papers and homework and records grades for lead teacher.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Buffalo Public School District
Buffalo
07.2025 - 07.2026
- Assisted with classroom management issues when needed.
- Ensured that each student had access to appropriate materials and resources.
- Promoted a safe and secure atmosphere within the classroom setting.
Substitute Teacher
Buffalo Public Schools
Buffalo
07.2025 - 07.2026
- Assisted with classroom management issues when needed.
- Ensured that each student had access to appropriate materials and resources.
- Promoted a safe and secure atmosphere within the classroom setting.
- Maintained a safe learning environment by enforcing school rules and regulations.
- Created an environment conducive to learning while managing challenging behaviors.
- Provided feedback on assignments or projects given by the regular teacher.
- Participated in staff meetings and professional development workshops.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies based on individual student needs.
- Administered tests and assessments according to school guidelines.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance, attendance and behavior.
- Developed creative learning strategies to engage all types of learners.
- Integrated technology into lessons whenever possible.
- Monitored student progress throughout the day.
- Encouraged positive behavior among students through effective communication techniques.
- Adapted teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles.
- Participated in professional development programs related to education topics.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and performance.
- Served as a mentor for new substitute teachers when necessary.
- Provided instruction and guidance to students in the absence of a regular teacher.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback for improvement.
- Supported special needs students by providing individual instruction as needed.
- Organized lesson plans and activities for students.
- Collaborated with other teachers to ensure student success.
- Implemented school policies and procedures in the classroom.
- Utilized various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, audio-visual presentations.
- Provided classroom instruction outlined in teacher's lesson plans.
- Assessed student understanding through informal and formal methods.
- Facilitated discussions to encourage critical thinking and student engagement.
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students.
- Engaged students in discussions to promote interest and drive learning.
- Communicated effectively with parents about student progress and concerns.
- Provided notes and reports on school day activities to primary teacher.
- Collaborated with regular teachers to ensure continuity of instruction.
- Implemented lesson plans assigned by classroom teacher to educate students about key concepts.
- Implemented classroom rules to maintain order and discipline.
- Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Universidad Fermín Toro
Venezuela Skills
- Classroom management
- Differentiated instruction
- Lesson planning
- Student assessment
- Behavior management
- Communication strategies
- Creative problem solving
- Feedback provision
- Mentoring peers
- Crisis intervention
- Inclusive education
- Engagement strategies
- Results-focused
- IEP documentation
- Literacy strategies
- Parent-teacher communication
- Student tutoring
- Proficient in [software]
- Assessment techniques
- Behavior modeling
- Relationship building and management
- Lesson plan implementation
- Mathematics instruction
- Individualized care
- Multi-subject instruction
- Activity planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Organizational growth
- Analytical skills
- Activity management
- Student records management
- Safety awareness
- Mathematical concepts
- Creativity in teaching
- Instructional strategies
- Student engagement
- Proctoring
- Classroom organization
- Positive reinforcement
- Disciplinary procedures
- Discipline
- Lesson implementation
- Parent communication
- Special education
- Instructional technology
- Group instruction
- Social studies instruction
- Group and individual instruction
- Elementary education
- Test proctoring
- Reporting and documenting
- Discussion facilitation
- Language arts instruction
- Compliance
- Assessment administration
- Team collaboration
- Performance feedback
- Reliability
- Professional ethics
- Material distribution
- Multitasking Abilities
- Teaching life skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Language proficiency
- Instructional Improvisation
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Buffalo Public School District
07.2025 - 07.2026
Substitute Teacher
Buffalo Public Schools
07.2025 - 07.2026
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Universidad Fermín Toro