Aspiring educator with active listening, communication, and interpersonal skills necessary to lead classrooms and execute lesson plans. Through my growing proficiency in Spanish, I continue to add depth and versatility to these skills. Each classroom will have different variables to consider in undertaking useful instruction. My role is to use patience and aptitude to navigate young perspectives with different backgrounds.
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Putnam City Public Schools
Oklahoma City, OK Metro Area
01.2023 - 05.2023
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.
Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
Incorporated technology into learning to enhance student engagement and learning.
Collaborated with colleagues to develop innovative approaches to teaching.
Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
Education
Associate of Arts - History
Oklahoma City Community College
07.2012
Associate of Arts - Journalism & Broadcast Journalism
Oklahoma City Community College
Oklahoma City, OK
12.2003
Skills
Secondary Education
Educational Settings
Standardized Test Preparation
Lecturing and Teaching
Additional Work History
Counter Sales Associate - Northside Liquor
Jan 2023 to current
Illicit preferences from customers to reinforce my recommendations on specific products
Conversational demeanor, when necessary
Extensive knowledge of products and their production
Finding a relatable medium, when options are scarce