Nanette Shepard
Murrieta,CA
Summary
Knowledgeable educator with background in substitute teaching. Engaged students through interactive lessons and maintained positive classroom environment. Demonstrated adaptability and effective classroom management skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Linfield Christian Schools
Temecula, CA
02.2025 - Current
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Integrated technology into lessons to enhance student interaction and understanding of subjects.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
- Monitored student performance and provided feedback to inform instruction.
- Implemented lesson plans to facilitate classroom learning and engagement.
- Enhanced student comprehension by employing various teaching methods and tools, such as group activities and visual aids.
Substitute Teacher
Calvary Murrieta Christian Schools
Murrieta, CA
01.2025 - Current
- Delivered engaging lessons to diverse student groups, adapting materials for varied learning styles.
- Managed classroom behavior, fostering a respectful and productive learning environment.
- Collaborated with permanent teachers to ensure continuity of instruction during absences.
- Developed and implemented individualized learning plans for students requiring additional support.
Preschool Director
South Bay Community Church
Torrance, California
06.2008 - 12.2018
- Increased new enrollment and return enrollment .
- Developed annual budget by assessing teacher and program needs and implementing cost-effective solutions.
- Mailed parents quarterly educational assessments to show progression.
- Controlled administrative, operational, financial and logistical areas of facility.
- Oversaw daily activities and programs to educate and socialize participants.
- Managed school's social media accounts to promote positive image to area families.
- Developed multilingual and multicultural staff and curriculum to serve families from diverse backgrounds.
- Launched marketing campaigns and events to attract community members and increase enrollment.
First Grade Teacher
First Lutheran Church And School Of Venice
Torrance, California
09.2000 - 06.2018
- Referred to district standards to plan lessons and prepare students to take standardized assessments.
- Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
- Improved delivery of instruction by analyzing and distilling test data to identify opportunities for intervention and enrichment.
- Led after-school tutoring sessions for students needing additional help.
- Integrated character education into the curriculum to promote social and emotional learning.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Leadership And Management
National University, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA05-2000
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Care And Education
El Camino College
Torrance, CA06-1979
Skills
- Classroom management
- Adaptable
- Student engagement
- Positive reinforcement
- Behavior management
- Classroom organization
- Group and individual instruction
- Verbal and written communication
- Creativity in teaching
- Safety awareness
- Parent-teacher communication
- Differentiated instruction
- Elementary education
- Student tutoring
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Linfield Christian Schools
02.2025 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Calvary Murrieta Christian Schools
01.2025 - Current
Preschool Director
South Bay Community Church
06.2008 - 12.2018
First Grade Teacher
First Lutheran Church And School Of Venice
09.2000 - 06.2018
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Care And Education
El Camino College
Master of Science - Educational Leadership And Management
National University, Los Angeles