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
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Central Springs CSD
Manly, IA
09.2018 - Current
Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
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.
Diversified classroom instruction and group activities to successfully support students with unique strengths and learning styles.
Integrated existing and new technology into classroom to help provide creative and fun learning environment.
After School Program Counselor
YMCA
Mason City, IA
09.2015 - 05.2017
Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety and security.
Implemented practice exercises and used repetition, enabling students to grasp new concepts quickly.
Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust and rapport to deescalate situations.
Teacher 1st Grade Special Education
Mason City School District
Manly, Iowa
08.2012 - 06.2014
Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Teacher Education
Upper Iowa University
Fayette, IA
05.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Speech Education
SUNY Potsdam
Potsdam, NY
05.1998
Skills
Creative problem solving
Organizational abilities
Lesson plan implementation
Relationship building and management
Instructional technology
Verbal and written communication
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Central Springs CSD
09.2018 - Current
After School Program Counselor
YMCA
09.2015 - 05.2017
Teacher 1st Grade Special Education
Mason City School District
08.2012 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Teacher Education
Upper Iowa University
Bachelor of Arts - Speech Education
SUNY Potsdam
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