Patricia Fulsom
Shepherd,TX
Summary
Driven Substitute Teacher adept at overseeing classes on long-term basis to cover for medical or personal absences. Passionate educator with in-depth approach to learning. Successfully leverages wide range of instructional approaches. Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills. Experienced substitute teacher with 6 years of experience successfully helping students achieve academic goals. Life-long learner and passionate educator looking to make difference in children's lives. Adaptable and flexible to meet classroom and institutional needs Certified Substitute Teacher with over 6 years of experience instructing in K-6 classrooms. Enthusiastic, creative and adaptable to individual student needs. Encouraging and compassionate approach fosters positive learning environments. Certified Substitute Teacher with over 6 years of experience instructing in K-6 classrooms. Enthusiastic, creative and adaptable to individual student needs. Encouraging and compassionate approach fosters positive learning environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
Self-employeed
Shepherd, TX
01.2015 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Shepherd Independent School District
Shepherd, TX
08.2017 - Current
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Assigned, explained and help students finished work.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Provided instruction for students in provided subject areas.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
- Developed rules and set goals to maintain order in classroom.
- Leveraged classroom discussion strategies to engage students, promote topics and boost learning opportunities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Took notes and prepared reports on school day activities to provide to primary teacher.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, and student needs.
Elderly Caregiver
Individual Clients
Cleveland, TX
01.2014 - 01.2019
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs.
- Entertained, conversed and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
- Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands and household chores.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Replaced bandages, dressings and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Guided patients to restroom, to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Applied mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate patients in different spaces involving varying elevations and obstacles.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
- Supervised 5 household staff.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
Education
Bachelor's of Arts - Educational Studies in Elementary Education
Western Governors University Online
Salt Lake City, UT04.2021
Skills
- Classroom and Activity Supervision
- Classroom Instruction
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Enforcing Classroom Rules
- Positive Interactions
- Positive Learning Environment
- Class Encouragement
- Ability to Be Flexible
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Shepherd Independent School District
08.2017 - Current
Owner/Operator
Self-employeed
01.2015 - Current
Elderly Caregiver
Individual Clients
01.2014 - 01.2019
Bachelor's of Arts - Educational Studies in Elementary Education
Western Governors University Online
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