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Patty Jo Struve

Spokane Valley

Summary

I have been an educator for many years. I love teaching and still have a passion to learn along with the students. A a seasoned teacher, I feel my experience to be a plus to any classroom.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Central Valley School District
09.2024 - 04.2025
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.
  • Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
  • Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
  • Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
  • Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
  • Monitored student behavior and administered discipline as needed.

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Vallecito Union School District
09.2022 - 05.2024
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
  • Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions for struggling students, helping them improve academic performance and gain confidence in their abilities.
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.
  • Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
  • Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
  • Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
  • Monitored student behavior and administered discipline as needed.

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Mead School District
08.2017 - 05.2022
  • Taught K-12, all subjects
  • Specialized in Special Education
  • Specialized in Instrumental Music
  • Specialized in PE and Library
  • Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
  • Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
  • Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.

Education

Master of Arts - Music Education

UNC
Greeley, CO
07-1983

Bachelor of Arts - Music Education

UW- Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI
05-1979

High School Diploma -

Prescott
Prescott, WI
05-1973

Skills

  • Student engagement
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Multi-subject instruction
  • Special needs support
  • Music, PE and Library specialist

Timeline

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Central Valley School District
09.2024 - 04.2025

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Vallecito Union School District
09.2022 - 05.2024

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Mead School District
08.2017 - 05.2022

Master of Arts - Music Education

UNC

Bachelor of Arts - Music Education

UW- Eau Claire

High School Diploma -

Prescott
Patty Jo Struve