Raena Bolton
Midlothian,TX
Summary
Compassionate Substitute Teacher with distinguished knowledge of child development. Skilled at working closely with students to maintain progression and control behavioral issues. Committed to keeping up with lesson plans while keeping classrooms fun. Experienced substitute teacher with 4 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
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Midlothian Independent School District
Midlothian, TX
01.2024 - Current
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Mom of 6
Bolton Family
Traveling Mom
02.2015 - Current
- Change Pamper
- Stick to a routine
- Play
- Created detailed lesson plans according to the stage that each child is on
- Potty train
- Prepare healthy meals and snacks
- Help with fine motor skills and gross motor skills
- Provide a safe God fearing enviornment for babies to play in
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Owner Stylist
Urgent Hair Care By Rae
Traveling Stylist
01.2010 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new customers.
- Established a positive workplace culture that fostered employee engagement, collaboration, and loyalty.
- Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Zachary Independent School District
Zachary, Louisiana
01.2021 - 01.2024
- 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.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
Education
Bachelors In Science And Business - Human Resources Management
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZSkills
- Student Engagement
- Positive Reinforcement
- Multi-Subject Instruction
- Curriculum knowledge
- Special Needs Support
- Literacy development
- Instructional Strategies
- Physical education fundamentals
- Language Acquisition
- Artistic Expression
- Social studies knowledge
- Science concepts understanding
- Classroom Management
- Verbal and written communication
- Relationship building and management
- Adaptable
- Behavior Management
- Classroom Organization
- Differentiated Instruction
- Safety awareness
- Activity Planning
- Organizational abilities
- Lesson Planning
- Behavior Modeling
- Group and individual instruction
- Group Instruction
- Parent Communication
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Lesson implementation
- Records Management
- Instructional technology
- Lesson Plan Implementation
- Compliance
- Elementary Education
- Discussion Facilitation
- Activity management
- Discipline
- IEP understanding
- Test Proctoring
- Student Records Management
- Disciplinary procedures
- Creative Thinking
- Organization and Planning
- Relationship Building
Certification
Cpr certification
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Midlothian Independent School District
01.2024 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Zachary Independent School District
01.2021 - 01.2024
Mom of 6
Bolton Family
02.2015 - Current
Owner Stylist
Urgent Hair Care By Rae
01.2010 - Current
Bachelors In Science And Business - Human Resources Management
University of Phoenix