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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Certification
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Raymond picard

New Bedford,MA

Summary

Versatile and dynamic, with a proven track record at New Bedford Public Schools, I excel in fostering educational environments and enhancing learning through differentiated instruction techniques. Renowned for resourcefulness and effective classroom management, my approach integrates contemporary educational thought with practical tech-savviness, consistently achieving trusted performance.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sales Associate

Harvey's Shoe Box
11.2015 - Current

engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.

  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.


  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.

Substitute Teacher, K-12

New Bedford Public Schools
04.2003 - 06.2018
  • 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.
  • Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
  • Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.

Long-Term Substitute Teacher

New Bedford Public Schools/Westside Middle/High Sc
01.2006 - 06.2006
  • Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
  • Utilized differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning needs within the classroom effectively.
  • Organized lesson plans using teaching software for long-term interim assignments.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, promoting a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter.

Long Term Substitute Teacher

New Bedford Public Schools/Westside Middle/High Sc
01.2005 - 06.2005


  • Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
  • Utilized differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning needs within the classroom effectively.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, promoting a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Umass/Dartmouth
Dartmouth, Ma
06-1999

Associate of Science - Business Administration

Bristol Community College
Fall River, MA
06-1996

Skills

    Resourceful with a wide range of practical skills

  • Thrives on opportunities to assume responsibility
  • Sharp in learning and comprehending new systems and methods
  • Computer literate

    AREAS OF Developing Character through the Curriculum Theories of Teaching and Learning

    KNOWLEDGE Community of Learners Educational Research Contemporary Educational Thought

    Foundations Concepts of Inclusive Teaching The Inclusive Classroom Instructional Strategies and Intervention Effective Classroom Management Strategies Principles of Collaborations

Accomplishments

  • Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].
  • Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
  • Brought about [results] though [actions].
  • Enhanced student learning with [strategy].
  • Managed [Subject and level] classroom for [extended timeframe].
  • Recognized by multiple schools as an excellent substitute.
  • Took all offered shifts to maintain coverage for students

Certification

MTEL

Timeline

Sales Associate

Harvey's Shoe Box
11.2015 - Current

Long-Term Substitute Teacher

New Bedford Public Schools/Westside Middle/High Sc
01.2006 - 06.2006

Long Term Substitute Teacher

New Bedford Public Schools/Westside Middle/High Sc
01.2005 - 06.2005

Substitute Teacher, K-12

New Bedford Public Schools
04.2003 - 06.2018

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Umass/Dartmouth

Associate of Science - Business Administration

Bristol Community College
Raymond picard