Renee McComas
Success,Missouri
Summary
Caring Teacher demonstrating skill in strategic classroom management and effective discipline. 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.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work history
Focus room/ISS teacher and bus driver
Houston School District
Houston, Missouri
08.2023 - Current
- Set expectations for behavior and dealt with discipline cases as outlined in school policies.
- Used behavior management techniques to maintain positive learning environments.
- Preserved the confidentiality of student records and information at all times.
- Provided reading instruction to special needs students.
- Boosted student success by maximizing individual learning, balancing groups and individual instruction models to accommodate different academic levels.
- Prioritized strategies to develop responsible, independent learners.
- Washed and cleaned bus exteriors to maintain presentable, professional appearance.
- Drove vehicles safely and legally for professional, compliant transportation services.
- Sanitized bus interiors after use to maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards.
- Managed student behavior during journeys to uphold safe, secure transport services.
- Transported large groups of students safely and promptly between school and bus stop locations.
Paraprofessional/Bus Driver
Houston School District
Houston, Missouri
08.2019 - Current
- Reported any malfunctions promptly to keep the bus running smoothly.
- Assisted passengers with difficulties or disabilities to safely board and disembark buses.
- Developed a strong sense of navigation and direction through travel and geographical study.
- Made scheduled stops dictated route, keeping within five minutes of estimated time of arrival.
- Provided a clean and safe environment on the bus with routine maintenance and clear aisle.
- Prioritized passenger safety, constantly adjusting driving and vehicle speed to weather and traffic conditions.
- Intervened in passenger incidents and unruly behavior, maintaining order during trips.
- Offered support to special needs students, guaranteeing safety and access to equitable learning.
- Observed pupils closely in classroom environment to foster engagement.
- Created and distributed instructional materials for group and one-on-one use.
- Maximized class teacher productivity by preparing work and activities in advance of lessons.
- Managed challenging child behavior, running interventions to raise concerns and recommend appropriate action.
Paraprofessional/bus driver
Plato School District
Plato, Missouri
08.2008 - 06.2019
- Made scheduled stops dictated by assigned route, keeping within five minutes of estimated time of arrival.
- Reported any malfunctions promptly to keep bus running smoothly.
- Reported delays and accidents to dispatchers at head office.
- Performed safety checks before and after shifts, completing daily checklists.
- Managed pupil behavior to cultivate focused and productive classes.
- Supervised pupils during lunchtimes and educational visits.
- Supported development of appropriate resources, working with teachers to guarantee provision met learning needs.
- Offered support to special needs students, guaranteeing safety and access to equitable learning.
- Provided friendly, enthusiastic support to pupils in individual and group support settings.
- Developed and maintained positive, impactful relationships with students, facilitating improved learning outcomes.
- Created positive, engaging learning environments to improve student experiences.
- Aided improvements in educational, emotional and social development.
- Gave students papers related to assignments and collected finished work.
- Offered students personalized support during in-class activities and projects.
- Monitored children in spaces between classes, keeping disruptions to minimum.
- Maintained child safety, security and good behavior during classroom and outdoor activities.
- Delivered additional learning support opportunities to small student groups, enabling improved academic confidence.
- Supported teachers in managing challenging student behavior, conducting progress meetings to provide feedback and recommend appropriate action.
- Encouraged students to work together to complete projects and solve problems.
Paraprofessional/bus driver
Raymondville School District
Raymondville, Missouri
08.1997 - 06.2008
- Managed pupil behavior to cultivate focused and productive classes.
- Prepared visual aids, equipment and classroom displays for daily lessons.
- Supervised pupils during lunchtimes and educational visits.
- Supported development of appropriate resources, working with teachers to guarantee provision met learning needs.
- Offered support to special needs students, guaranteeing safety and access to equitable learning.
- Maximized class teacher productivity by preparing work and activities in advance of lessons.
- Observed pupils closely in classroom environment to foster engagement.
- Created and distributed instructional materials for group and one-on-one use.
- Managed challenging child behavior, running interventions to raise concerns and recommend appropriate action.
- Assisted with planning and preparing lessons, evaluating and adjusting teachings to suit student age and capability.
- Developed and maintained positive, impactful relationships with students, facilitating improved learning outcomes.
- Built trusting, respectful relationships with pupils through attentive listening and communication abilities.
- Monitored children in spaces between classes, keeping disruptions to minimum.
- Helped teachers with lesson plan development, class preparation and student mentoring, improving overall department attainment.
- Maintained child safety, security and good behavior during classroom and outdoor activities.
- Washed and cleaned bus exteriors to maintain presentable, professional appearance.
- Drove vehicles safely and legally for professional, compliant transportation services.
- Kept buses clean and tidy through regular inspections for good health and hygiene standards.
- Transported large groups of students safely and promptly between school and bus stop locations.
- Guaranteed timetable compliance to achieve scheduled bus departure and arrival times.
Education
Bachelor of General Studies - Social Studies
Drury University
Springfield, Missouri 12.2023 -
Skills
- Behavior management
- Positive reinforcement strategies
- Conflict resolution
- Academic support
- Strategic seating arrangement
- Student engagement
- Experience with special-needs students
- Behavioral interventions
- Student records management
- RTI familiarity
- Student motivation
- Kind and empathetic educator
- Inquiry-based learning
- Classroom discipline
- Self-motivated
- Student progress reporting
- Lesson planning
- SMART Board aptitude
Languages
English
Native
Timeline
Bachelor of General Studies - Social Studies
Drury University
12.2023 -
Focus room/ISS teacher and bus driver
Houston School District
08.2023 - Current
Paraprofessional/Bus Driver
Houston School District
08.2019 - Current
Paraprofessional/bus driver
Plato School District
08.2008 - 06.2019
Paraprofessional/bus driver
Raymondville School District
08.1997 - 06.2008
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