Community Service through local 4-H programming
Sandra Gray
Substitute Teacher
Roscommon,MI
Summary
Certified Substitute Teacher with over 5 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
11
11
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Edustaff
Grand Rapids, MI
10.2016 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- 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.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Substitute Paraprofessional
Edustaff
Grand Rapids, MI
10.2016 - Current
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Adhered to predetermined behavior and academic plans and collaborated on adjustments.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Assessed student social, emotional and academic needs to plan goals appropriately.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons and classroom activities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI 09.1998 - 12.2001
Skills
Classroom management
Instructional technology
Lesson plan implementation
Lesson implementation
Group and individual instruction
Relationship building and management
Creative problem solving
Verbal and written communication
Adaptable
Safety awareness
Elementary education
Interests
founding member of Roscommon County 4-H council. Raised over 4-H and raised over $2,000 for funds.
I was given the challenge to raise funds for a 4-H Scholarship program and programming funds. I was able to quickly raise the desired amount to fulfill our organizations needs, simply by speaking to our local business's and sharing the potential and plans for 4-H to better the community.
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Edustaff
10.2016 - Current
Substitute Paraprofessional
Edustaff
10.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies
Grand Valley State University
09.1998 - 12.2001