Sean Holcomb
La Junta,CO
Summary
Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate
Walmart
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Worked varied hours to meet seasonal and business needs.
- Greeted customers and offered assistance for increased customer satisfaction.
- Prioritized tasks to meet tight deadlines, pitching in to assist others with project duties.
- Provided product price information to customers.
- Trained and mentored junior staff on customer service strategies and techniques.
- Identified customer needs and wants to enhance customer experiences and boost sales.
- Maintained relationships with customers to maximize sales opportunities.
- Created solutions for customers to satisfy specific needs, quality and budget.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and engagement.
- Utilized customer feedback to improve product offerings.
Teacher
Boces No 1
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
Aide
Bent County Community Center
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Offered caring companionship and emotional support.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Supported children's development by encouraging teamwork and understanding of others.
- Observed and monitored children's activities.
- Kept office supplies well organized and sufficiently stocked, placing orders promptly to replenish materials before depleted.
- Compiled and analyzed data to produce reports.
- Coordinated and scheduled meetings and appointments.
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
- Assisted with onboarding of new employees.
- Input data into spreadsheets and databases.
Paraprofessional Educator
Las Animas Elementary
01.2018 - 08.2022
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Applied specialized teaching techniques to reinforce social and communication skills.
- Planned and prepared bibliographies, charts and graphs.
- Utilized answer sheets and electronic marking devices to grade homework and tests, accurately computing and recording results.
- Conducted weekly review sessions to help students prepare for exams.
- Developed and delivered presentations on course topics.
- Monitored students in computer lab to enforce proper use of resources.
- Prepared reports and maintained administrative records.
- Assisted with school field trips and special events by collecting permission slips and payments.
- Stepped into non-classroom environments such as libraries to help staff manage demand.
- Graded and provided feedback on assignments.
- Helped teachers manage bus loading and unloading.
- Maintained and operated classroom equipment to maximize use and lifespan.
- Laminated teaching materials to increase durability under repeated use.
- Collaborated with instructors to develop engaging lesson plans.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student engagement.
- Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers.
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
- Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Collaborated with parents and guardians to increase support and provide best learning environment.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Supervised students on field trips for safety and proper behavior in public settings.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student progress and performance.
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Organized and led practice, research and lab assignments.
- Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety, and security.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Assessed student social, emotional, and academic needs to plan goals appropriately.
Substitute Teacher
Las Animas Elementary
01.2018 - 08.2022
- 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.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Assigned, explained and graded homework.
- Adapted lesson plans and student activities to meet needs of students with special learning needs.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to students, parents and school administrators.
- Incorporated technology into learning to enhance student engagement and learning.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to accommodate varied student learning styles.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop innovative approaches to teaching.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
- Monitored student behavior and administered discipline as needed.
- Monitored student performance and provided feedback to inform instruction.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Developed creative instructional strategies to keep students engaged and motivated.
- Collaborated with other educators to plan and review instruction.
- Utilized variety of instructional strategies to meet individual student needs.
- Operated computers or audio-visual aids to supplement presentations.
- Assisted students in mastering subject material and preparing for tests.
- Distributed textbooks, workbooks, papers and pencils to students.
- Counseled students with adjustment or academic problems.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans for students with challenging behavior.
- Attended professional meetings, educational conferences or teacher training workshops to improve professional competence.
- Developed lesson plans to align with grade-level standards and objectives.
- Researched and selected age-appropriate materials and resources for classroom instruction.
- Conferred with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
- Prepared objectives and outlines for courses of study by following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.
- Documented student progress and provided regular updates to parents.
Education
Associate of Arts - Art
Otero Junior College
La Junta, CO05.2016
High School Diploma -
Las Animas High School
Las Animas, CO05.2010
Skills
- IEP Compliance
- Documentation
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Motivating Students
- Social-Emotional Learning Training
- Standardized Testing
- IEP Development
- Co-Teaching and Co-Planning
- Instructing
- Tutoring
- Grading
- Teaching
- Counseling
- Parent and Student Communication
- Student-Centered Learning
- Public Speaking
- Behavioral Skills Development
- Creative Lesson Plan Development
- Quizzes, Tests and Exams
- Student Support
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Social Development and Integration
Certification
- First Aid CPR AED
- Working With Students and Parents From Poverty
- Autism Spectrum Disorders: The Basics
- Low Tech Engagement for High Tech Classrooms
- Transitions: Class to Class and Building to Building
- Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention - Autism Refresher
- Boys In Crisis
- Learning Without Tears "Basic Bones Start"
- Gifted and Talented 101
- Fine Motor Skills And Handwriting Without Tears
- Concussion In Sports
- Student Mental Health and Suicide Prevention
- Kagan Cooperative Learning Day 3, 4 and 5
- Mandatory Reporters of Child Abuse and Neglect
Timeline
Associate
Walmart
01.2023 - 08.2023
Teacher
Boces No 1
08.2022 - 11.2022
Aide
Bent County Community Center
06.2021 - 08.2022
Paraprofessional Educator
Las Animas Elementary
01.2018 - 08.2022
Substitute Teacher
Las Animas Elementary
01.2018 - 08.2022
Associate of Arts - Art
Otero Junior College
High School Diploma -
Las Animas High School
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