Shawna L Yazzie
Farmington
Summary
Dedicated substitute teacher with strong classroom management and student assessment skills. Committed to fostering engaging educational experiences through creative problem-solving and effective parent communication.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
San Juan College - CFDC
Farmington
11.2024 - Current
- Assisted lead teacher in daily classroom activities, enhancing lesson preparation and classroom flow.
- Supported students with individual learning needs and provided guidance.
- Maintained organized classroom environment fostering student engagement.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop age-appropriate educational materials.
- Supervised students during recess and ensured safety protocols were followed.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding student progress and behavior.
- Facilitated small group sessions to reinforce learning concepts and skills.
- Helped maintain a safe and orderly learning environment.
- Managed small group activities to promote collaborative learning and skill development.
- Assisted classroom teacher in developing and implementing lesson plans.
- Interacted positively with children to encourage development and involvement in activities, treating each child with dignity and respect.
- Maintained safe, educational environment for students during learning and free play time.
- Collaborated with staff to support individual student needs, contributing to overall student success.
- Assisted children at mealtime to teach social and self-help skills and sound nutritional practices.
Associate Teacher
Children's Discovery Place
Farmington
04.2016 - 10.2024
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse age groups and learning styles.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's educational and emotional needs.
- Implemented educational activities that promote social, emotional, and cognitive skills.
- Assisted in classroom management to create a safe and positive learning environment.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to enhance learning experiences.
- Utilized technology such as computers, tablets, and other devices to enhance student learning experiences.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
- Assisted in the development of lesson plans and activities to meet students' individual needs.
- Conducted assessments of student progress through observation, interviews, and testing.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills among students through engaging activities or discussions.
- Facilitated small group instruction to help struggling learners reach their goals.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
Office Assistant
Credit Express
Waterflow
08.2012 - 09.2015
- Provided comprehensive administrative support to staff, including document management and supply ordering, enhancing overall office efficiency.
- Maintained organized filing system for client records and documents, facilitating easy access and retrieval.
- Supported office logistics, including supply ordering and inventory management.
- Assisted in preparing financial reports, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.
- Developed standard operating procedures for daily office tasks effectively.
- Organized files, developed spreadsheets, faxed reports and scanned documents to improve organizational workflow.
- Performed data entry tasks into various computer systems accurately and efficiently.
- Answered incoming calls in a professional manner and directed callers to the appropriate personnel.
- Ordered office supplies and managed inventory to ensure a well-stocked office.
- Handled incoming and outgoing mail and packages, including preparation for shipping.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information and documents.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Autobody
San Juan College
Farmington, NM05-2005
High School Diploma -
Farmington High School
Farmington, NM05-1997
Skills
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Student assessment
- Educational technology
- Learning support
- Child safety
- Parent engagement
- Parent communication
- Creative problem solving
- Active listening
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
San Juan College - CFDC
11.2024 - Current
Associate Teacher
Children's Discovery Place
04.2016 - 10.2024
Office Assistant
Credit Express
08.2012 - 09.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Autobody
San Juan College
High School Diploma -
Farmington High School