Certified Substitute Teacher with over 27 years of experience instructing in K-6 classrooms. Enthusiastic, creative and adaptable to individual student needs. Encouraging and compassionate approach fosters positive learning environments. Student-focused Substitute Teacher accomplished in managing classrooms and delivering lessons. Careful about following teachers' plans and maintaining discipline. Offers great computer skills and solid understanding of classroom technology. Compassionate Substitute Teacher with distinguished knowledge of child development. Skilled at working closely with students to maintain progression and control behavioral issues. Committed to keeping up with lesson plans while keeping classrooms fun.
I have done a leave of absence and provided educational services for various grades and. classrooms in many elementary schools within Knox County.
I taught a first grade self contained classroom that at times had students with special needs. I worked with my team to create lesson plans, flipcharts and provided interventions as needed for individual students. I served as grade level chair, leadership team, taught STEM activities after school and worked with the social committee.
I taught a first grade self contained and inclusion classroom. I worked with my co-workers to create a successful learning environment. I wrote lesson plans, behavior management and built relationships with my students and their parents.
I taught early intervention for 3, 4 and 5 year olds. I wrote I.E.P.'s for each student. I taught skills directed by the student's I.E.P.
I drove a school bus and worked in the school cafeteria so that I could take college classes at night.
I bartacked pilot shutes for a government contract.
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I love the outdoors and enjoy hunting and fishing in my spare time. My husband and I enjoy growing our own fruits and vegetables. We love to share what God has blessed us with. I can and freeze the things we grow or pick from nature. My mother was a seamstress and taught me to make my own clothes at a young age. I continued making my daughter's clothes and special dresses for beauty pageants.