Stacy Spicer
Grand Forks,ND
Summary
Dynamic substitute teacher with proven skills in classroom management and student engagement. Committed to fostering positive learning environments and supporting diverse learning needs through creative lesson planning.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Ben Franklin Elementary School
Grand Forks, ND
08.2021 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans that align with curriculum standards.
- Adapted teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs.
- Maintained classroom management to ensure a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with full-time teachers to support student learning objectives.
- Covered for staff for IEP meetings,
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Provided support to special education students in inclusive classrooms, developing accommodations and modifications to meet their unique needs.
- Adapted teaching strategies to accommodate virtual learning environments, ensuring continuous education during remote periods.
- Provided substitute teaching services across multiple grade levels and subjects, maintaining educational continuity in absence of regular teachers.
- Fostered positive classroom environment, managing student behavior and promoting respect.
Unlicensed Assistive Personel (UAP)
Ben Franklin Elementary School
Grand Forks, ND
08.2018 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
- Cared for diabetic students and their medical needs.
- Administered prescribed and as needed medications as written by a doctor.
- Made decisions on students care based on the injury when presented.
Library Assistant
Ben Franklin Elementary School
Grand Forks, ND
01.2018 - Current
- Assisted students in locating resources and navigating library systems.
- Organized and maintained library collections to enhance accessibility.
- Collaborated with educators to support curriculum-related research initiatives.
- Implemented reading programs to foster student engagement and literacy development.
- Lead volunteer readers from the University of North Dakota who assist student with reading skills every Friday morning during the school year.
- Trained and mentored new staff on library procedures and technology usage.
- Organized library shelves, materials and equipment in clear, alphabetized order.
- Maintained a well-organized collection through diligent shelving, shelf-reading, and inventory management tasks.
- Answered questions from patrons and helped to find desired materials.
- Handled check-in and check-out process of library books and materials at circulation desk.
- Promoted literacy and reading enjoyment through developing engaging book displays and promotional materials.
- Stayed up-to-date on library policies and procedures to smoothly enforce standards.
- Helped children select appropriate reading level library books.
- Served as a reliable point of contact for patrons needing technical support with computers, printers, or other equipment.
- Collected and processed fines on overdue library materials.
- Implemented effective system for tracking overdue items, significantly reducing late returns.
Education
Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management
University of MInnesota
Crookston, MN05-1986
Nursing Assistant - Nursing Education
Northland Community And Technical College
East Grand Forks, MN01-2006
Skills
- Classroom management
- Adaptable
- Relationship building and management
- Student engagement
- Positive reinforcement
- Behavior management
- Classroom organization
- Group and individual instruction
- Creativity in teaching
- Elementary education
- Special education
- IEP documentation
- Art and music instruction
- Lecturing and teaching
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Ben Franklin Elementary School
08.2021 - Current
Unlicensed Assistive Personel (UAP)
Ben Franklin Elementary School
08.2018 - Current
Library Assistant
Ben Franklin Elementary School
01.2018 - Current
Nursing Assistant - Nursing Education
Northland Community And Technical College
Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management
University of MInnesota