Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Lee County School System
12.2022 - Current
Instruction and Classroom Management
Deliver instruction: Follow the lesson plans and instructions left by the absent teacher.
Manage behavior: Maintain a safe, orderly, and respectful classroom environment, enforcing school policies and rules.
Support learning: Provide assistance to students with assignments and help them understand the material.
Adapt to needs: Adjust teaching methods and materials to accommodate different learning styles and student abilities.
Administrative Tasks
Take attendance: Record student attendance accurately according to school procedures.
Assign and grade work: Oversee classwork and homework, assign tasks, and grade assignments.
Keep records: Maintain accurate records of student progress and any incidents that occurred during the day.
Report on the day: Leave notes or reports for the regular teacher summarizing the lesson's progress, student behavior, and any issues.
School and Staff Interaction
Communicate: Interact professionally with students, other teachers, and school staff.
Collaborate: Work with administrators and support staff to ensure a smooth transition and productive learning experience.
Follow policies: Adhere to all school policies, procedures, and protocols.
Ensure safety: Take necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, and school facilities.
Therapeutic Day Treatment Counselor
Family Preservation Services (Clarvida)
04.2009 - 11.2022
Treatment Planning: Develop and implement personalized treatment plans with input from the treatment team and supervisors to achieve client goals.
Collaboration: Work closely with teachers, parents, case managers, and other human service professionals to provide coordinated care and support.
Documentation: Maintain accurate and timely client records, including progress reports, assessments, and treatment plan updates.
Skill Building: Lead workshops and activities to teach life skills, stress management, communication, and other essential skills for increased school and life success.
Crisis Support: Offer crisis intervention and support to clients and families in need.
Liaison and Advocacy: Act as a liaison between the client, their family, the school, and other agencies or professionals to ensure client needs are met.
Professional Development: Attend supervision sessions, engage in ongoing training, and participate in weekly treatment team meetings to enhance skills and knowledge.
Education
High School - undefined
Lee High School
01.1990
No Degree - Accounting
Mountain Empire Community College
01.1991
Skills
Student engagement
Behavior management
Community resources
Multi-disciplinary collaboration
Writing progress notes
Clinical documentation
Parent-teacher communication
Discussion facilitation
IEP documentation
Test proctoring
Organization and planning
Certification
Qualified Mental health Professional License - 2018-current -0732012477