Tammy Palyo
Mechanicsburg,PA
Summary
Teacher with over 4 years of experience instructing in 7-12 classrooms. Enthusiastic, creative and adaptable to individual student needs. Encouraging and compassionate approach fosters positive learning environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Substitute Teacher Service
Lancaster , PA
2020.08 - Current
- Upholds classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping
- Followed classroom plans left by teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
South Middleton School District
Boiling Springs , PA
2021.08 - 2021.10
- Designed and implemented daily lessons for Advanced Placement social studies classes
- Created assessment tools for tracking student progress
- Managed classroom responsibilities including, but not limited to, attendance, discipline, communication, and grading
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Substitute Teacher Service
Lancaster , PA
2020.01 - 2020.06
- Designed and implemented lessons for a middle school gifted support and social studies classroom
- Managed classroom responsibilities including, but not limited to, attendance, discipline, communication, and grading
- Moved to a 100% remote learning experience which included designing engaging online lessons, a high level of communication, and a commitment to maintaining an online learning environment
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Cumberland Valley School District
Mechanicsburg , PA
2018.08 - 2019.01
- Designed and implemented lessons for a middle school computer classroom
- Managed classroom responsibilities including, but not limited to, attendance, discipline, communication, and grading
- Attended and kept up-to-date with professional development opportunities
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Commonwealth Charter Academy
Harrisburg , PA
2018.04 - 2018.06
- Designed and implemented lessons for a 7th grade virtual learning social studies classroom
- Collaborated with a team of teachers and administrators
- Managed classroom responsibilities including, but not limited to, attendance, discipline, communication, and grading
Building Substitute
Cumberland Valley School District
Mechanicsburg , PA
2018.01 - 2018.04
- Covered classes in the absence of the full-time classroom teacher
- Built a positive rapport with staff, students, and teachers as an everyday presence in the building
Paraprofessional
Cumberland Valley School District
Mechanicsburg , PA
2016.08 - 2017.06
- Assisted the special education teacher with collecting data and meeting student goals
- Modified assignments, tests, and quizzes to meet the needs of students
Resident Director
Kutztown University Housing, Residence Life, & Dining Services
Kutztown , PA
2016.01 - 2016.05
- Established a rapport with students living in the residence halls
- Assisted students in the adjustment to community living and university life
- Support student leaders in planning programs and events to engage the campus community
- Enforced University and Housing & Residence Life policies
Retention Program Coordinator
Kutztown University Housing, Residence Life, & Dining Services
Kutztown , PA
2015.07 - 2016.05
- Oversaw the recruitment, hiring, training, and supervision of 20+ First Year Mentor staff members
- Monitored first year resident students’ adjustment to the university and relayed related information to Resident Directors
- Supervised regularly scheduled staff meetings with First Year Mentor employees
Education
Master’s of Science - Social Studies Education
Gwynedd Mercy University
08.2018
Bachelor’s of Science - Psychology
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
12.2010
Skills
Google Drive
ZOOM
Outlook
Microsoft Office/OneDrive
Learning Management Systems
- Blackboard
- Desire2Learn
- Schoology,
- Seesaw
Student Management Systems
- ESchoolData
- PowerSchool
- Skyward
Certification
- Certified PA Social Studies Teacher
Timeline
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
South Middleton School District
2021.08 - 2021.10
Substitute Teacher
Substitute Teacher Service
2020.08 - Current
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Substitute Teacher Service
2020.01 - 2020.06
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Cumberland Valley School District
2018.08 - 2019.01
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Commonwealth Charter Academy
2018.04 - 2018.06
Building Substitute
Cumberland Valley School District
2018.01 - 2018.04
Paraprofessional
Cumberland Valley School District
2016.08 - 2017.06
Resident Director
Kutztown University Housing, Residence Life, & Dining Services
2016.01 - 2016.05
Retention Program Coordinator
Kutztown University Housing, Residence Life, & Dining Services
2015.07 - 2016.05
Master’s of Science - Social Studies Education
Gwynedd Mercy University
Bachelor’s of Science - Psychology
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
- Certified PA Social Studies Teacher
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