Teresa Harrison
Waynesboro,PA
Summary
Enthusiastic educator with communication and interpersonal skills necessary to lead classrooms and execute lesson plans. Provides instruction and guidance to students of all ages. Creates positive classroom environments and effectively manages student behavior.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-5
E.S.S
01.2021 - Current
- Enhanced classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and maintaining clear expectations for behavior.
- Promoted a collaborative learning environment through group projects and peer-to-peer activities, fostering teamwork and communication skills.
- Boosted student engagement with interactive lessons, incorporating real-world examples and hands-on activities.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Evaluated student performance using formative assessments to provide targeted feedback while concurrently adjusting lesson plans based on data-driven insights.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
Paraeducator, Special Education
Waynesboro Area School District
08.2016 - Current
- Enhanced student comprehension by implementing differentiated instructional strategies tailored to individual needs.
- Assisted students in achieving academic goals by providing one-on-one tutoring and small group instruction in various subjects.
- Maintained a safe and inclusive learning environment by addressing behavioral issues promptly and following established protocols.
- Improved student social skills through facilitating peer interactions, modeling appropriate behaviors, and promoting empathy among classmates.
- Contributed to the development of classroom materials that aligned with state standards and curriculum objectives.
- Assisted teachers in managing classrooms effectively by maintaining clear expectations, enforcing rules consistently, and reinforcing positive behavior choices.
- Supported teachers in managing diverse classroom populations by providing targeted interventions for students who required additional assistance or modifications.
- Monitored classroom to observe students' progress in developing skills as well as manage distracting or inappropriate behavior.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ04.2024
Skills
- Multi-Subject Instruction
- Social studies instruction
- Learning centers
- Physical education
- Grammar instruction
- Time management
- Phonics instruction
- Active listening
- Science instruction
- Technology integration
- Effective communication
- Mathematics instruction
- Student engagement
- Reading comprehension
- Problem-solving
- Behavior management
- Homework assistance
- Instructional strategies
- Individualized instruction
- Conflict resolution
- Spelling instruction
- Hands-on activities
- Classroom management
- Lesson Plan Implementation
- Positive Reinforcement
- Classroom Organization
- Small Group Instruction
- Google Classroom
- Multitasking and Organization
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-5
E.S.S
01.2021 - Current
Paraeducator, Special Education
Waynesboro Area School District
08.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of Phoenix
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