Teresa Summers
Goose Creek,South Carolina
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. 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.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Educational Services
02.2024 - Current
- Enhanced classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and maintaining clear expectations for behavior.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Middle School Science Teacher
Berkeley County School District
08.2001 - 07.2023
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating hands-on experiments and demonstrations into lesson plans.
- Boosted student participation through the implementation of interactive group activities and peer collaboration exercises.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to foster a positive learning environment.
- Assessed student progress regularly through various evaluation methods, adjusting instructional strategies as needed to improve understanding.
- Established clear classroom expectations and maintained consistent discipline to promote an orderly and focused learning atmosphere.
- Provided individualized support for diverse learners by implementing differentiated instruction techniques tailored to each student''s unique needs and abilities.
Education
Master of Arts - Education/Curriculum And Technology
University of Phoenix Online
Phoenix, AZ11.2005
Master of Arts - Creative Arts in Learning
Lesley University
Cambridge, MA2000
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC05.1995
Skills
- Records Management
- Activity Planning
- Activity management
- Behavior Modeling
- Verbal and written communication
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Educational Services
02.2024 - Current
Middle School Science Teacher
Berkeley County School District
08.2001 - 07.2023
Master of Arts - Education/Curriculum And Technology
University of Phoenix Online
Master of Arts - Creative Arts in Learning
Lesley University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
South Carolina State University
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