Theresa Benjamin
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented Substitute Teacher adept at overseeing classes on long-term basis to cover for medical or personal absences. Passionate educator with in-depth approach to learning. Successfully leverages wide range of instructional approaches. A team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
NEISD
09.2023 - Current
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
- Communicated with parents regarding lesson plans and upcoming activities and provided feedback on student performance.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Taught diverse subjects for grades K-8, successfully delivering seamless teaching in absence of regular teacher.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Organized lesson plans using teaching software for long-term interim assignments.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop innovative approaches to teaching.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to students, parents and school administrators.
- Adapted lesson plans and student activities to meet needs of students with special learning needs.
- Incorporated technology into learning to enhance student engagement and learning.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Assigned, explained and graded homework.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with other educators to plan and review instruction.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
- Conferred with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
- Monitored student behavior and administered discipline as needed.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans for students with challenging behavior.
- Operated computers or audio-visual aids to supplement presentations.
- Assisted students in mastering subject material and preparing for tests.
Substitute Teacher, K-5
NEISD
08.2022 - Current
- 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.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
- Monitored student performance and provided feedback to inform instruction.
Education
Master of Arts - Instructional Technology
The University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX05.2015
Bachelor of Arts -
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX05.2010
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Tarrant County College District
Fort Worth, TX05.2007
Skills
- Time Management
- Lesson Planning
- Professionalism
- Classroom Management
- Oral and Written Communication
- Technology Integration
- Positive Reinforcement
- Differentiated Instruction
Certification
- Generalist 4-8, 5/24/2023-11/30/2028
- Generalist EC-4, 5/24/2023-11/30/2028
- English as a Second Language Supplemental, 5/24/2023-11/30/2028
Timeline
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
NEISD
09.2023 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-5
NEISD
08.2022 - Current
Master of Arts - Instructional Technology
The University of Texas At San Antonio
Bachelor of Arts -
The University of Texas At Arlington
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Tarrant County College District
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