Valerie Thode
Port Reading,NJ
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ASI Teacher
Woodbridge Township Board Of Education
01.2023 - Current
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating genuine interest in their lives outside classroom, fostering sense of belonging within learning community.
- Ensured compliance with state educational standards by aligning lesson objectives with required curriculum guidelines.
- Utilized various forms of assessment to monitor student progress, adjusting instruction as needed to address gaps in understanding or skill development.
- Created positive classroom atmosphere that encouraged open communication, peer support, and active engagement in learning.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating diverse teaching methods, including visual aids and hands-on activities.
- Attended professional development workshops with fellow educators to broaden my knowledge of teaching techniques and learn about resources available within community.
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
ESS
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Utilized differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning needs within classroom effectively.
- Organized lesson plans using teaching software for long-term interim assignments.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, promoting comprehensive understanding of subject matter.
- Promoted growth mindset among students, encouraging perseverance in the face of challenging tasks or setbacks.
- Maintained open communication with parents and guardians, discussing students'' progress and addressing any concerns promptly.
- Adjusted instructional strategies based on ongoing assessments of student needs and abilities, ensuring optimal learning outcomes for all learners.
Substitute Teacher
Ess Source 4 Teachers
05.2014 - 12.2020
- 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.
- Assisted in creating safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Assisted in creating safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ12.2020
Associate Of Business Administration - Business Administration And Management
Berkeley College
New York, NY12.2013
Skills
- Empathy and patience
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Student Engagement
- Collaborative learning
- Teaching strategies
- Visual Aids Utilization
- Vocabulary expansion
- Teacher Collaboration
- Lesson Planning
Certification
- Current Teaching Certificate NJ
- Orton Gillingham, IMSE - 2023
Timeline
ASI Teacher
Woodbridge Township Board Of Education
01.2023 - Current
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
ESS
01.2021 - 12.2022
Substitute Teacher
Ess Source 4 Teachers
05.2014 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Phoenix
Associate Of Business Administration - Business Administration And Management
Berkeley College
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