Experienced substitute teacher with 5 years of experience successfully helping students achieve academic goals. Life-long learner and passionate educator looking to make difference in children's lives. Adaptable and flexible to meet classroom and institutional needs.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Roma Independent School District
08.2007 - 12.2012
Was regularly called in to substitute in elementary school, and was asked to work as permanent sub in three different occasions.
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.
Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Parent Tutor
Roma Independent School District
11.2006 - 05.2007
Role as parent tutor was to work side by side with classroom teacher to assist her.
Paraprofessional Aide
Roma Independent School District
06.2006 - 07.2006
Shortly after graduating high school I was given opportunity to work as paraprofessional aide for that summer session. This experience was what motivated myself to continue working in a school setting.
Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes and color recognition.
Implemented practice exercises and used repetition, enabling students to grasp new concepts quickly.