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Zach Shanker

ESS Substitute Teacher
Fairview,TX

Summary

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

2
2
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

ESS Substitute Teacher

Richardson ISD
12.2023 - Current

Worked in adaptable roles across 72 different schools ranging from Elementary to High School, and included SPED, ESL, and TLC classroom environments.

Volunteer/Poll Watcher

Texas Democratic Party
Richardson, TX
10.2022 - Current

Performed various assortments of small time volunteer tasks to ensure stability of American electoral process. This includes part-time poll-watching during November 2022 elections and encouraging, implementing voter registration practices.

Education

B.A. in Philosophy -

University of Texas At Dallas
Richardson, TX

Skills

  • Research - Understands the methodology behind extensive information research tactics and is capable of identifying, locating, interpreting, filtering and organizing information to properly construct and complete tasks

  • Writing - I understand the finer intricacies, details, and constructions of the English language, and am sensitive to its minute yet impactful deceptions I can also devote this skill as well toward the task of organizing information

  • Logical Analysis - Exposed to numerous arguments, both proper and poor, ancient and modern, I am capable of identifying weaknesses and strengths in a particular way of thinking or argumentation While not a logician, I am familiar with the tenets of formal logic and their applications in everyday interaction, transaction, and even conversation

  • Presentation - Equally important to an idea is the ability to present it I am capable of the fine points of presentation, including common presentation tools such as Microsoft Office, basic principles of professional graphic design, as well as direct academic experience with bad ideas presented well and good ideas presented poorly

  • Multimedia Presentations - Additionally, my substitute work has expanded my knowledge of modern, digital educational and presentation materials

  • Marketing - I am familiar with the necessities, intricacies, significance, and relationship of marketing and product, especially with regards to the sale of ideas

  • Student Motivation - A classroom necessity, I have demonstrated daily proficiency in managing and focusing large groups of otherwise disinterested parties in a way that is universally more productive

  • Public Speaking/Communications - I understand public communications not just as a matter of confidence but as a matter of information and preparedness, and experience in the classroom has increased my overall competency in both

  • Adaptable Instruction - I recognize diversity in background, thought, manners and needs influence the way individuals respond to instruction and that it is the responsibility of the teacher to adapt their ways to the needs of their students

    • Awards

    Top Mediator, Brenau Women’s University Mediation Tournament, 10/06/2022

    Timeline

    ESS Substitute Teacher

    Richardson ISD
    12.2023 - Current

    Volunteer/Poll Watcher

    Texas Democratic Party
    10.2022 - Current

    B.A. in Philosophy -

    University of Texas At Dallas

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