Committed teacher with 16 years of classroom experience in both private and public education systems. Experience in both general education and special education classrooms. Dedicated to teaching and meeting the social, emotional and academic needs of each individual student. Looking to seek a full-time certified teaching placement within Pike County School Corporation.
Skills
Substitute teaching:I am able to be flexible with spur of the moment job assignments. I can follow teacher plans while dealing with behaviors and academic challenges. I can implement teacher directives and add additional meaningful instruction if needed for the day. I can make plans for long-term teaching assignments to meet student needs while the teacher is out on an extended leave.
Teaching: I can plan meaningful and creative standard-based lessons to engage students with varying skills and learning styles. I can incorporate technology, social/emotional skills, and STEM activities to enhance learning and meet student needs. I can collaborate with grade level, special forces and school leadership to best meet the needs of students. I can communicate with parents/guardians regarding student achievement and learning progress. I seek out opportunity to attend professional development opportunities and take risk to try new things with my students to best meet their needs.
Leadership: I have served on different committees both in the school setting and outside of the school setting. I am a team player and work to do all I can to contribute to the things I commit myself to.
School Leadership: PLC grade level team member, co-chair of PBIS behavior committee, School leadership team 3rd grade representative, Family Group team member, district curriculum council school representative, district standard based report card and curriculum mapping school representative, CPI crisis team member, mentor teacher for Grace College education practicum students, peer-to-peer teacher evaluator, CPR/ AED certified.
Non-School Activities:church committees, Sunday school teacher, junior church leader, volunteer for community wide events such as Feed my Starving Children meal packing, monthly volunteer at rescue mission.
Experience
09/2019 to Current
Substitute Teacher- Long Term Substitute TeacherPike County School Corporation – City, STATE,
Long term sub positions held at PCS: special education elementary maternity leave, special education preschool maternity leave, and first grade leave of absence.
Implement teacher plans for classroom and small group instruction to meet the needs of students with different learning styles and ability levels.
Monitor and supervise student behavior and academic needs while teacher is absent.
Maintain current student attendance and assignment records to prevent lapses during teacher long-term absences.
Implement and create coursework and technology instruction during in person and hybrid learning.
Maintain communication between parents regarding student assignments and needs.
Collaborate, plan and create assignments with grade level teammates for in person and online learning.
08/2011 to 05/2019
Teacher - Jefferson Elementary School (3rd Grade) Warsaw Community Schools – City, STATE,
Created lesson plans in accordance with state curriculum and school-wide curriculum standards.
Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs. Conducted guided reading and guided math groups to help meet the needs of students in the classroom both to reteach and to enrich student learning. Implemented STEM and project based learning lessons to engage student learning.
Incorporated technology to enhance student learning and engagement. (Examples: Google classroom, SMART board lessons, Kahoot, PLTW, GoNoodle, language arts and math curriculum online resources etc.)
Collaborated with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning and student engagement for students with social/emotional needs, ELL students, special education students and high ability students in the classroom. Provided home bound services for general education student with medical needs.
Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
Mentored students from Grace College education classes. College students observed and did practicum field work in my classroom.
08/2007 to 05/2011
Teacher- Jefferson Elementary School (Spec. Ed.) Warsaw Community Schools – City, STATE,
Created lesson plans in accordance with state curriculum and school-wide curriculum standards.
Provided small group and one-on-one instruction to reteach and work on student IEP goals. Provided home bound services for students with medical needs and extended school year.
Co-taught lessons with general education teachers.
Integrated technology into lesson for student learning and engagement. Integrated assisted technology for students to use as communication tools.
Collaborated with teachers, and related service personal to create IEP goals and implement instruction for students.
Conducted IEP meetings with parents/guardians and school personnel.
Provided self-care and life skill care for students in need such as feeding and toileting. Taught life skills care to students lacking in these skills and needing assistance.
08/2004 to 06/2007
Teacher - Friendship Christian Schools (1st Grade)Friendship Christian Schools – City, STATE,
Created lesson plans in accordance with state curriculum and school-wide curriculum standards.
Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
Assisted with extra curricular activities: basketball, preschool after school care.
Planned field trips and assisted with school wide programs.
Fall 2006 - supervised a student teacher from Grace College.
Education and Training
Expected in 12/2003
Bachelor of Science: Elementary Education Grace College And Seminary - Winona Lake, IN GPA:
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School Attended
Grace College And Seminary
Job Titles Held:
Substitute Teacher- Long Term Substitute Teacher
Teacher - Jefferson Elementary School (3rd Grade)
Teacher- Jefferson Elementary School (Spec. Ed.)
Teacher - Friendship Christian Schools (1st Grade)