Teaching Experience:

2011-Present Substitute Teacher District 2

Fulfill short-term substitute assignments across all subject areas, effectively teaching students of varied academic/age levels (grades K-5) and diverse backgrounds.
Instruct classes of as many as 24 students; communicate with teachers, administrators and parents; and build a positive rapport with students.

2010-2011 Student Teacher
Completed 15-week internship at Hillsborough Elementary in different grades k-5 and completed 7 weeks with grade 1.
Developed and implemented daily and unit lesson plans for 1st grade, and performed assessments on student performance.
Conducted group/individual literacy, math, art and you and your world activities.
Fostered a classroom environment conducive to learning and promoting excellent student/teacher interaction.
Participated in faculty PLC meetings and conferences.
Helped to integrate and facilitate a school-wide walking program that would run each morning year round.
Key Contributions & Educational Outcomes:
Consistently praised for dedication, reliability, organization and effectiveness. Filled in for permanent teachers at a moment's notice; closely adhered to lesson plans; and kept students motivated, engaged and focused.
Showed resourcefulness and teaching effectiveness in meeting the needs of students with limited English language proficiency as well as learning disabilities.