Elementary Substitute Teacher

• Sep 2012 - Present

Responsibilities:› Created a hands-on approach to learning to establish student interest and focus› Utilized a variety of instruments to check for student understanding of the lesson› Used appropriate instructional strategies and materials to accommodate the learning styles and academic needs of all students › Provided professional instruction and teaching to a diverse population of students› Enhanced student academic and social growth by using cooperative group assignments

Instructional Assistant

• Aug 2015 - Jun 2016

› Tutored students one on one and in small groups as needed for test preparation, homework assignments › Tutored students one on one and in small groups as needed for test preparation, homework assignments

Elementary School Teacher

• Aug 1995 - Jun 1998

Responsibilities:› Created a hands-on approach to learning to establish student interest and focus› Utilized a variety of instruments to check for student understanding of the lesson› Assessed and documented student progress on a regular basis › Discussed pupils’ academic achievements and behavioral attitudes with parents to promote participation in the academic process› Collaborated with Special Education teachers to fulfill requirements for special needs students › Used appropriate instructional strategies and materials to accommodate the learning styles and academic needs of all students › Provided professional instruction and teaching to a diverse population of students› Supported a balanced reading program through the implementation of writing and reading workshops› Enhanced student academic and social growth by using cooperative group assignments

Fourth Grade Teacher (long-term substitute)

• Jan 1994 - Jun 1994

Marketing Administrator

• 1989 - 1992