School Teacher

LINDA R. BLOOMBERG ** Main St. Sometown, IN ***** 555-***-**** *****@**********.***

CERTIFIED ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER (Grades K-6)

Dedicated elementary teacher eager to resume full-time teaching career (currently a substitute for the Sometown

PSD). Offer a proven track record of commended performance teaching grades K-6, with a passion for education

and an unwavering commitment to optimizing student and school success.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Creative Lesson Planning; Curriculum Development; Instructional Best Practices; Classroom Management &

Discipline; Standardized Testing / Scoring; Learner Assessment; Experiential Learning; Special Needs Students /

IEPs

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SOMETOWN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, Sometown, IN

Substitute Teacher (K-12), 1/09 to Present

Elementary Teacher (K-6), 8/04 to 6/07

Student Teacher (Intern), 1/04 to 5/04

Hired as a full-time teacher following student teaching practicum, instructing all academic subject areas to

classrooms of up to 28 1st, 2nd and 4th grade students. Left Sometown PSD (on excellent terms) at the end of the

2007 academic year to provide full-time care to cancer-stricken parent, and enthusiastically rehired as a substitute

teacher for the current spring term.

Key Contributions:

Earned high marks for the quality and creativity of classroom teaching, lesson plans and instructional

materials used in teaching diverse subjects (e.g., language arts, mathematics, science, social studies and

history).

Developed innovative approaches that were repeatedly held up as the model standard for meeting district

goals in areas including technology integration across the curriculum, experiential learning, literacy and

diversity.

Taught general education students as well as individuals with learning challenges and special needs within

a mainstreamed, inclusive classroom.

Consistently commended for ability to redirect students exhibiting behavior problems by replacing

disruptive, unproductive patterns with positive behaviors. As a result, selected to lead district-wide in-

service on classroom management.

Actively served on a variety of school committees and task forces focused on curriculum development,

textbook review, fundraising and anti-bullying efforts.

Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators/staff.

Quickly became a first-to-call resource in current substitute teaching role, typically working four days

per week. Personally requested by many full-time teachers to take over their classrooms during absences.

Primary Caregiver, 6/07 to 12/08

Stepped away from the classroom to serve as a primary caregiver to parent diagnosed with stage IV cancer. Provided

daily care, assisted with financial affairs and coordinated treatment with medical professionals and hospice team.

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, IN BA in Elementary Education, 2004

Indiana Teacher Certification (Grades K-6), 2004 (renewed in 2009)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Linda s dedication to her students is exceptional consistently brings creativity and innovation into her lesson

plans and classroom effectively addresses different learning styles well-respected by teachers and staff

M. Johnson, Former Principal, Sometown Elementary School, Sometown PSD

We were so thrilled to get Linda back in the classroom this year as a substitute, but I can t begin to describe my

disappointment at being unable to offer her a full-time position at this time due to budget cutbacks Our loss will

most assuredly be another school s gain Her enthusiasm for teaching and genuine caring for her students is only

surpassed by her instructional talents and resourcefulness she has my highest recommendation R.

Littleton, Principal, Sometown Elementary School, Sometown PSD

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