Substitute Teacher Classroom

TAMARA LARSON

Jacksonville, FL ***** 904-***-**** ad0qb0@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Detail-oriented Teacher adept at supervising classes on long-term basis. Proven history of jumping into lesson plans without skipping content or losing time for student progress. Adaptable and flexible to meet classroom and institutional needs. Encouraging and compassionate for fostering positive relationships between teachers, students, parents, and administration. Life-long learner looking to switch to at home career while I homeschool.

Skills

Organizational abilities

Relationship building and management

Creative problem solving

Records management

Parent Communication

Adaptable

Work History

Substitute Teacher ESS

Jacksonville, FL - June 2019 - December 2020

Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.

Followed lesson plans left by teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.

Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments and student needs.

Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.

Repeatedly requested by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.

Substitute Teacher, K-5 Kelly Educational Staffing Services

Jacksonville, FL - June 2015 - June 2019

Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.

Followed lesson plans left by teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.

Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.

Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments and student needs.

Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.

Lead VPK Teacher The Learning Experience

Jacksonville, FL - August 2009 - July 2010

Supervised students and enforced discipline during all activities.

Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.

Assisted and supervised 10 children through entire school day.

Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.

Toddler Room Teacher The Learning Experience

Jacksonville, FL - June 2009 - August 2009

Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse activities.

Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.

Communicated with parents through tours, conferences, and direct personal communication.

Assistant PK Teacher Beach United Methodist Early Learning Center

Jacksonville, FL - August 2007 - June 2009

Supervised children while on playground or doing outdoor activities.

Supervised students while napping and during after school play.

Floating Teacher's Assistant Beach United Early Learning Center

Jacksonville, FL - August 2005 - January 2006

Stepped into classrooms to help staff manage when needed.

Substituted for teachers when absent.

Other Past Work Experiences

Nanny for four children

Office Assistant for home-based business

Managed before & after school program for kids 2-5 years old

Managed summer camp for kids 2-5 years old

Managed Mothers’ Morning Out program, supervised teachers, taught kids 2-4 years old

Volunteer

Held multiple positions on Parent Teacher Association Boards for three different schools from June 2012 to June 2021. Some responsibilities include organizing and executing family engagement events for schools, developing and implementing a budget, documenting the financials monthly and year end, planning and leading monthly meetings, recruiting and training new board members, organizing and upkeeping permanent records, managing team members, and assessing members’ strengths to assign jobs.

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