Substitute Teacher Special Education
Resume:
Terri Jones
Milwaukee, WI *****
***********@******.***
Professional Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level teaching position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Skills
Equipment Checks and Assessments
Product Advertising
Stocking Supplies and Retail Products
Food Storage Management
Differentiated Instruction
Student Motivation and Engagement
Learning Assessments
Educational Strategies
Academic Goals
Parent Interaction
Educational Settings
Online Teaching
Educational Opportunities
Educational Games
Group and Individual Instruction
Work History
March 2017 - Current
Starbucks Corporations - Milwaukee, WI
Barista
Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
Created wide variety of hot and cold drinks in average shifts with consistently positive customer satisfaction scores.
Cleaned counters, machines, utensils and seating areas daily.
Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
Listened carefully to customer requests and created personalized, delicious beverages, which improved sales.
Maintained regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
Recommended products based on solid understanding of individual customer needs and preferences.
Sanitized equipment and wiped down counters and tables to prevent spread of germs.
Restocked display cases with attractive arrangements to promote specialty food items like bagels and muffins.
January 2019 - May 2021
Milwaukee Public Schools, MPS - Milwaukee, WI
Substitute Teacher
Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
Took notes and prepared reports on school day activities to provide to primary teacher.
Helped students develop life-long learning skills and good study habits.
Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
August 2016 - June 2018
Milwaukee Public Schools, MPS - Milwaukee, WI
Parenting Skills Teacher
Modeled positive behavior skills as well as good problem-solving and relationship-building abilities to improve clients' social integration.
Coached clients through difficult life circumstances.
Provided insight and ideas to promote client growth.
Assisted with personal care appointments such as haircuts and doctors' appointments.
Administered medications and helped clients set reminders to learn how to take important medications according to schedule.
Promoted proper sanitation by training on important cleaning tasks in kitchens and bathrooms.
Created learner-centered individual program plan in consultation for parenting skills with parents and adult learners with or without developmental disabilities.
Offered training on personal hygiene and grooming skills.
August 1989 - June 2018
Milwaukee Public Schools, MPS - Milwaukee, WI
Educator
Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience.
Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
Differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.
Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues.
Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
Managed caseload of 15 students with mental illness and intellectual or physical disabilities.
Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
Administered assessments to determine each student's specific educational and social needs.
Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
Exemplified positive behavior for children by assisting with learning. moving around to manage classroom and maintaining safety.
Managed classroom activities, parent conferences, and lesson plans.
Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
Assisted in developing student-led after-school tutoring program to teach at-risk students.
Education
January 2008
National Louis University Chicago, IL
Master of Science Educational Administrative Leadership And Spec. Ed
January 2003
Cardinal Stritch University Milwaukee, WI
Bachelor of Science Special Education
June 1981
LeMoyne-Owen College Memphis, TN
Bachelor of Science Elementary Education
June 1981
LeMoyne-Owen College Memphis, TN
Bachelor of Science Early Childhood Education
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