VALERIE PETERSON

Columbus, GA ***** 334-***-**** adz2jm@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Compassionate Substitute Teacher with distinguished knowledge of child development. Skilled at working closely with students to maintain progression and control behavioral issues. Committed to keeping up with lesson plans while keeping classrooms fun. Accomplishments

Enhanced student learning with English & math exercises and worksheets. Specialized in substituting for English & math classes. Brought about excellence through repetitive and one-on-one tutoring. Skills

Small Group Tutoring

Lesson Plan Implementation

Classroom and Activity Supervision

Lunchtime Assistance

Teacher Assistance

Clerical Support

Classroom Practices

Work History

Substitute Teacher 10/2019 to 12/2021

Kelly Services – Opelika, AL

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

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

Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.

Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.

Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.

Tutor 01/2019 to 08/2019

Ward 2 – Opelika, AL

Tutored struggling, average and advanced students in Type course materials. Assessed students' progress throughout tutoring sessions and adjusted instructional methods and content focus.

Organized group tutoring sessions to help students struggling in similar areas. Provided one-on-one and small group instruction to over Number students falling behind in Type skills.

Coordinated parent meetings, discussing student progress and developing individualized solutions to areas of concern.

Collaborated with parents to create tutoring sessions appropriate for student's age, learning preference and learning style.

After School Teacher 06/2005 to 08/2009

Opelika City Schools – Opelika, AL

Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs. Observed and monitored children's play activities to promote healthy, safe environment. Prepared after-school enrichment activities for children to encourage student participation. Tutored and assisted children in small groups of individuals to help master assignments and reinforce learning concepts.

Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.

English & Math Tutor 08/2008 to 05/2009

Edward Bell High School – Camp Hill, AL

Planned and implemented lessons to positively increase vocabulary and sentence structure skills. Established positive classroom management boundaries to create safe, known environment for behavior among students.

Evaluated student progress to offer recommendations for further development. Designed exams to test fluency in reading, writing, speaking and comprehension of English language.

Successfully improved Language-speaking students' English grammar and vocabulary levels through written and interactive activities.

Worked one-on-one with students needing individualized attention and developed with special learning plans for struggling people.

Delivered instruction in language arts encompassing reading, grammar, composition and literature, working with teachers in other subjects to integrate skills across curriculum. Planned lessons for classroom of Number students.

Tutored and assisted Number Type students per Timeframe to help students comprehend and master English language.

Education

Business & Office Technology : Business Office 09/2002 Columbus Technical College - Columbus, GA

Certifications

Area of certification Training - Timeframe

Circle Leaders of Opelika Certificate, Substitute Teacher License I received a certificate for being a leader to help alleviate poverty.

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