• Provide substitute teaching for a variety of subjects across Pre-K to 5th grade, ensuring lessons continue smoothly in the absence of regular teachers.• Build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents, contributing to a welcoming and cooperative classroom environment.• Plan and lead engaging activities that include instruction, hands-on work, and opportunities for students to ask questions and explore new concepts.• Frequently commended by principals and supervisors for reliability, preparation, and ability to manage classrooms effectively, even with short notice, while keeping students engaged and focused

• Served as Team Lead for two years, attending district-wide meetings and effectively communicating instructions, deadlines, and curriculum updates to administrators (principal, assistant principal, diagnostician) and a team of up to 15 staff members.• Organized and led training workshops for first-year teachers.• Managed daily billing for 30+ Medicaid entries and reviewed the team’s submissions for accuracy and compliance.• Collected and updated data for each student’s IEP, ensuring reports were accurate and compliant with district guidelines, often updating over 200 times a week.• Mentored new teachers, helping them with professional development based on their needs and reviewing their lesson plans and assignments before they were submitted.• Created and planned lessons across all subjects, using Alternate Curriculum standards and IEP goals to guide instruction in functional academics, communication, self-help, and social skills.• Led annual review meetings with parents, guardians, and school leaders to discuss student progress, update goals, and plans for the next semester.• Worked with a diverse group of teachers in various settings, including teaching through virtual platforms.

• Provided one-on-one and small group instructional support to students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Dyslexia.• Managed severe behavior issues while encouraging positive growth and development in students with challenging conduct.• Worked closely with teachers and parents to create and implement individualized education and behavior plans for students.• Used a variety of teaching methods and materials to engage students with different learning styles.

• Supervised 130 students and managed a team of 20 staff members.• Ensured teachers followed compliance regulations and maintained appropriate staff-to-student ratios as per state and local guidelines.• Handled office tasks, including managing computerized attendance, organizing administrative and financial documents, and maintaining accurate records of daily transactions.• Built strong relationships with parents, keeping them informed about their child's progress and behavior.