Teacher/Substitute Teacher
Palmerton School District
Palmerton, Pennsylvania
Taught Music contractually for grades K-5 and Computer Technology for grades 6-8-Designed various cross-curriculum activities to enhance connections between school subjects-Fostered classroom conducive to learning and promoting excellent student/teacher interactions-Followed professional practices aligned with school and system policies in working with students,students' records, parents and colleagues-Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills as they relate to interaction with students,parents, other teachers, administrators, and other school personnel-Facilitated home-school communication by holding conferences, telephoning, and sending writtencommunications-Maintained confidentiality of students and students' records-Worked cooperatively with school administrators, special support personnel, colleagues and parents-Complied with rules, regulations and policies of governing agencies and supervisory personnel andstate administrative regulations and Board of Education policies-Demonstrated professional teaching practices and accurate, up-to-date knowledge of content inteaching-Implemented designated curriculum, maintained lesson plans as required by school policy, andassigned reasonable tasks and homework to students-Participated in professional development opportunities and applied the concepts to classroom andschool activities-Maintained classroom management using a daily bell ringer, solid agenda, and prompts-Provided adequate information, plans, and material for substitute teacher-Enforced regulations concerning student conduct and discipline-Demonstrated attendance and timeliness for assigned responsibilities-Maintained complete, accurate and appropriate records and files-Attended and participated in faculty meetings and other assigned meetings and activities according to school policy