Linda Lang
Columbus
Summary
Dynamic educator with proven expertise in literacy development and student engagement, honed across roles at Bartholomew Consolidated School and First United Methodist Church Preschool. Excelled in creating inclusive learning environments, leveraging smartboard technology, and fostering significant improvements in student performance. Recognized for exceptional relationship building and motivational techniques, consistently exceeding employer expectations.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Bartholomew Consolidated School
08.2023 - Current
- Organized lesson plans using teaching software for long-term interim assignments.
- Communicated with parents regarding lesson plans and upcoming activities and provided feedback on student performance.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Utilized variety of instructional strategies to meet individual student needs.
- Prepared objectives and outlines for courses of study by following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.
- Conferred with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
- Researched and selected age-appropriate materials and resources for classroom instruction.
- Collaborated with other educators to plan and review instruction.
- Developed lesson plans to align with grade-level standards and objectives.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Bartholomew Consolidated School
08.2021 - Current
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
Learning Tree Preschool
First United Methodist Church Preschool
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Education
No Degree -
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Indianapolis, IN05-2026
Skills
- Literacy development
- Student engagement
- Positive reinforcement
- Motivational techniques
- Assessment techniques
- Mathematics instruction
- Relationship building and management
- Lesson plan implementation
- Smartboard technology
- Elementary education
- Behavior management
- Reporting and documenting
- Lecturing and teaching
Certification
- Substitute Teaching License (varies by state) - Indiana Department of Education.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Bartholomew Consolidated School
08.2023 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Bartholomew Consolidated School
08.2021 - Current
Learning Tree Preschool
First United Methodist Church Preschool
08.2021 - 05.2023
No Degree -
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
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