Alyssa Hicks
Lebanon
Summary
Dedicated Substitute Teacher with strong classroom management and student engagement skills. Effectively implements lesson plans tailored to diverse student needs, ensuring productive learning environments. Committed to fostering positive relationships and enhancing academic performance through consistent support and encouragement.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Services
Memphis, TN
12.2025 - 05.2026
- Facilitated classroom learning by implementing lesson plans tailored to diverse student needs.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, fostering a positive and productive learning environment.
- Supported teachers by preparing instructional materials and organizing classroom resources.
- Adapted quickly to various educational settings, ensuring seamless transitions between classes.
- Collaborated with staff to address student concerns and enhance academic performance.
- Monitored student progress and provided constructive feedback to support individual learning goals.
- Utilized technology tools for lesson delivery and communication with students and staff.
- 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.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Enhanced classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and maintaining clear expectations for behavior.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Boosted student engagement with interactive lessons, incorporating real-world examples and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, and progress reports, ensuring timely submission to administration for reporting purposes.
- Assisted in development of individualized education plans for students requiring additional support, contributing to their academic success.
- Fostered positive classroom environment, managing student behavior and promoting respect.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and research-based teaching strategies for continuous improvement in practice.
- Provided substitute teaching services across multiple grade levels and subjects, maintaining educational continuity in absence of regular teachers.
- Contributed to positive school culture by participating in extracurricular activities and events.
- Adapted quickly to different classroom settings and teaching assignments, demonstrating flexibility and resourcefulness.
Substitute Teacher/Supervisor
Fallbrook Union Elementary School District
Camp Pendleton South, CA
08.2025 - 09.2025
- Delivered instructional support in absence of lead teacher, ensuring continuity of learning.
- Implemented lesson plans effectively, adapting materials to meet diverse student needs.
- Cultivated positive classroom environment, promoting student engagement and participation.
- Assisted with classroom management, maintaining discipline and focus among students.
- Provided substitute teaching services across multiple grade levels and subjects, maintaining educational continuity in absence of regular teachers.
- Contributed to positive school culture by participating in extracurricular activities and events.
- Assisted in organizing school events and activities, enhancing community engagement and student involvement.
- Provided support during parent-teacher conferences, fostering strong communication between parents and educators.
- Improved overall school performance by setting high expectations for staff and monitoring progress regularly.
- Boosted teacher morale with supportive leadership style, providing feedback and recognition for hard work.
- Contributed to curriculum development efforts, ensuring alignment with state standards and best practices in education.
- Managed school events, coordinating logistics to ensure smooth execution of activities and functions.
- Backed up classroom teachers by supervising students in classes, at recess or during special activities.
Education
High School Diploma -
First Coast High School
Jacksonville, FL06-2014
Skills
- Classroom management
- Adaptable
- Relationship building and management
- Student engagement
- Positive reinforcement
- Group and individual instruction
- Verbal and written communication
- Creativity in teaching
- Lesson plan implementation
- Lesson planning
- Activity planning
- Parent-teacher communication
- Safety awareness
- Elementary education
- Activity management
- Parent communication
- Records management
- Creative thinking
- Critical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Decision-making
- Classroom and activity supervision
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Documentation and reporting
- Written communication
- Active listening
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Services
12.2025 - 05.2026
Substitute Teacher/Supervisor
Fallbrook Union Elementary School District
08.2025 - 09.2025
High School Diploma -
First Coast High School