Devin Applewhite
Knoxville
Summary
Reliable and compassionate substitute teacher with nearly nine years of experience supporting students from early childhood through middle school. Brings a strong background in social work and child development, with a proven ability to create calm, structured, and engaging classroom environments that promote learning and emotional well-being. Known for flexibility, professionalism, and a nurturing approach that helps students feel supported and motivated. Committed to fostering positive relationships, maintaining continuity in instruction, and contributing to a collaborative school community.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Developmental Playgroup Worker
Child Development Resources
01.2010 - 06.2012
- Plan, prepare, and lead engaging, play-based activities that support developmental milestones and early learning goals.
- Support children with diverse abilities and needs, using developmentally appropriate strategies.
- Collaborate with other staff, including family consultants, and therapists to implement plans or developmental interventions.
- Maintain cleanliness, organization, and safety standards of the play environment.
- Foster strong, positive relationships with families by providing support, updates, and resources related to early childhood development.
- Participate in staff meetings, ongoing training, and professional development.
Family Consultant
Child Development Resources
06.2012 - 09.2013
- Assessed family needs through comprehensive interviews and evaluations.
- Developed individualized support plans to enhance child development outcomes.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic care for families.
- Provided guidance on parenting strategies and developmental milestones.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Monitored progress of families, adjusting interventions as necessary.
- Collaborated with community resources to connect families with additional services.
- Documented case notes and progress reports in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Foster strong, positive relationships with families by being a steady support and attending weekly meetings in their homes.
- Participate in staff meetings, ongoing training, and professional development.
Substitute Teacher, Kindergarten
Crestmont Prep
09.2019 - 04.2021
- Facilitated engaging lessons to promote early literacy and numeracy skills.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to ensure a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop instructional materials while the teacher was absent.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Faith Christian Academy
01.2021 - 05.2024
- Implemented lesson plans given by the primary teacher to support learning needs across K-12 grade levels.
- Collaborated with faculty to ensure continuity in curriculum delivery during teacher absences.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Adapted teaching strategies to foster engagement and understanding among students.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating a positive learning environment for all students.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Northland Christian Academy
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Collaborated with faculty to ensure continuity in curriculum delivery during teacher absences.
- Implemented lesson plans to support learning needs across K-12 grade levels.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating a positive learning environment for all students.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social WOrk
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, Virginia, VA05-2012
Skills
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Child development strategies
- Family support services
- Student engagement
- Communication skills
- Positive reinforcement techniques
- Conflict resolution strategies
- Professional development participation
- Community resource coordination
- Positive reinforcement
- Multi-subject instruction
- Special needs support
- Parent communication
- Lesson implementation
- Lesson plan implementation
- Staff collaboration
- Classroom and activity supervision
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Northland Christian Academy
09.2023 - 05.2024
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Faith Christian Academy
01.2021 - 05.2024
Substitute Teacher, Kindergarten
Crestmont Prep
09.2019 - 04.2021
Family Consultant
Child Development Resources
06.2012 - 09.2013
Developmental Playgroup Worker
Child Development Resources
01.2010 - 06.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Social WOrk
Virginia Commonwealth University