Deborah Michelle Folsom
Hope Mills
Summary
Distinguished for elevating student engagement and fostering a positive learning environment, I excelled as a Substitute Teacher at ESS. Leveraging multi-subject instruction and exceptional classroom management, I was frequently requested by teachers for my trusted performance. My approach combines innovative behavior management with strong relationship-building skills, significantly enhancing classroom dynamics and student motivation.
Reliable and knowledgeable educator with experience developing and delivering engaging lessons. Friendly individual enjoys helping students learn new concepts and subjects.
Compassionate Substitute Teacher with distinguished knowledge of child development. Skilled at working closely with students to maintain progression and control behavioral issues. Committed to keeping up with lesson plans while keeping classrooms fun.
Experienced substitute teacher with 1 years of experience successfully helping students achieve academic goals. Life-long learner and passionate educator looking to make difference in children's lives. Adaptable and flexible to meet classroom and institutional needs
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-12
ESS
08.2024 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by the class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- 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.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Enhanced classroom engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
- Utilized variety of instructional strategies to meet individual student needs.
- Monitored student performance and provided feedback to inform instruction.
- Monitored student behavior and administered discipline as needed.
- Developed creative instructional strategies to keep students engaged and motivated.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans for students with challenging behavior.
Education
Associate of Arts - Elementary School Teaching
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville, NC05-2025
Skills
- Student engagement
- Positive reinforcement
- Multi-subject instruction
- Special needs support
- Classroom management
- Relationship building and management
- Behavior management
- Classroom organization
- Safety awareness
- Behavior modeling
- Attention to detail
- Classroom and activity supervision
- Relationship building
- Enforcing classroom rules
Certification
- Certification: Substitute teacher (app-garden)
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-12
ESS
08.2024 - Current
Associate of Arts - Elementary School Teaching
Fayetteville Technical Community College
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