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Pamela Callahan

Davis,CA

Summary

Dynamic educator with a proven track record at DJUSD, skilled in effective lesson planning and promoting active student engagement. Adept at utilizing experiential learning approaches to enhance literacy and mathematics proficiency. Recognized for fostering social-emotional development and creating enriching activities that inspire students to excel academically.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Substitute Teacher

DJUSD
01.2018 - Current
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Monitored student performance and provided feedback to inform instruction.
  • Assisted students in mastering subject material and preparing for tests.
  • Developed creative instructional strategies to keep students engaged and motivated.
  • Developed lesson plans to align with grade-level standards and objectives.
  • Utilized variety of instructional strategies to meet individual student needs.
  • Documented student progress and provided regular updates to parents.
  • Implemented behavior management plans for students with challenging behavior.
  • Utilized variety of instructional strategies to meet individual student needs.
  • Monitored student performance and provided feedback to inform instruction.
  • Conferred with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
  • Collaborated with other educators to plan and review instruction.
  • Communicated with parents regarding lesson plans and upcoming activities and provided feedback on student performance.
  • Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
  • Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
  • Learned and utilized report card system for relaying student performance to parents.

Homeschool Teacher

Callahan School of Thought
09.2008 - 06.2016
  • Graded homework, quizzes, classwork and exams to report on progress of student achievements.
  • Attended textbooks fairs and homeschool meetings to understand different approaches to subject matter.
  • Researched multiple curricula, methodologies and perspectives as part of educational planning.
  • Adapted teaching methods and lesson plans to changing student needs.
  • Submitted and assembled student portfolios for local school district to satisfy legal guidelines.
  • Led groups of students on field trips to enriching destinations, introducing to new experiences and broadening education.
  • Organized hands-on instructional activities to supplement textbook instruction to engage and motivate students.
  • Led and coordinated various educational activities to develop students' physical, emotional and social growth.
  • Researched and chose appropriate curriculum to meet children's abilities and grade levels.
  • Evaluated classical, student-lead and unschooling methodologies for best option.
  • Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
  • Created and taught various classes to groups of homeschool students (including Living History projects, Speech and Debate classes, math workshops, modified Shakespeare play performances, Latin, science labs).
  • Worked with students of varied abilities, including students with profound giftedness, spectrum disorders, ADHD, hearing and learning disabilities.

Freelance Content Writer, Editor, Fact Checker

Holt, Winston, and Rinehart
06.1996 - 04.2006
  • Completed thorough research into assigned topics.
  • Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content in history and English high school and middle school textbooks.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Designed handouts and educational materials to help students improve writing skills.
  • Assisted students by writing textbook problems, exercises and projects to enhance understanding and independently find answers.
  • Created content for websites and online textbook publications in English and history textbooks.

Teaching Assistant

University of Texas at Austin
09.1994 - 06.1999
  • Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
  • Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
  • Advised and mentored students on navigating academic and professional goals with support and guidance.
  • Graded exams and assessments to evaluate student learning and provide feedback on performance.
  • Participated in and contributed to departmental meetings to stay informed about university policies and initiatives.
  • Offered office hours and one-on-one meetings with students to provide additional support and guidance to students.
  • Planned and delivered lectures and course materials to communicate course content and provide students with subject matter knowledge.
  • Built and maintained professional relationships with students and faculty members.

Education

Master of Arts - History

University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX
05-1996

Bachelor of Arts - History

University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX
05-1994

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Texas A&M University
College Station, TX
08-1990

Skills

  • Experiential learning approach
  • Enrichment activities
  • Social-emotional development
  • Comprehensive assessment evaluation
  • Writing proficiency development
  • Effective lesson planning
  • Promoting active student engagement
  • Effective scheduling and monitoring
  • Literacy strategies
  • Application of project-oriented teaching methods
  • Mathematics teaching

Timeline

Substitute Teacher

DJUSD
01.2018 - Current

Homeschool Teacher

Callahan School of Thought
09.2008 - 06.2016

Freelance Content Writer, Editor, Fact Checker

Holt, Winston, and Rinehart
06.1996 - 04.2006

Teaching Assistant

University of Texas at Austin
09.1994 - 06.1999

Master of Arts - History

University of Texas At Austin

Bachelor of Arts - History

University of Texas At Austin

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Texas A&M University

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