Connie Bruce
Villa Ridge,MO
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Meramec Valley R3 School District, excelling in classroom management and relationship building. Enhanced student engagement through differentiated instruction and effective IEP documentation. Adaptable leader with strong organizational skills, fostering a positive learning environment that promotes academic growth and collaboration.
Possesses versatile skills in project management, problem-solving, and collaboration. Brings fresh perspective and strong commitment to quality and success. Recognized for adaptability and proactive approach in delivering effective solutions.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher/Paraprofessional
Meramec Valley R3 School District
08.2011 - 05.2021
- 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 for 20 to 25 students.
- 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.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Provided support to special education students in inclusive classrooms, developing accommodations and modifications to meet their unique needs.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and research-based teaching strategies for continuous improvement in practice.
- Increased student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instruction methods tailored to individual learning styles.
- Provided substitute teaching services across multiple grade levels and subjects, maintaining educational continuity in absence of regular teachers.
Team Leader Manager
AT&T
05.1980 - 2013
- Resolved programming issues prior to deployment of production software. Negotiating immediate solutions through discussions of changes with a team of programmers (40 t0 200). Coordinating implementation and testing of those changes decreasing escalations to executive office.
- Enhanced team productivity by implementing efficient workflow processes and setting clear performance expectations through email, daily conference calls and team meetings.
- Led employee relations through effective communication, coaching, training, and development of multiple teams worldwide.
- Collaborated with senior management on strategic planning efforts, aligning departmental objectives with overall company vision.
- Performed liaison functions between our organization and contracted employees from other countries.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Webster University
Webster Groves MO05-1996
Skills
- Classroom management
- Adaptable
- Relationship building and management
- Student engagement
- Records management
- Instructional technology
- IEP documentation
- Organization and planning
- Multitasking and organization
Timeline
Substitute Teacher/Paraprofessional
Meramec Valley R3 School District
08.2011 - 05.2021
Team Leader Manager
AT&T
05.1980 - 2013
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Webster University