Emma Dodge
Geneseo
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Rock Island Milan School District 41
09.2025 - Current
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Followed classroom plans left by 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.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Developed creative instructional strategies to keep students engaged and motivated.
Student Teacher, Kindergarten
Rock Island-Milan School District 41
08.2025 - 12.2025
- Explained class material to children under supervision from teacher.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Took detailed notes on teaching processes before designing lessons, adapting methods to classroom types and student interests.
- Integrated new strategies for optimal classroom management and behavioral control.
- Improved teaching abilities by closely monitoring teaching methods and impacts and implementing viable changes to curriculum and teaching methods.
- Supported lead teachers in daily tasks such as attendance records, test administration and behavioral enforcement.
- Supported students outside of classroom environments by contributing to assemblies, athletic events and special performances.
- Pursued every opportunity to grow abilities and take on increasing responsibility.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Monitored student progress to provide feedback on assignments and guidance on areas requiring improvement.
Lead Daycare Teacher
Geneseo Child Care
01.2024 - 07.2025
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
- Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL12-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Black Hawk College
Moline, IL01-2023
Skills
- Serving diverse communities
- Curriculum development
- Creative lesson plan development
- Effective classroom management
- Assessment and evaluation
- Positive role model and mentor
- Interactive teaching and learning
- Effective communication skills
Certification
- PEL License
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Rock Island Milan School District 41
09.2025 - Current
Student Teacher, Kindergarten
Rock Island-Milan School District 41
08.2025 - 12.2025
Lead Daycare Teacher
Geneseo Child Care
01.2024 - 07.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Western Illinois University
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Black Hawk College
Approvals
Early Childhood Special Education