Katherine Gibson
Bloomington,IL
Summary
Substitute teaching has become a beloved second career. Learning to become accomplished in managing classrooms and delivering lessons. Careful about following teachers' plans and maintaining discipline.
Organized, dependable, successful along with managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet school goals.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
Permanent Building Substitute Teacher
McLean County Unit 5
08.2022 - Current
- Implemented data-driven instruction strategies to address unique needs of each student, leading to improved academic outcomes.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and fellow staff members, contributing to supportive school community.
- Utilized technology tools such as interactive whiteboards and digital resources to enhance student engagement and understanding of course material.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating positive and focused learning environment for all students.
- 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.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- 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.
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Unit 5 School District, Metcalf Elementary School
03.2019 - 08.2022
- Managed daily classroom routines efficiently, promoting structured environment conducive to learning.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and consistently enforced consequences in order to maintain orderly classroom conducive to learning.
- Enhanced classroom management skills by implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for behavior.
- Developed strong relationships with students, fostering positive learning environment that promoted academic growth.
Health Legislative Analyst
State Farm Insurance Inc
07.1998 - 07.2018
- Developed strategic recommendations for advancing legislative priorities based on extensive research and analysis.
- Maintained organized database tracking all pertinent legislation which simplified access for team members.
- Leveraged subject matter expertise to provide guidance in crafting strategic responses to evolving political dynamics.
- Managed complex projects efficiently while maintaining strict deadlines under high-pressure situations.
- Built strong relationships with stakeholders to foster collaborative environment in achieving common goals.
- Identified areas for policy language changes by analyzing existing legislation and regulations.
Health Group Medical, Health Underwriter
State Farm Insurance Inc
04.1994 - 07.1998
- Provided excellent customer service by addressing inquiries promptly and offering comprehensive explanations of underwriting decisions.
- Made approval and denial recommendations by determining accurate risk levels.
- Conducted regular audits of underwriting files to ensure accuracy, compliance, and consistency in decision-making processes.
- Developed strong relationships with agents leading to higher volume of quality submissions and successful underwriting.
- Reduced company losses by identifying potential risks and recommending appropriate mitigating measures.
- Assessed and advised on health applications utilizing in-depth underwriting process understanding.
- Achieved faster turnaround times in application processing by optimizing workflows within underwriting department.
Health Underwriter
Union Insurance Company and Union Health Insurance
05.1981 - 04.1997
- Documented underwriting decisions and provided evidence of compliance with applicable regulations.
- Provided excellent customer service by addressing inquiries promptly and offering comprehensive explanations of underwriting decisions.
- Made approval and denial recommendations by determining accurate risk levels.
- Reviewed and analyzed medical history based on underwriting guidelines
Education
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture
Illinois State University
Normal, IL05-1981
Skills
- Flexibility
- Student engagement
- Collaborative learning
- Oral communication
- Special education
- Relationship building
- Behavior management
- Lesson plan implementation
- Lesson planning when doing long term assignments
Timeline
Permanent Building Substitute Teacher
McLean County Unit 5
08.2022 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Unit 5 School District, Metcalf Elementary School
03.2019 - 08.2022
Health Legislative Analyst
State Farm Insurance Inc
07.1998 - 07.2018
Health Group Medical, Health Underwriter
State Farm Insurance Inc
04.1994 - 07.1998
Health Underwriter
Union Insurance Company and Union Health Insurance
05.1981 - 04.1997
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture
Illinois State University
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