MARIA TRAGOUDAS
CARTERVILLE
Summary
Adaptable and reliable substitute teacher, skilled in engaging students across various subjects and educational levels. Possess strong classroom management abilities, ensuring a supportive and structured learning environment. Demonstrated capability to adapt teaching methods to meet diverse student needs, fostering academic improvement. Made impactful contributions by maintaining continuity of education during teacher absences, and promoting positive student outcomes.
Caring and compassionate worker with experience handling multiple tasks, while remaining positive and composed in various situations. Offering great customer service and collaboration skills. Works well with office visitors and coworkers.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Full Time Substitute Teacher
Carterville Intermediate School
Carterville
08.2024 - Current
- Duties include following lesson plans, managing classroom behavior, engaging students, communicating effectively with students and staff, collaborating with administration and teachers to ensure student success, and ensuring a safe learning environment
Front Desk Associate
Gold's Gym
07.2020 - 02.2023
- Duties include making members at the gym feel welcomed, completing a variety of front desk tasks such as: taking phone calls, answering questions, handling correspondence, signing members up, and keeping the reception area clean and well organized
Server
Chili's
03.2019 - 04.2020
- Duties include familiarizing guests with menu and daily specials, accurately recording food and drink orders, and running food out for several groups at a time in a prompt manner
To-Go Packer/Hostess
Fujiyama Japanese Steakhouse
09.2017 - 08.2018
- Duties include taking phone calls, accurately taking orders, packing orders, taking reservations, greeting customers, and cashiering
Gymnastics Coach
Ultimate Gymnastics
12.2015 - 09.2017
- Duties include instructing group lessons, coaching private lessons, hosting and managing birthday parties, and helping plan birthday parties
Education
Teaching Certificate - Physical Education
TEACHER READY PROGRAM
01.2025
Bachelor of Kinesiology -
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY CARBONDALE
05.2023
Skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Effective communication
- Classroom management
- Empathy and patience
- Problem-solving
- Strong work ethic
- Time management
- Interpersonal skills
- Team collaboration
- Physical fitness
Volunteer Experience
- Volunteer at Nursing Home through Key Club, 2014-2017
- Volunteer at Unity Point School Health Fair, 2019
Certification
- Teaching certificate physical education
Timeline
Full Time Substitute Teacher
Carterville Intermediate School
08.2024 - Current
Front Desk Associate
Gold's Gym
07.2020 - 02.2023
Server
Chili's
03.2019 - 04.2020
To-Go Packer/Hostess
Fujiyama Japanese Steakhouse
09.2017 - 08.2018
Gymnastics Coach
Ultimate Gymnastics
12.2015 - 09.2017
Teaching Certificate - Physical Education
TEACHER READY PROGRAM
Bachelor of Kinesiology -
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY CARBONDALE
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