Years educational experience post bachelor degree
Julie Smith
Educator
Tallapoosa,Georgia
Summary
Dependable educator with success providing educational assistance and instruction to various levels of learners. Committed to providing students with necessary tools to achieve academic goals, instilling love of learning, and cooperative teamwork. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
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Work History
Coordinator
Marietta City Schools, Marietta Evening School
Marietta, GA
02.2021 - Current
- Gathered and organized printed materials required for program participation.
- Planned and coordinated educational events and activities such as college visits and end of semester awards.
- Scheduled and attended student meetings and recorded meeting minutes for faculty.
- Directed day-to-day operations of education program and supervised support staff to delegate assignments and evaluate performance.
- Conferred and resolved education-related issues and problems with students, parents and school officials.
- Advised students on course selection, credits toward graduation and career decisions.
- Represented educational program at meetings and conferences to serve as subject matter liaison for array of services and activities assigned.
School Counselor
Marietta City Schools
Marietta , GA
08.2020 - Current
- Supported students through challenging developmental milestones and crisis situations and coordinated outside service referrals for those needing extra assistance.
- Built schedules around students' strengths and long-term goals, customizing different approaches for college preparatory and technical school pathways.
- Offered extra assistance to students of impoverished backgrounds by providing clothes for job interviews and support for basic needs.
- Maintained positive relationships and open communication with parents about application paperwork, testing requirements and upcoming deadlines.
- Guided students through evaluating career interests and potential schools.
- Encouraged students to explore age-appropriate and career-related opportunities.
- Collaborated with parents, school faculty and social workers to address problems and grow student success.
- Reviewed transcripts to verify students met graduation or college entrance requirements and wrote letters of recommendation.
- Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
- Identified issues that hindered student academic achievement.
School Counselor and After School Program Coordinator
Marietta City Schools Performance Learning Center
Marietta, Georgia
12.2012 - 07.2020
- Maintained school focus on learning by enforcing rules related to academics, student discipline and class attendance.
- Verified student grades, attendance and schedules.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Counseled students about rules and policies during school assemblies.
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
- Administered standardized tests to evaluate student performance and progress.
- Studied assessment information covering students, teachers and school operations to formulate improvement plans.
Teacher & Lead Teacher/After School Coordinator
Marietta Performance Learning Center
Marietta, Georgia
08.2004 - 12.2012
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Maintained school focus on learning by enforcing rules related to academics, student discipline and class attendance.
- Developed subject and grade leaders to advance oversight and improve instruction.
- Administered standardized tests to evaluate student performance and progress.
- Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote to teaching staff and administrative personnel positive interaction with students and families.
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
Training Manager
McDonald's Corp
Carrollton, GA
07.2003 - 08.2004
- Conducted orientation sessions and organized on-the-job training for new hires.
- Alternated training methods to diversify instruction, strengthen learning opportunities and enhance program success.
- Reviewed and edited all training materials for accuracy and company policy compliance.
- Coordinated ongoing technical training and personal development classes for staff members.
- Trained new hires to perform cross-training exercises with experienced workers.
- Communicated all learning and performance objectives, schedules and training assessments to upper management.
- Led daily, weekly and monthly coaching, counseling and feedback sessions.
Teacher
Haralson County Board of Education
Carrollton, Georgia
07.1998 - 06.2002
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
- Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets and attendance logs.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
Assistant Manager
Cedartown Foods, Inc. McDonald's Franchise
Bremen, Georgia
08.1993 - 08.1998
- Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales.
- Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies.
- Achieved recognition for contribution to store success by optimizing sales.
- Reduced corporate costs by developing and implementing improved merchandising, receiving and maintenance procedures.
- Established and optimized schedules to keep coverage and service in line with forecasted demands.
- Planned team-building exercises to increase employee performance and job satisfaction.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy and reducing discrepancies.
- Verified inventory counts remained within monthly tolerance levels and compiled financial data in compliance with budget.
- Set and enforced policies focused on increasing team productivity and strengthening operational efficiency.
Paraprofessional
Burwell Psychoeducational Center
Carrollton, GA
09.1993 - 07.1996
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Encouraged dynamic and pleasant educational environment by promoting both gentle discipline and cooperation.
- Graded tests and papers and recorded grades for teaching staff.
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Maintained head count and attendance sheets.
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper and crayons.
Education
Educational Specialist - Educational Leadeship
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL 07.2017 - 01.2019
Master of Education History -
University of West Alabama
Livingston, AL 01.2010 - 01.2012
Master of Education School Counseling -
University of West Alabama
Livingston, AL 08.2006 - 02.2008
Bachelor of Science - Broad Field Social Science
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA 08.1996 - 03.1998
Skills
Strategic planning
Affiliations
Professional Association of Georgia Educators Georgia
School Counseling Association
Cobb County School Counselors Association
Phi Kappa Phi
Southern Association for College Admission Counseling
Accomplishments
School Counselor of the Year 2019-2020
"Be Somebody" Inaugural Marietta Mayor’s Award 2018
Outstanding Certified Employee 2007 and 2014
Outstanding New Employee 2005
Timeline
Coordinator
Marietta City Schools, Marietta Evening School
02.2021 - Current
School Counselor
Marietta City Schools
08.2020 - Current
Educational Specialist - Educational Leadeship
Nova Southeastern University
07.2017 - 01.2019
School Counselor and After School Program Coordinator
Marietta City Schools Performance Learning Center
12.2012 - 07.2020
Master of Education History -
University of West Alabama
01.2010 - 01.2012
Master of Education School Counseling -
University of West Alabama
08.2006 - 02.2008
Teacher & Lead Teacher/After School Coordinator
Marietta Performance Learning Center
08.2004 - 12.2012
Training Manager
McDonald's Corp
07.2003 - 08.2004
Teacher
Haralson County Board of Education
07.1998 - 06.2002
Bachelor of Science - Broad Field Social Science
University of West Georgia
08.1996 - 03.1998
Paraprofessional
Burwell Psychoeducational Center
09.1993 - 07.1996
Assistant Manager
Cedartown Foods, Inc. McDonald's Franchise
08.1993 - 08.1998
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