Microsoft Excel
TyVaria Ballard
Academic Tutor
Waco,TX
Summary
A college student with 4.5+ years of experience as an outgoing salesperson and food preparation, and certified in the Food Handler Program. A Communications major seeking to leverage my interpersonal skills to provide a friendly, and fun atmosphere for the customers. Exceptionally talented Tutor with over six plus years of teaching experience. Passionate about working with youth and adult learners. Strong commitment to enhancing and supporting education. Outstanding communication and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated to deliver one-on-one service focused on learning and skills development. Foster positive learning environment by encouraging students to develop individual skills. Specializing in 1:1 instruction, team collaboration and relations with students, parents and support staff.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Academic Tutor
Connally ISD
Waco, TX
09.2019 - 05.2021
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
- Stressed importance of good study habits by encouraging students to create personalized study plans.
- Supported teacher instruction, thoroughly discussing concepts and designing custom practice questions.
- Helped students prepare for routine and standardized tests and college entrance exams.
- Designed engaging lessons, using art and visual aids to enhance learning process.
Sales Associate
Sam’s Club
Waco, TX
01.2019 - 09.2019
- Restocked, arranged and organized merchandise within the store to drive product sales.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate products and join beneficial reward programs to promote loyalty and an overall satisfying experience.
- Educated associates to help meet company goals by highlighting target merchandise with strategic promotional approaches, which grew sales and company profits.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
Cashier/ Customer Service Representative
Burger King
Waco, TX
07.2016 - 09.2018
- Interacted positively with regular customers to build rapport, learn desires and remember names.
- Kept drawers accurate, current and secure by checking bills for counterfeit markers, storing large bills and keeping the adequate change.
- Mentored new team members on a register system, sales goals, met customer needs, maximized group performance, and maintained high customer service satisfaction.
- Maintained a clean and organized surrounding while multitasking in a fast-paced environment.
- Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
Education
High School Diploma -
08.2014 - 05.2018
- Member of Symphonic Band for three years.
- Member of Symphonic Band for four years.
- Member of Band Leadership served as a Mentor and Leadership leader for Woodwind section for three years.
- Elected Sectional Leader for Lower Woodwind section in Symphonic Band for two years.
- Member of Partners in Learning Success Program (PALS) as mentor/tutor for two years.
- Member of Gear Up program as mentor and advising tutor.
- Member of National Honor Society for three years.
- Awarded Principal's Award for exhibiting stellar performance throughout academic career.
- Awarded Most Humanitarian Award for exhibiting empathetic qualities and volunteer involvement within the community.
- Awarded Band Sweetheart for exhibiting empathetic qualities and involvement within multiple divisions of performance bands.
- Awarded Leadership of the Year due to exhibiting guidance and involvement within multiple divisions of performance bands.
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
08.2018 - 12.2020
- Awarded Best Essay of Fall 2018
- Awarded Dean’s List Spring of 2019
- Received Gear Up Scholar Scholarship
- McLennan Community College Academic Scholarship
- Member of The National Society of Leadership and Success for two years.
- Member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society for two and half years.
- Graduted with Honors with an A.A in Communication Studies.
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
08.2021 - Current
- Continuing education in B.S. of Psychology and a minor in Communication Studies.
- Professional development completed in Educational Studies for two years.
- An advocacy leader for educational rights for AVID curriculum in secondary education.
- Paraprofessional educator and academic tutor for grade levels dealing with Middle School and High School for seven years.
- Volunteer member for cleaning trash within local community and keeping Brazos River clean for three years.
Skills
Verbal and written communication
Writing tutoring
Relationship building
Interdisciplinary team collaboration
Organization and Time Management
Conflict Resolution
Microsoft applications proficiency
Dependable and Responsible
Software
Microsoft Word
Microsoft PowerPoint
Efficacy Typing of 64 WPM
Timeline
Tarleton State University - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
08.2021 - Current
Academic Tutor - Connally ISD
09.2019 - 05.2021
Sales Associate - Sam’s Club
01.2019 - 09.2019
McLennan Community College - Bachelor of Arts, Communications
08.2018 - 12.2020
Cashier/ Customer Service Representative - Burger King
07.2016 - 09.2018
Connally High School - High School Diploma,
08.2014 - 05.2018