Adela Long
Trumann,AR
Summary
Newly graduated teacher with experience gained by substituting and working in a preschool classroom. Dedicated to learn and grow as an educator, I am currently pursuing a master's degree in education. Passionate about fostering a positive, inclusive learning environment where every student feels valued and supported. Committed to prioritizing students' academic, social, and emotional growth.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Wilsub
08.2023 - 12.2024
- Followed classroom plans left by classroom teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
- Monitored students behavior in classroom.
- Kept students on track.
Assistant Classroom Teacher
Batesville Preschool
10.2022 - 07.2023
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Gathered evidence throughout the year for ECERS.
- Maintained routines in the classroom and enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior.
- Professional Development training.
- Organized snack time and nap hours.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
- Helped teacher prepare lessons, instructional material and displays.
- Promoted an inclusive classroom.
- Promoted language development in students by engaging them in conversations, reading stories, and teaching songs related to various themes.- Participated in the LENA Program
- Promoted physical health in students by integrating daily outdoor playtime.
- Facilitated conflict resolution among students, teaching them valuable interpersonal skills.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share teaching strategies and improve classroom practices.
Sales Assosiate
Shoe Department
10.2020 - 11.2022
- Organized shelves to maintain store visual appeal.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Educated clients on current promotional offerings and shoes that would work best for them.
- Closing shift duties such as cleaning the bathroom, straightening shelves, vacuuming, and more.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mountain Meadows Nursing And Rehabilitation
08.2020 - 01.2021
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Reported any concerns to the hall nurse.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Formed bonds with the residents and gained their trust.
- Advocated for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Documented everything- Bed changes, baths or showers, how much they ate, behavior, etc.
Cashier
Popeyes® Louisana Kitchen
10.2018 - 02.2020
- Assisted with stocking shelves and properly rotating food items, minimizing waste and maintaining fresh inventory.
- Operated cash register systems efficiently, quickly inputting orders and processing payments for fast service turnaround times.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, contributing to a positive environment for customers and coworkers.
- Closing shift duties- sweeping, mopping, cleaning bathrooms, and more.
Education
Certificate - Nursing Assistant
U of A Community College Batesville
Batesville, Ar12-2019
Technical Certificate - General Studies
UofA Community College Batesville
Batesville, AR12-2022
Associate of Science - Elementary Education
UofA Community College Batesville
Batesville12-2022
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Arkansas Montivello
Monticello, Ar12-2024
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Arkansas Monticello
Monticello12-2025
Skills
- Activity planning
- Microsoft office
- Cultural Awareness
- Relationship building and management
- Student engagement
- Classroom management
- Classroom organization
- Empathy
- CPR/ First Aid
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Wilsub
08.2023 - 12.2024
Assistant Classroom Teacher
Batesville Preschool
10.2022 - 07.2023
Sales Assosiate
Shoe Department
10.2020 - 11.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mountain Meadows Nursing And Rehabilitation
08.2020 - 01.2021
Cashier
Popeyes® Louisana Kitchen
10.2018 - 02.2020
Certificate - Nursing Assistant
U of A Community College Batesville
Technical Certificate - General Studies
UofA Community College Batesville
Associate of Science - Elementary Education
UofA Community College Batesville
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Arkansas Montivello
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Arkansas Monticello