ALEXANDRIA FAIRLEY
Jacksonville
Summary
Dedicated education professional with expertise in modern teaching methodologies and a proven track record of fostering positive student relationships to enhance engagement and success. Known for meticulous attention to detail and a high-energy approach, excelling in dynamic environments. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently while creating supportive learning atmospheres.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Teacher
Laurel Middle School
Laurel
12.2020 - 01.2022
- Took charge of a classroom of between 24 and 28 students, ensuring student strengths and weaknesses were identified and reinforcing positive experiences while conducting remedial measures, as appropriate
- Created and adapted lesson plans according to students' academic needs, including individual and group work
- Utilized formative and summative assessment data to drive daily instruction; created formative assessments based on benchmark standards
- Participated in and conducted parent-teacher conferences, advising parents on their child's progress and how best to reinforce education
- Met with parents, guardians, administrators, and counselors to address and resolve students' behavioral issues
Cashier/Waitress
Mama Rubys
Brookhaven
03.2020 - 08.2020
- Excelled in a fast-paced environment and quickly adapted to the flexibility and demand of the restaurant industry by picking up extra shifts and tables
- Escort customers to their tables, explain how various menu items are prepared, describe ingredients and cooking methods, inform customers of daily specials, prepare checks, present menus to customers and answer questions, and make recommendations upon request
- Upsold various food and beverage items while being knowledgeable of specials and other promotions and deals
- Made sure that every customer was taken care of properly at the cash register
- Made sure the environment was clean and friendly so that customers would want to return
Waitress
Logan's Roadhouse
Hattiesburg
07.2018 - 05.2019
- Excelled in a fast-paced environment and quickly adapted to the flexibility and demand of the restaurant industry by picking up extra shifts and tables
- Escort customers to their tables, explain how various menu items are prepared, describe ingredients and cooking methods, inform customers of daily specials, prepare checks, present menus to customers and answer questions, and make recommendations upon request
- Upsold various food and beverage items while being knowledgeable of specials and other promotions and deals
- Checked customers' identification to ensure they met minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages
- Roll silverware, and set up food stations, side work, and dining areas to prepare for the next shift or large parties
- Resolved customer complaints by any necessary means, such as a complementary drink or appetizer, and in some cases, made entire refunds
- Maintained tip average between 18%-25% across all shifts
Sales Associate/Cashier
Toot's Florist Flower Shop
Brookhaven
01.2012 - 01.2018
- Responsible for rotating inventory to ensure that only fresh flowers were sold to customers
- Created new arrangements beneficial to shop
- Worked the sales floor helping customers pick out arrangements
- Ensured the sales floor was clean and assisted in setting up new marketing displays
- Organized daily deliveries to guarantee each delivery was accurate and on time
- Informed customers about discounts, special offers, and programs to improve their customer experience
- Kept accurate financial records by collecting and documenting timely and past-due customer payments
- Completed rush deliveries under tight deadlines to meet customer requirements
Volunteer
Boys & Girls Club of Brookhaven
Brookhaven
01.2012 - 05.2014
- Assisted members with their daily homework
- Helped keep members on task, quiet, and focused on completing their school assignments
- Kept members motivated to complete their school assignments
- Reviewed completed homework for errors
- Assisted in cleaning the program area after completion of an activity
- Disseminated information to parents and members as needed
- Monitored members and activities within the program area
- Participated in and initiated games with members
Education
B.Sc. - Elementary Education
The University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS01.2020
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Strong communication skills
- Experience with different teaching styles
- Ability to prepare students for standardized testing
- Adaptability
- Maintain classroom order
- Promote student and parent engagement
- Word processing software
- Classroom technology
- Upselling techniques
- Service prioritization
- Customer service
- Order management
- Strong work ethic
- Guest engagement
- Cash handling
Affiliations
- Hair Styling
- Hair Braiding
- Traveling
- Singing
Certification
- State of Mississippi Braiding License
Timeline
Elementary Teacher
Laurel Middle School
12.2020 - 01.2022
Cashier/Waitress
Mama Rubys
03.2020 - 08.2020
Waitress
Logan's Roadhouse
07.2018 - 05.2019
Sales Associate/Cashier
Toot's Florist Flower Shop
01.2012 - 01.2018
Volunteer
Boys & Girls Club of Brookhaven
01.2012 - 05.2014
B.Sc. - Elementary Education
The University of Southern Mississippi
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