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ALICE WAMBUI RAINE

ALICE WAMBUI RAINE

Saint Louis Park,MN

Summary

Although I have vast experience as a Teacher that has utilized my strong dedication to children’s development and to their educational needs. My strong passion for children’s development together with skills and experience that has enabled me to make a significant difference in encouraging creativity and higher-order thinking which has increased children performance,I would like to continue keeping up with the cutting edge teaching technologies and research methods in teaching practice.

I am a Highly motivated professional with 12 years of entrepreneurial and management experience. Skillfully creates and maintains professional and loyal relationships with co-workers, staff and clients while managing administrative and sales employees. Comfortable working independently as manager and leader and as collaborative team member. Applies business acumen and experience and exercises decisive judgment to meet and exceed organizational goals. Take-charge professional delivering executive support and team leadership to business operations. Dependable and detail-oriented to manage multiple tasks and priorities. Broad experience includes office management, accounting, accounts receivable, invoicing, dispatching, database management, vendor negotiations and contract management. Recognized for exemplary customer service and team collaboration.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Business Owner

AMA Bath Essentials
Saint Louis Park, MN
01.2021 - Current
  • Reconciled daily sales, prepared bank deposits and assessed financial transaction reports.
  • Conferred with customers to understand needs and finalize purchase orders.
  • Kept records for production, inventory, income and expenses.
  • Determined pricing for products or services based on costs and competition.
  • Interviewed, trained and supervised employees.
  • Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
  • Resolved issues quickly through meticulous research and quick decision-making.
  • Established favorable relationships with vendors and contractors, facilitating contract negotiation and development of marketing and sales strategies.
  • Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends.

Nursing Assistant

Monarch Healthcare Management
Saint Louis Park, MN
01.2019 - Current
  • Involved in visiting of the sick
  • Taking care of the elderly
  • Demonstrated respect and regard for dignity of patients, families and fellow employees to promote professional, responsible and courteous environment.
  • Assessed vitals and noted medical information to report changes to nursing staff and physicians.
  • Assisted patients with daily activities under nurse's supervision to provide essential care and emotional support.
  • Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
  • Implemented fall prevention techniques as specified in plan of care.
  • Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
  • Documented nursing assessments, treatments and follow-up care to maintain patient safety and optimize workflow.

Founder

Raine Educational Group
, Kenya
01.2011 - Current
  • Devised organizational vision, mission and foundational structure to facilitate early growth.
  • Approved and negotiated contracts with distributors and suppliers.
  • Analyzed operations to evaluate company performance, determining areas of potential improvement.
  • Delivered speeches and attended industry conferences to promote company image and engage with buyers.

Substitute Teacher

Teachers On Call
Minneapolis, MN
09.2016 - 01.2019
  • Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
  • Provided classroom instruction outlined in teacher's lesson plans.
  • Implemented lesson plans assigned by classroom teacher to educate students about key concepts.
  • Provided notes and reports on school day activities to primary teacher.

3rd Grade Immersion ESL Teacher

Minneapolis Public Schools
Minneapolis, MN
10.2013 - 06.2016
  • Maintained safe, clean and organized classroom environment.
  • Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
  • Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
  • Improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity.

ESL Teacher, Team Lead

Durham Public Schools
Durham, NC
11.2010 - 08.2013
  • Provided one-on-one instruction for non-English speaking students within classroom settings.
  • Built relationships with students of diverse cultural, social and economic backgrounds.
  • Improved student grammar and conversational skills through role play assignments.
  • Taught lessons encompassing range of skill-building activities for speaking, writing, reading and listening.

Owner

Furaha Family Daycare
Tulsa, OK
05.2008 - 03.2010
  • Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends.
  • Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
  • Supervised performance of workers with goals of improving productivity, efficiency and cost savings.
  • Led startup and creation of operational procedures and workflow planning.

Tech Support Tier 2 /De-escalation Tech

DecisionOne
Tulsa, OK
09.2006 - 05.2008
  • Consulted via telephone to understand user problems, run through testing scripts and ask probing questions to locate root causes.
  • Answered use and repair questions via in-person, email and telephone requests.
  • Generated reports and updated files and documentation.
  • Responded to assistance requests from users and directed individuals through basic troubleshooting tasks.

French & German Student Teacher

Tigoni International School
Limuru, Kenya
01.1996 - 06.1999
  • Head of guidance and counseling
  • Delivered real-time, accurate oral translations and interpretations for clients.
  • Proofread, edited and revised translated documents.
  • Sat in on meetings to provide members with oral translations of conversations and information.
  • Identified and resolved conflicts in translation or interpretation of words or concepts.
  • Provided appropriate contextual information to increase clients understanding of translations.
  • Confirmed accuracy of technical terms and terminology and remained consistent during translation revisions.
  • Adhered to ethical codes protecting information confidentiality.
  • Compiled background information on content and context of translations for intended audience.
  • Checked original sources or authors to confirm translations retained meaning and intent.

Instructional Assistant

Nairobi Primary School
Nairobi, Kenya
01.1994 - 12.1995
  • Pre-K, 2nd grade teacher)/ Drama and Traditional dance instructor.
  • Provided classroom support throughout planned instruction and individual lessons.
  • Tutored and assisted children individually and in small groups to help master assignments and reinforce learning concepts.
  • Delivered instruction individually or in small groups with support from instructor.
  • Worked one-on-one with special needs students to help navigate through school challenges.
  • Organized student performance and enrichment activities to facilitate learning.
  • Tutored students in course material to improve comprehension.

Education

Educational Leadership Specialist

Concordia University
Saint Paul, MN
05.2023

Gladified Teacher -

Emerson Spanish Immersion School
01.2015

Some College (No Degree) - Customer Service

Direct TV
Tulsa, OK
05.2006

Some College (No Degree) - Customer Service

DecisionOne
Tulsa, OK
01.2006

Master of Science - Secondary Education

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK
05.2002

German Language Certificate -

Goethe Institute
01.1996

Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics

University of Nairobi
01.1994

French language Diploma -

Alliance Français
01.1992

High School Diploma -

Loreto High School
Limuru
01.1989

High School Diploma -

Loreto Convent Valley Road
Nairobi,Kenya
01.1987

Some College (No Degree) - Primary Education

Our Lady Of Mercy
Nairobi,Kenya
12.1983

Skills

  • Computer Skills
  • Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Publisher, Computer Knowledge, Well versant with Classroom Technology like Smart/Interactive/ Promethean board, Online Backboard,Mac software like Imovie etc
  • Business Planning
  • New Business Development
  • Risk Mitigation and Management
  • Cost Control and Budgeting
  • Relationship Building
  • Cost Analysis and Savings
  • Employee Training
  • Staff Management
  • Talent Allocation
  • Resources Allocation
  • Issue Resolution
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Strategic Decision-Making
  • Quality Assurance
  • Business Leadership
  • Performance Evaluation and Monitoring
  • Finance and Accounting Oversight
  • Administrative Management
  • Performance Assessment
  • Policy Development and Enforcement
  • Process Improvements
  • Goal Setting
  • Management Team Building
  • Problem Anticipation and Resolution
  • Records Organization and Management
  • Focus and Follow-Through
  • Decision Making
  • Employee Motivation
  • Revenue Forecasting
  • Staff Development
  • Hiring and Onboarding
  • Team Leadership
  • Recruitment and Hiring
  • Financial Statement Review

Accomplishments

  • Oklahoma Childcare provider

Certification

Glad Teacher Certificate Certified Medication Aide. Jobs References Dr. Malinda Green (Academic Advisor)

References

Professional Reference Jozette Black (Co –Teacher) Telephone: 1-218-256-5012 Email: Jozette.black@gmail.com Address: 9381 Arden View Ct. Arden Hills, MN 55112 Emily Vance (ESL Team Lead)) Telephone:1-414-335-2735 Email: Vancemily@gmail.com Address: 5309 35th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55417

Interests

Licenses and Certificates , Minnesota Teachers Licensure North Carolina Teacher Licensure Oklahoma Teacher License, Interests and Activities , Loves Theatre; Dance; Child Based Activities; Travel; Visiting the sick and the elderly

Languages

  • English, French, German, Swahili & Kikuyu
  • Additional Information

    • Patents and Publications “, African Women living in the United States and Culture Shock”(2002) The American Psychology Association Annual conference presentation

    Languages

    French
    Professional
    German
    Limited
    Swahili
    Native/ Bilingual

    Timeline

    Business Owner

    AMA Bath Essentials
    01.2021 - Current

    Nursing Assistant

    Monarch Healthcare Management
    01.2019 - Current

    Substitute Teacher

    Teachers On Call
    09.2016 - 01.2019

    3rd Grade Immersion ESL Teacher

    Minneapolis Public Schools
    10.2013 - 06.2016

    Founder

    Raine Educational Group
    01.2011 - Current

    ESL Teacher, Team Lead

    Durham Public Schools
    11.2010 - 08.2013

    Owner

    Furaha Family Daycare
    05.2008 - 03.2010

    Tech Support Tier 2 /De-escalation Tech

    DecisionOne
    09.2006 - 05.2008

    French & German Student Teacher

    Tigoni International School
    01.1996 - 06.1999

    Instructional Assistant

    Nairobi Primary School
    01.1994 - 12.1995

    Educational Leadership Specialist

    Concordia University

    Gladified Teacher -

    Emerson Spanish Immersion School

    Some College (No Degree) - Customer Service

    Direct TV

    Some College (No Degree) - Customer Service

    DecisionOne

    Master of Science - Secondary Education

    University of Central Oklahoma

    German Language Certificate -

    Goethe Institute

    Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics

    University of Nairobi

    French language Diploma -

    Alliance Français

    High School Diploma -

    Loreto High School

    High School Diploma -

    Loreto Convent Valley Road

    Some College (No Degree) - Primary Education

    Our Lady Of Mercy
    ALICE WAMBUI RAINE