Alyssa Stone
High Shoals,Georgia
Summary
Dedicated and highly-motivated small business owner with 3 years of experience establishing business goals and objectives that provide organizational growth. Organized and meticulous with excellent problem-solving, critical-thinking, and communication skills. Identifies and resolves process inefficiencies to boost productivity. Seeking to obtain a position that augments existing skills and actively contribute to enhancing an organization's consumer reception.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Etsy Store Owner & Freelancer
Self-employed
High Shoals, Georgia
08.2020 - Current
- Creating, optimizing, and managing 3 Etsy stores, the first of which has approximately doubled in revenue each year since inception.
- Providing excellent, Etsy award-winning customer service, rapid shipping, and high-quality products. Products include handmade home décor goods, print-on-demand products, and digital download printable items.
- Virtually assisting Upwork clients since 2023 in creating, optimizing, and organically advertising their own Etsy stores via Canva templates, Pinterest posts, and paid Etsy ads campaigns.
- Offering specialist industry insights to drive business development for long-term growth.
- Establishing business goals and objectives to provide organizational direction toward growth and prosperity.
- Enhancing new product awareness by posting engaging images to company websites and social media accounts.
- Applying digital marketing tactics to drive business growth and awareness.
- Generating strategic business plan and budgets through market analysis and responsible fiscal management.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Oconee County School District
Oconee County, Georgia
12.2019 - 02.2022
- Assisted students with moderate to severe disabilities in a self-contained Special Education classroom in accessing content in all subject areas, in functional life skills, and in one-on-one instruction.
- Observed students closely in classroom environment to foster engagement.
- Coordinated and implemented individualized learning programs to meet student needs.
- Generated ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
- Conducted assessments of student learning styles and used results to plan instructional activities.
- Implemented new resources and technologies to improve student support and education.
- Monitored students response to learning activities and modified appropriately to achieve intended learning outcomes.
- Identified signs of distress in students, resolving behavioral and emotional issues.
- Managed student behavior, intervening in crisis situations to resolve conflicts.
- Built trusting, respectful relationships with pupils through attentive listening and communication abilities.
- Adapted learning environments to provide safe, accessible spaces.
- Edited and revised standard curriculum to complement functional capacity of students.
- Assisted disabled children with eating and drinking to help motor skills.
- Georgia T-4 Certification, Elementary Grades (December 16, 2016 – June 30, 2021)
Substitute Teacher
Oconee County School District
Oconee County, Georgia
04.2018 - 12.2019
- Taught classes ranging from pre-K-5th grade and Special Education in all subject areas and supported the comprehension of English Language Learners through explaining in Spanish (as needed).
- Utilized technology to enhance student education and grasp of materials.
- Set-up equipment and used visuals to prepare for lessons.
- Maintained tidy and orderly classroom to support cleanliness standards.
- Managed classrooms of students during absence of assigned teachers to maintain attendance records.
- Utilized technology to enhance student education and comprehension.
- Proctored quizzes, tests and standardized examinations.
- Attended faculty meetings to discuss announcements and developments.
- Implemented prepared lesson plans in classrooms to follow structured approach.
- Taught lessons based on curriculum requirements.
- Supervised students during lunch breaks and field trips to support safety measures.
- Oversaw pop quizzes, material exams and standardized tests to assess performance of students.
- Completed documentation of attendance, grades and performance to maintain complete records.
- Managed student behavior through appropriate disciplinary measures, promoting self-governance to minimize future incidents.
- Extended assistance to students with learning disabilities to assist with learning subjects.
- Pursued training courses to broaden knowledge and amplify skills, including the following.
- Georgia STEM/STEAM Forum (October 21-22, 2019)
- Standard CPR/AED Training and Certification from the National CPR Foundation (August 20, 2019)
- CAFÉ Literacy System, Fundamentals Collection Online Seminar (June 17, 2019)
- The Fountas & Pinnell Benchmark Assessment System-Coding, Scoring, Analyzing and Assessing Pre-Recorded Webinar (May 13, 2019)
- The Fountas & Pinnell Literacy Continuum, PreK-8 Pre-Recorded Webinar (May 1, 2019)
- DIBELS Next Essential Online Training (April 24, 2019)
- "Stop the Bleed” training session conducted by the Georgia Trauma Commission at Statham Elementary School. Practiced applying a training C.A.T. tourniquet on an artificial accident victim. (April 27, 2018)
- Georgia T-4 Certification, Elementary Grades (December 16, 2016 – June 30, 2021)
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Educational Staffing
Statham, Georgia
11.2016 - 09.2019
- Taught classes ranging from pre-K-5th grade and Special Education in all subject areas and supported the comprehension of English Language Learners through explaining in Spanish (as needed).
- Utilized technology to enhance student education and grasp of materials.
- Set-up equipment and used visuals to prepare for lessons.
- Maintained tidy and orderly classroom to support cleanliness standards.
- Managed classrooms of students during absence of assigned teachers to maintain attendance records.
- Maintained thorough understanding of trends and developments to produce innovative and engaging lessons.
- Instructed, tutored and mentored individual students to maximize potential.
- Utilized technology to enhance student education and comprehension.
- Proctored quizzes, tests and standardized examinations.
- Worked with head teacher's office to implement disciplinary and safety issues.
- Attended faculty meetings to discuss announcements and developments.
- Identified learning gaps and recommended solutions to address needs.
- Implemented prepared lesson plans in classrooms to follow structured approach.
- Taught lessons based on curriculum requirements.
- Supervised students during lunch breaks and field trips to support safety measures.
- Oversaw pop quizzes, material exams and standardized tests to assess performance of students.
- Completed documentation of attendance, grades and performance to maintain complete records.
- Managed student behavior through appropriate disciplinary measures, promoting self-governance to minimize future incidents.
- Extended assistance to students with learning disabilities to assist with learning subjects.
- Pursued training courses to broaden knowledge and amplify skills, including the following.
- Georgia STEM/STEAM Forum (October 21-22, 2019)
- Standard CPR/AED Training and Certification from the National CPR Foundation (August 20, 2019)
- CAFÉ Literacy System, Fundamentals Collection Online Seminar (June 17, 2019)
- The Fountas & Pinnell Benchmark Assessment System-Coding, Scoring, Analyzing and Assessing Pre-Recorded Webinar (May 13, 2019)
- The Fountas & Pinnell Literacy Continuum, PreK-8 Pre-Recorded Webinar (May 1, 2019)
- DIBELS Next Essential Online Training (April 24, 2019)
- "Stop the Bleed” training session conducted by the Georgia Trauma Commission at Statham Elementary School. Practiced applying a training C.A.T. tourniquet on an artificial accident victim. (April 27, 2018)
- Georgia T-4 Certification, Elementary Grades (December 16, 2016 – June 30, 2021)
Student Teacher
The University of Georgia
Statham, Georgia
08.2016 - 11.2016
- Balanced university-based study alongside weekly teaching duties.
- Planned and organized classrooms that consistently facilitated positive learning experience.
- Utilized technology to enhance student education and comprehension.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Gained exposure to different school settings and teaching roles.
- Implemented tracking tools to evaluate academic successes and areas in need of improvement.
- Instructed groups of students and directly mentored individuals in classroom setting.
- Created lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Stimulated critical thinking through effective questioning.
- Boosted student success by maximizing individual learning, balancing group and individual instruction models to accommodate different academic levels.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Inspired pupils to engage in and explore new concepts related to course content.
- Established classroom rules and standards of behaviors.
- Developed creative, varied curriculum to meet diverse student needs.
- Supported students with special needs by differentiating lesson content and delivery.
Practicum Student Teacher
Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School
Athens, Georgia
01.2016 - 04.2016
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Balanced university-based study alongside weekly teaching duties.
- Established classroom rules and standards of behaviors.
- Boosted student success by maximizing individual learning, balancing group and individual instruction models to accommodate different academic levels.
- Gained exposure to different school settings and teaching roles.
- Instructed groups of students and directly mentored individuals in classroom setting.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Developed creative, varied curriculum to meet diverse student needs.
- Created lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Utilized technology to enhance student education and comprehension.
- Stimulated critical thinking through effective questioning.
Practicum Student Teacher
Apple Tree Prep Quality Learning Center
Bogart, Georgia
09.2015 - 12.2015
- Balanced university-based study alongside weekly teaching duties.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Boosted student success by maximizing individual learning, balancing group and individual instruction models to accommodate different academic levels.
- Gained exposure to different school settings and teaching roles.
- Instructed groups of students and directly mentored individuals in classroom setting.
- Administered reading/literacy assessments for emergent readers to evaluate student progress.
- Created lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Utilized technology to enhance student education and comprehension.
- Stimulated critical thinking through effective questioning.
Peer Spanish Tutor
The University of North Georgia
Watkinsville, Georgia
10.2012 - 05.2014
- Tutored college students in beginner through second year Spanish conversational skills.
- Prepared activities/materials used in daily language lab practice.
- Displayed excellent organizational and one-on-one tutoring skills.
- Personalized instruction and personal mentoring based on individual strengths and abilities.
- Provided in-depth feedback and constructive criticism on students' work.
- Used illustrative activities to help students explore concepts.
- Advised, criticized and encouraged students to develop abilities.
- Supported students to identify problems impeding education.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
The University of Georgia
Athens 08.2014 - 12.2016
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
The University of North Georgia
Watkinsville, Georgia 01.2012 - 05.2014
Skills
- Expert proficiency with Etsy, Teachers Pay Teachers, PowerPoint, and Word
- Intermediate in Canva, Pinterest, and Windows Moviemaker
- Intermediate in web design (drag and drop) using Weebly
- Proficient in copy editing and proofreading
- Fluent in Spanish (conversational level)
- Tutoring
- Operations management
- Customer service
- Strategic consultancy
- Business development
- Business operations
- Business analysis
- Business planning
- Data collection and analysis
- Customer relations
- Store inventory management
Languages
English
Native
Spanish
Intermediate
Welsh
Beginner
French
Beginner
Italian
Beginner
Irish
Beginner
Chinese (Mandarin)
Beginner
Japanese
Beginner
Korean
Beginner
Latin
Beginner
Timeline
Etsy Store Owner & Freelancer
Self-employed
08.2020 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
Oconee County School District
12.2019 - 02.2022
Substitute Teacher
Oconee County School District
04.2018 - 12.2019
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Educational Staffing
11.2016 - 09.2019
Student Teacher
The University of Georgia
08.2016 - 11.2016
Practicum Student Teacher
Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School
01.2016 - 04.2016
Practicum Student Teacher
Apple Tree Prep Quality Learning Center
09.2015 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
The University of Georgia
08.2014 - 12.2016
Peer Spanish Tutor
The University of North Georgia
10.2012 - 05.2014
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
The University of North Georgia
01.2012 - 05.2014
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