Amanda Wadsworth
Broken Arrow,OK
Summary
Organized and detail-oriented individual with proven ability to effectively manage and motivate student learning. Collaborates with fellow professionals to promote stimulating learning environment. Offers strong organizational and student engagement skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
3rd Grade Elementary Teacher
Broken Arrow Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
- Enhanced student learning by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into lesson plans.
- Collaborated with other teachers to develop cross-curricular lessons, promoting a deeper understanding of subject matter.
- Established a positive classroom environment that fostered open communication and mutual respect among students.
- Utilized various assessment tools to track student progress and adjust teaching strategies accordingly for improved outcomes.
- Provided timely feedback on assignments, fostering student growth and improvement through constructive criticism.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs within the classroom.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively through consistent expectations, clear rules, and appropriate consequences for undesirable actions.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with educational trends and best practices in teaching methods.
- Contributed to a positive school culture by actively participating in faculty meetings, committees, and special events throughout the year.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Created classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to development and skill level of students.
- Directed class discussions to spark conversation about key concepts, complex problems and overarching themes.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
Camp Counselor
New Heights Summer Camp
06.2021 - Current
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Communicated with parents about campers' activities and reported concerns and suggestions to supervisor.
- Instructed campers to observe proper behavior and etiquette to avoid conflicts and unruly activities.
- Implemented rules and regulations to enforce discipline and compliance.
- Supervised camper activities to address behavioral issues and promote fun, safety and inclusivity.
- Resolved conflicts that arose between campers by listening to complaints and finding appropriate solutions.
- Collaborated with other recreation staff in developing new recreational activities.
- Planned weekly activities schedule for assigned group and facilitated smooth transitions for on-time arrival.
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Broken Arrow Public Schools
03.2021 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Assigned, explained and graded homework.
- Adapted lesson plans and student activities to meet needs of students with special learning needs.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to students, parents and school administrators.
- Incorporated technology into learning to enhance student engagement and learning.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers, as well as curated my own lesson plans as needed
- Attended professional meetings, educational conferences or teacher training workshops to improve professional competence.
- Conferred with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
Human Resources Manager
Metro Building Outlet
05.2016 - 03.2020
- Maintained human resources regulatory compliance with local, state and federal laws.
- Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
- Coordinated employee grievances and disputes in timely and professional manner by finding constructive solutions.
- Monitored and handled employee claims involving performance-based and harassment incidents.
- Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations and diminished financial discrepancies through expert program management.
- Used technologically relevant digital systems to manage payroll and benefits programs.
- Used technologically relevant systems to send and process outgoing orders to manufacturers.
- Filled and kept taxes for the business while maintaining previous sales records, receipts, and expenses.
Department Manager
Walmart
06.2012 - 05.2016
- Managed inventory and receiving operations to maintain optimal stock levels and meet expected demands.
- Communicated with managers of other departments to maintain transparency.
- Worked actively with management team to create daily and weekly sales plans based on weekly sales trends.
- Created and enforced department policies, procedures and standards to establish productivity and quality.
- Partnered with merchandising team to plan and execute floor moves, merchandise placement, and overall sales set-up.
- Kept employee workloads fair and balanced to achieve objectives while maintaining high job satisfaction.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
Customer Service Associate
Walmart
09.2009 - 05.2012
- Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
- Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
- Informed customers about special promotions and provided detailed information for various products.
- Provided training and support to new associates to help provide high-quality customer service.
- Solved problems with products and services by providing customers with technical support.
- Delivered prompt service to prioritize customer needs.
- Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences.
- Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints quickly.
- Maintained clean and orderly checkout areas by mopping floors, emptying trash cans and wiping down surfaces.
- Responded proactively and positively to rapid change.
- Monitored cash drawers in multiple checkout stations and maintained adequate cash supply.
- Collected and returned unpurchased or returned items to correct shelf locations and arranged displays to promote sales.
- Trained staff on operating procedures and company services.
- Cross-trained and backed up other customer service managers.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OK05.2014
Skills
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Safety Guidelines
- Camper Support and Assistance
- Staff Management
- Issue Identification
- Time Management
- Child and Adolescent Mentoring
- Policy and Procedure Adherence
- Scheduling and Planning
- Group Supervision and Management
- Positive Engagement
Volunteering
Preschool Education at Broken Arrow Church of Christ and Open Door Church of Christ: 16 years of practice in teaching children ages 3-6 in bible classes. This included curating and creating curriculum for the entire department of children ages 18 months to 6 years as well as teaching the curriculum. I also spent the time in class engaging the children and fostering relationships with both the children and their parents. This also included problem solving and deescalation techniques.
Timeline
3rd Grade Elementary Teacher
Broken Arrow Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
Camp Counselor
New Heights Summer Camp
06.2021 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Broken Arrow Public Schools
03.2021 - Current
Human Resources Manager
Metro Building Outlet
05.2016 - 03.2020
Department Manager
Walmart
06.2012 - 05.2016
Customer Service Associate
Walmart
09.2009 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Northeastern State University
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