Amber Larkin
Meridian,MS
Summary
Patient Math Teacher with resourceful and engaging teaching style demonstrated over 4 years of academic experience. Caring and hardworking professional with exceptional work ethic and commitment to cultivating productive learning environments to drive student progress and comprehension.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Math Teacher
Lauderdale County School District
08.2022 - Current
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Assessed student comprehension through regular quizzes, tests, and assignments.
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
Math Teacher
MPSD
08.2019 - 11.2021
- Teach students math skills needed
- Provide exceptional teaching skills
- Differentiate classroom instruction
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Adjusted teaching strategies to meet diverse requirements of individualized support plans.
- Built learning and citizenship skills to help with personal growth in addition to increasing academic knowledge.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Assessed student comprehension through regular quizzes, tests and assignments.
- Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
Cashier
City Of Meridian
11.2017 - 07.2019
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Monitored self-checkout systems and provided assistance or intervention where required.
- Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
- Promoted customer loyalty and consistent sales by delivering friendly service and knowledgeable assistance.
- Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
- Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Collected and authorized payments of guests.
- Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Learned duties for various positions and provided backup at key times.
Bank Teller
Regions
10.2016 - 02.2017
- Provide excellent customer service
- Answered customer inquiries regarding account balances, transaction history, services charges and interest rates.
- Built and strengthened customer relationships by leveraging excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Assisted customers with setting up or closing accounts, completing loan applications and signing up for new services.
- Educated customers on use of banking website and mobile apps.
- Reconciled cash drawer and resolved discrepancies.
- Logged cashier's checks and other transactions to maintain accurate account records.
- Counted and packaged currency and coins.
- Placed orders for customer checks and verified starting numbers.
- Provided customer records, account statements and copies of checks.
- Turned in excess cash to maintain drawer security.
Customer Service Representative
Citizens National Bank
05.2013 - 08.2016
- Provide excellent customer service
- Fielded customer questions regarding available merchandise, sales, current prices and upcoming company changes.
- Leveraged sales expertise to promote products and capitalized on upsell opportunities.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
- Provided primary customer support to internal and external customers.
- Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
- Cultivated customer loyalty, promoted repeat business and improved sales.
- Developed community reputation through commitment to customer satisfaction and strong client relationships.
- Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
- Consulted with outside parties to resolve discrepancies and create expert solutions.
Intern
Riley Center
01.2013 - 04.2013
- Provide excellent computer skills
- Answered incoming telephone calls, took down messages and provided information.
- Delivered clerical support by handling range of routine and special requirements.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets and reports.
- Collaborated in professional team to solve workflow issues.
- Upheld office schedule and calendar to coordinate workflow and meetings.
- Achieved management recognition by designing and implementing special project during internship.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email or in-person to provide information.
Sales Associate
J.C.Penney
11.2008 - 08.2011
- Provide great customer service
- Meet sales quota
- Assist customers with their needs
- Handle transactions and balance cash drawer
- Keep fitting room and department clean and organize
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Administration
Mississippi State University
Meridian, MS08.2023
Master of Arts - Educational Administration
Mississippi State University
Meridian, MS08.2023
Specialist in Teacher Leadership -
Mississippi State University of Meridian
Meridian, MS05.2022
Master of Arts - Education
Mississippi State University of Meridian
Meridian, MS05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Mississippi State University, Meridian, MS
Meridian05.2017
Associate of Arts - University Transfer
Meridian Community College
Meridian, MS05.2012
High School Diploma -
Southeast High School
Meridian05.2010
Skills
- Group and individual instruction
- Progress reporting
- Secondary education
- Teacher Leadership instruction
- Geometry
- Algebra I and II
- Written Communication
- Excellent Communication
- Planning and Coordination
- Team building
Additional Information
- Achievements , Voted number one in customer service at JCPenney in 2009 and 2010 Achieved an excellent audit at Citizens National Bank in June of 2015 Received recognition for meeting sales quota at JCPenney in 2011 Received outstanding performance at Regions for meeting sales quota Received teacher of the month 10 year license.
Certification
- State of Mississippi License - Dec. 2020-June 2030
Timeline
Math Teacher
Lauderdale County School District
08.2022 - Current
Math Teacher
MPSD
08.2019 - 11.2021
Cashier
City Of Meridian
11.2017 - 07.2019
Bank Teller
Regions
10.2016 - 02.2017
Customer Service Representative
Citizens National Bank
05.2013 - 08.2016
Intern
Riley Center
01.2013 - 04.2013
Sales Associate
J.C.Penney
11.2008 - 08.2011
- State of Mississippi License - Dec. 2020-June 2030
Master of Arts - Educational Administration
Mississippi State University
Master of Arts - Educational Administration
Mississippi State University
Specialist in Teacher Leadership -
Mississippi State University of Meridian
Master of Arts - Education
Mississippi State University of Meridian
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Mississippi State University, Meridian, MS
Associate of Arts - University Transfer
Meridian Community College
High School Diploma -
Southeast High School
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