Amy Douglas
Rockwell,NC
Summary
Extremely dependable and highly-motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised with the ability to grasp and retain new skills quickly. Detail- Oriented with problem solving skills as well as excellent organizational and leadership skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Cabarrus County Schools
Cabarrus, NC
10.2022 - Current
- Provide classroom instruction outlined in teacher's lesson plans and guidance to students in the absence of a regular teacher following classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at a consistent level.
- Implemented school policies and procedures in the classroom.
- Encouraged positive behavior among students through effective communication techniques.
- Adapted teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles.
- Administered tests and assessments according to school guidelines.
- Provided feedback on assignments or projects given by the regular teacher.
- Graded tests and assignments using head teacher's grading guidelines.
- Provided notes and reports on school day activities to primary teacher.
Small Business Owner
Amy Douglas Photography
Rockwell, NC
08.2008 - 12.2022
- Developed business plans and strategies to grow a small business.
- Created budgets and monitored expenses
- Oversaw daily operations of small business including customer service and financial management.
- Organized, edited and managed digital images according to client specifications.
- Created photo galleries and websites for online viewing and purchasing by clients.
- Processed customer orders and maintained accurate records of transactions.
- Prepared and distributed memos, letters, website publications as needed.
- Organized and performed data entry duties using a variety of software programs.
- Created spreadsheets to track financial information such as invoices or payments received.
- Operated standard office equipment including copiers, printers, fax machines.
- Proofread documents for accuracy prior to submission or distribution.
Lead Teacher, Three-Year-Olds Classroom
Chesterbrook Academy
Charlotte, NC
07.2006 - 10.2008
- Creating age appropriate lesson plans and activities that meet state requirements with the ability to modify as needed based on individual needs of each student.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to parents regarding development milestones.
- Developed professional relationships with families by communicating regularly via phone calls or letters as well as conducting parent meetings to discuss student progress, behavior management strategies, and other topics as needed.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed at all times within the classroom environment.
- Organized field trips, special events, and other educational activities for students.
- Encouraged creative thinking through problem solving tasks.
Perioperative Assistant
Northeast Medical Center
Concord, NC
05.2001 - 07.2006
- Transported patients from pre-operative area to operating room and back to post-operative area after surgery was completed.
- Assisted with dressing changes on wound sites both pre-op and post-op
- Assisted with positioning patients for surgery according to surgeon's instructions.
- Restocked sterile supplies as needed in the operating room environment before and after surgeries.
- Ensuring surgical paperwork and consents are complete as needed for surgical procedures providing HIPPA standards.
- Provide terminal room sterilization in accordance with OSHA standards and department policies.
- Collected specimens from surgical room as instructed by physicians or nurses and transported or delivered to correct department.
- Pursued numerous learning opportunities in order to continuously expand core knowledge associated with surgical and technical procedures to advance patient care.
Assistant Site Specialist
Cabarrus County Schools
Concord, NC
08.2001 - 05.2003
- Provided guidance and support to staff members in the development of program lesson plans, strategies, and activities.
- Monitored daily group operations to ensure compliance with state regulations.
- Maintained an environment that fostered creativity and encouraged positive social interactions among students while maintaining a safe learning atmosphere.
- Organized special events such as field trips.
- Observing and evaluating staff performance
- Performed detailed inspections of physical site conditions and playground safety and documented any potential hazards or areas for improvement.
- Maintained financial records and documents of payments and responsible for weekly records.
- Monitored staff performance, provided feedback and conducted annual reviews.
Kids Plus Teacher Assistant
Cabarrus County EMS
Concord, NC
05.2000 - 08.2001
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Supervised after school activities in a safe and learning environment leading group activities
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
ChesterbrookStanly Community College
Albemarle, NCSkills
- Strong leadership skills and experience
- Professional Appearance
- Highly Organized
- Strategic Thinker
- Strong Communication Skills
- High degree of resourcefulness, flexibility and adaptability
- Punctual and Dependable
- Business Development
- Customer Service
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Cabarrus County Schools
10.2022 - Current
Small Business Owner
Amy Douglas Photography
08.2008 - 12.2022
Lead Teacher, Three-Year-Olds Classroom
Chesterbrook Academy
07.2006 - 10.2008
Assistant Site Specialist
Cabarrus County Schools
08.2001 - 05.2003
Perioperative Assistant
Northeast Medical Center
05.2001 - 07.2006
Kids Plus Teacher Assistant
Cabarrus County EMS
05.2000 - 08.2001
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
ChesterbrookStanly Community College
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