Elementary School Teacher with expertise in early education, child development and collaborative teaching methods. Experienced in developing lesson plans to meet district and state standards. Confidently offers classroom instruction and personalized student support using balance of traditional and modern approaches.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Second Grade Teacher
Headland Elementary School
05.2005 - 04.2008
Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings, and meet learning needs.
Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
TLC Even Start Program Teacher
Alfred Saliba
08.2003 - 05.2005
Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
Receptionist
Denney Vision
09.1997 - 08.1999
Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines.
Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
Assisted with onboarding new clients and securing paperwork completion.
Welcomed customers with friendly greeting, answered general questions, gathered nature of visit and directed to specific offices.
Collected and distributed messages to team members and managers to support open communication and high customer service.
Handled assignments independently with good judgement and critical thinking skills.
Helped office staff prepare reports and presentations for internal or client-related use.
Customer Service Cashier
Efurds Grocery And Check Cashing
08.1995 - 09.1997
Answered product questions using knowledge of sales and store promotions.
Arranged and replenished service desk displays and merchandise racks to maintain appearance of store.
Maintained customer satisfaction with quick and professional handling of product returns.
Resolved customer complaints and maintained clean and tidy checkout area.
Counted money in drawers at beginning and end of each shift.
Maintained awareness of surroundings and secured cash to minimize loss potential.
Developed and managed relationships with customers to increase customer loyalty.
Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
Checked personal identifications during alcohol and tobacco sales.
Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
Enabled customers to feel welcomed, important, and appreciated by answering questions about products sold throughout store.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Troy University
Dothan, AL
05.2001 -
Skills
Lesson Plan Development
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Timeline
Second Grade Teacher
Headland Elementary School
05.2005 - 04.2008
TLC Even Start Program Teacher
Alfred Saliba
08.2003 - 05.2005
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Troy University
05.2001 -
Receptionist
Denney Vision
09.1997 - 08.1999
Customer Service Cashier
Efurds Grocery And Check Cashing
08.1995 - 09.1997
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