Amy Konczyk

Work History

Secondary English Teacher

Muscatine Community School District

Muscatine, IA

09.2014 - Current

Integrated technology into classroom activities for enhanced learning opportunities.
Facilitated small group instruction based on student's needs and interests.
Used school and public library resources to provide extra educational opportunities for students.
Required spoken and written student responses to contexts to increase reading comprehension.
Incorporated reading material from various genres into daily lessons for enrichment purposes.
Attended professional development training to improve knowledge and skills..
Cultivated collaborative and innovative learning environment to meet each student's unique educational needs.
Developed class learning plans to meet district and statement requirements for instruction.
Conducted parent-teacher conferences at least twice per school year.
Compiled, administered and graded examinations and other assigned work.
Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using variety of teaching techniques.
Assessed student classroom performance to report on progress.
Adapted lessons for special education students according to their Individual Education Plans.
Raised average scores on exams points through goal-setting and improved study habits.
Planned and updated curricula and lesson plans to continuously improve subject coverage.
Provided instruction to students in the areas of grammar, literature, writing, and communication skills.
Differentiated instruction for students with wide range of skill and interest levels.
Built life-long learning skills and strong study habits in students to help each prepare for higher-level education.
Evaluated students' comprehension of lessons through relevant test questions.
Urged students to choose books based on interests to boost reading frequency and engagement.
Created and used rubrics to assess student learning.
Attended faculty meetings and served on committees when needed.
Collaborated with other educators to develop curriculum and instructional materials.
Handled disciplinary problems with calm and poise and reported escalating issues to principal.
Guided students to write for varied purposes and audiences to develop writing skills.
Encouraged critical thinking by posing open ended questions during class discussions.
Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum development and implementation strategies.
Maintained school-wide culture of respect and actively used positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS) disciplinary methods.
Created an environment conducive to learning through positive reinforcement techniques.
Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with educational trends and methodologies.
Participated in school-wide initiatives related to English language arts curriculum design.
Managed classroom behavior issues using appropriate disciplinary measures.
Maintained accurate records of student attendance and grades throughout the year.

Optician

Discerning Eye Optical

Iowa City, IA

06.2013 - 09.2015

Provided information on lens types, frame styles and materials, lens coatings, and accessories.
Documented customer prescriptions, wrote detailed work orders and collected payments to facilitate smooth appointments.
Maintained records of prescriptions, orders and payments.
Conducted follow-up calls to ensure customer satisfaction with purchase.
Explained the benefits of various types of eyewear protection options such as anti-glare coating or UV protection.
Took specific facial measurements, including optical centers of eyes, pupillary distance and temple length.
Adjusted eyewear for proper fit and comfort level.
Assisted patients and customers with choice of frames to best fit budgetary requirements and style preferences.
Checked finished lenses for conformance to order specifications, quality and customer needs.
Verified finished lenses ground to prescription specifications.
Used hands, heat and tools to bend and shape frames to fit customer's face.
Instructed customers on how to care for, insert and remove contact lenses.
Stocked and restocked merchandise, maintained inventory, cleaned and straightened displays and entire store and processed defective, spoiled and cannibalized frames.
Repaired broken frames using specialty tools and equipment.
Maintained accurate records of all transactions in computer system.

Barista

Coffee Emporium

Iowa City, IA

06.2013 - 01.2014

Adhered to health department regulations concerning sanitation standards.
Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
Participated in coffee tasting and evaluation to enhance product knowledge and menu development.
Trained new baristas on company policies and procedures regarding food handling safety standards.
Prepared and served hot or cold beverages.
Customized drink orders based on customer requests, demonstrating flexibility and attention to detail.
Stocked shelves with ingredients needed to make coffee drinks.
Managed coffee grinding and brewing equipment, performing regular maintenance and troubleshooting as needed.
Managed cash register and processed transactions with accuracy and integrity.
Operated cash registers to process customer payments.
Developed and maintained relationships with regular customers, recognizing preferences and anticipating needs.
Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflow and high-quality service during peak hours.
Maintained high levels of customer satisfaction by efficiently handling drink orders and inquiries.
Assisted in the preparation of baked goods including muffins, cookies, scones, cakes.
Utilized upselling techniques to promote bakery items and specialty drinks, increasing average order value.
Received and accurately processed customer payments.

Overview

Work History

Secondary English Teacher

Optician

Barista

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education

Bachelor of Arts - History

Skills

References

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