Amy Ragland
Akron,OH
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Owner
Golden Glow Tanning Salon
2023.03 - Current
- Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
Teacher
Coventry Local School District
1993.08 - Current
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- 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.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
- Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
Education
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Ashland University
Ashland, OH12.1995
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA12.1993
Skills
- Customer Service
- Staff Management
- Small Group Instruction
- Curriculum Implementation
- Student Rapport
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Technology Integration
- Critical Thinking
- Community Involvement
Timeline
Business Owner
Golden Glow Tanning Salon
2023.03 - Current
Teacher
Coventry Local School District
1993.08 - Current
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Ashland University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
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