Hardworking, passionate, and fast-learning job seeker eager to secure position as Legal Assistant and pursue education in law or human services
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CTE Teacher - Business and Information Technology
Henry County Public Schools
01.2022 - 01.2024
Used research-based instructional strategies and instructed students by lecturing, demonstrating, and using appropriate instructional technology
Assumed responsibility for neat, safe environment for students committed to his/her care.
Designed engaging and rigorous instructional experiences following curriculum guidelines and Virginia state requirements
Delivered instruction and provides growth-producing feedback based on formative assessments.
Maintained attendance and grade records.
Communicated effectively with parents to discuss student progress and problems.
Sponsored Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
Demonstrated professional growth by attending workshops and professional meetings
Internal Intervention Paraprofessional
Henry County Public Schools
08.2021 - 01.2022
Monitored students who have been assigned to in-school suspension.
Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
Utilized transformative justice methods to address student behavior, prioritizing restorative approaches over punitive measures
Tutored students during suspension periods and reviewed student progress.
Application Specialist
Young-Williams Child Support Services
09.2019 - 03.2020
Answered calls from social assistance applicants and submitted applications into VA Case Management System (VaCMS) to be evaluated by local Department of Social Services (DSS)
Educated clients on social assistance programs offered by DSS and recommended services based on callers' needs and concerns
Worked with diligence to regularly meet or exceed twenty daily calls daily and QA goals (90% minimum) weekly
Typed minimum of 60 wpm
Starbucks Barista / Kiosk Manager
Giant Food Stores
08.2017 - 07.2019
Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
Listened carefully to customer requests and created personalized, delicious beverages, which improved sales.
Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.
Memorized recipes for specialty coffee beverages and seasonal offerings.
Trained new team members with positive reinforcement and respectful, encouraging coaching.
Set, enforced, and optimized Starbucks policies to maintain efficiency and satisfy customers
Managed inventory and receiving operations weekly to maintain optimal stock levels and meet expected demands
Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost morale and promote employee retention.
Education
Master of Arts - Natural Resources Conservation
Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Blacksburg, VA
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA
Bachelor of Arts - Social Justice And Human Rights
George Mason University, Fairfax, VA
08.2019
Associate of Science - General Science
Patrick Henry Community College, Martinsville, VA
05.2016
Skills
Data Management
Case Management
Microsoft Office
Adaptability
Customer Service
Data Entry
Research and Analysis
Positive Attitude
Team Collaboration
Fast Learner
Classroom Instruction
Certification
CPR/First-Aid/AED Certification
IT Fundamentals
Microsoft Office Specialist (Word and Excel)
Timeline
CTE Teacher - Business and Information Technology - Henry County Public Schools
01.2022 - 01.2024
Internal Intervention Paraprofessional - Henry County Public Schools
08.2021 - 01.2022
Application Specialist - Young-Williams Child Support Services