Andrea Long
Sales Specialist
Roswell,GA
Summary
Results driven professional, leveraging experience in education, staffing, and sales. Combines exceptional communication, time management, and leadership skills to drive business growth. Proven track record of prioritizing tasks and meeting critical deadlines in fast-paced environments. Adept at fostering strong relationships with diverse stakeholders to address complex needs and close deals. Consistently achieves strategic goals, identifies growth opportunities, and spearheads innovative initiatives.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
19
19
years of post-secondary education
Work History
STAFFING SOLUTION SPECIALIST
ProCare Therapy
1 2023 - Current
- Generated $200,000 in revenue by successfully selling staffing solutions to school districts nationwide, resulting in promotion to Senior Director of Educational Resources within one year
- Cultivated and expanded a network of client relationships with school districts, driving consistent sales growth
- Implemented targeted sourcing strategies to identify and recruit qualified candidates for school-based positions across the United States.
2ND/3RD GRADE TEACHER
Atlanta Academy
2021.01 - 2023.01
- Developed and implemented curriculum to meet the diverse needs of students with Dyslexia and other language-based learning differences
- Customized approaches to meet diverse student needs, demonstrating adaptability and personalized service
- Planned and executed engaging events to drive engagement and achieve objectives for events such as 2nd Grade Marketing Day and project-based learning unit Campaign with Your Membrane
- Implemented Orton-Gillingham strategies and other proven reading strategies to improve performance metrics, resulting in measurable student growth in key areas.
GENERAL EDUCATION & SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Fulton County School District
2007.01 - 2021.01
- Served on the 2020-21 Vickery Mill Leadership Team representing 1st grade
- Organized and led Professional Learning Committee Meetings to analyze data and determine effective plans for improving targeted learning skills
- Member of the Literacy Committee; designed and executed plans for Read Across America Day
- Collected data for students needing high levels of academic support and collaborated with parents and staff to design and deliver intensive instruction to support students at risk for failing
- Developed engaging, personalized lessons that met the diverse needs of students reading at levels ranging from 3rd grade to 12th grade
- Completed professional development opportunity to become certified to teach gifted learners
- Led the Holcomb Bridge Reading Bowl Team to compete in the Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl Competition
- Special Education Leadership Representative at Sweet Apple Elementary from 2015-2016
- Attended professional development and redelivered to special education staff
- Organized and led meetings with IEP team members (teachers, occupational therapists, speech therapists, physical therapists, and families) to develop differentiated education plans
- Wrote legally binding contracts, IEPs, to determine necessary supports needed for individual students
- Met deadlines for assessing and delivering updates to families regarding student progress
- Organized and led volunteering efforts for staff involvement in Project Christmas Child
- Fostered strong relationships with students and their families to increase engagement and increase generalization of skills at home and in the community.
CANVASSING FIELD MANAGER
Citizens Campaign for the Environment
2005.01 - 2007.01
- Educated public on environmental campaigns
- Fundraised to gather members for lobbying support
- Successfully trained and coached both new and experienced canvassers
- Collected money and completed administrative fundraising forms.
Education
2ND/3RD GRADE TEACHER -
Atlanta Academy
Roswell, GA 2021.01 - 2023.05
GENERAL EDUCATION & SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER - undefined
Fulton County School District
Roswell, GA 2007.01 - 2021.05
CANVASSING FIELD MANAGER - undefined
Citizens Campaign for the Environment
Buffalo, NY 2005.01 - 2007.05
Bachelor of Science - Exceptional and Elementary Education
Education State University of New York College
Buffalo, NYSkills
Productivity Software – Microsoft Office, Google Workspace
Communication Tools – Zoom, Microsoft Teams, GoogleMeet
Recruitment Software – Bullhorn, Salesloft
Relationship Building
Negotiation
Customer Service
Strategic Planning
Leadership
Data Analytics
Coaching and Training
Time Management
teamwork/collaboration
adaptability
creative problem solving
utilizing strong verbal and written skills that are crucial in sales
Activities
- Kappa Delta Pi, Educational Honor Society
- Certificate of Recognition: Fulton County Top 25% Student Growth Percentile 2013-14, 2014-15
- Teacher of the Year Finalist 2013, 2014, 2015, 2020
- Rotary Teacher of the Month 2013
Timeline
2ND/3RD GRADE TEACHER
Atlanta Academy
2021.01 - 2023.01
2ND/3RD GRADE TEACHER -
Atlanta Academy
2021.01 - 2023.05
GENERAL EDUCATION & SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Fulton County School District
2007.01 - 2021.01
GENERAL EDUCATION & SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER - undefined
Fulton County School District
2007.01 - 2021.05
CANVASSING FIELD MANAGER
Citizens Campaign for the Environment
2005.01 - 2007.01
CANVASSING FIELD MANAGER - undefined
Citizens Campaign for the Environment
2005.01 - 2007.05
STAFFING SOLUTION SPECIALIST
ProCare Therapy
1 2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Exceptional and Elementary Education
Education State University of New York College
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