Andrea Tulafono
Spanaway,Washington
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. Skilled Teacher with 22 of years teaching at elementary and middle school levels. Well versed in developing and implementing core curricula. Provided safe learning environment that fostered growth of students both academically and emotionally. Optimized student performance by promoting goal-oriented activities and encouraging critical thinking. Organized Logistics Specialist with 5 years of experience in project management and skill at multitasking with great prioritization and focus. Skilled at data analysis and streamlining operations for increased processing functionality and optimizing business profitability. Dedicated to solutions-oriented problem-solving and effective employee training. Experienced customer service professional bringing 5 years of coordinating shipments, collaborating with freight carriers and managing customer needs. Meticulous, resilient and flexible in handling diverse issues. Knowledgeable about different regulations and standards. Demonstrated success in working with vendors, customers and team members to meet tight schedule demands. Skilled at handling internal organization and inventory counts, resolving customer problems and working with suppliers to achieve objectives. Talented Logistics Specialist with detail-oriented and hardworking approach to keeping goods flowing efficiently. Knowledgeable about coordinating both inbound and outbound schedules. Highly organized and forward-thinking team player.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
ChristianValley Academy
Colorado Springs, CO
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets and attendance logs.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
- Collaborated with faculty to develop after-school tutoring program for struggling students.
- Piloted program to address proposed state subject area competencies and standards.
Caregiver
HomeWell Care Services
Colorado Springs, CO
07.2020 - 07.2022
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
Logistics Specialist
Amazon
Lathrop, CA
04.2019 - 12.2020
- Coordinated incoming and outgoing shipments to maintain schedules.
- Tracked supply, equipment and product inventory quantities to maintain necessary levels.
- Issued timely and accurate responses to both internal and external inquiries.
- Tracked and managed transfer paperwork such as packing lists.
- Coordinated with freight forwarder to provide vendor shipping details and obtain shipping updates.
- Provided customers with status updates for tracked packages.
- Collaborated with shipping department staff to facilitate smooth materials returns to correct vendors.
- Used in-house tracking system to schedule shipments of goods to customer warehouses.
- Worked with customers to integrate processes and correct issues.
- Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
- Developed systems for organizing reports and records to drive integrity.
- Processed sales orders and handled administrative functions like bookkeeping, purchasing, tracking and credit applications.
- Reported emergencies, weather delays and carrier schedule changes to customers and supervisors.
- Reviewed pricing structures and conducted negotiations to obtain favorable rates and conditions.
- Worked with vendors to schedule more than 15 daily pickups and 50 weekly deliveries.
Teacher
Department Of Education
Pago Pago, AS
09.1998 - 12.2018
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets and attendance logs.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
- Instructed students in core educational principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter.
- Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.
- Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
- Collaborated with faculty to develop after-school tutoring program for struggling students.
- Devised and implemented strategies to create and maintain cohesive school community within virtual classroom setting.
- Directed after-school tutoring and mentoring program serving elementary school students.
- Piloted program to address proposed state subject area competencies and standards.
- Developed fundraisers and completed grant documentation to raise money for district.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education in Elementary And Early Childhood
University of Hawaii At Manoa
Honolulu, HI12.2012
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
American Samoa Community College
Pago Pago, AS12.2010
Skills
- Emergent Curriculum
- Instructional Materials Creation
- Learning Modalities
- Interdisciplinary Teaching
- Social and Academic Development
- Online Systems
- Social Development
- Educational Opportunities
- Team Teaching and Collaboration
- Parent and Student Communication
- Smart Board
- Fine Motor Skills
- Classroom Technology Implementation
- Observations and Assessments
- Family Involvement
- Classroom Management Techniques
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Estimate Documentation
- Benchmark Development
- Logistics Process Improvement
- Materials and Supply Allocation
- Team Guidance and Management
- Service Agreement Coordination
- Employee Training
- Technical Data Provisioning and Analysis
- Oral Presentations
- Work Delegation and Tracking
- Business Relationship Development
- Team Goals
- Office Supplies and Inventory
- International Shipments
- Monthly Inventory
- Warehousing and Delivery
- Income Verification
- Inspecting Goods
- Updating Logs
- Transportation Planning
- Validating Supplies
- Appointment Scheduling Software
- Overseeing Deliveries
- Business Intelligence Gathering
- Cost and Benefit Analysis
- Safety Monitoring and Management
- Desktop and Laptop Computers
- Geography Knowledge
- Procurement Tracking
- Spreadsheet Tracking
- Administrative Management
- Word Processing
- Customer Relations
- Sales and Marketing Collaboration
- Economics and Accounting
- Service-Orientation
Timeline
Teacher
ChristianValley Academy
07.2021 - 07.2022
Caregiver
HomeWell Care Services
07.2020 - 07.2022
Logistics Specialist
Amazon
04.2019 - 12.2020
Teacher
Department Of Education
09.1998 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Education in Elementary And Early Childhood
University of Hawaii At Manoa
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
American Samoa Community College