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Angela Dunaway

Liberty,MS

Summary

Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher

Amite School Center
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.

Substitute Teacher

Amite School Center
08.2019 - 05.2022
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.

Sales Associate

Pike County Co-op
06.2005 - 09.2006
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Assisted in training new staff members on company policies, product information, and sales techniques for a seamless onboarding experience.
  • Participated in team meetings and training sessions regularly for continuous professional development within the retail industry.

Sales Associate

Amite County Co-op
01.2005 - 06.2005
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.

Sales Associate

Pike County Co-op
07.2001 - 06.2005
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.

Office Administrative Assistant

St. Landry Community Action Agency
09.2000 - 05.2001
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
  • Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
  • Maintained a clean and welcoming office environment, fostering positive impressions among clients and visitors alike.
  • Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
  • Continually sought methods for improving daily operations, communications with clients, recordkeeping, and data entry for increased efficiency.
  • Completed forms, reports, logs, and records to quickly handle all documentation for human resources.

Long-Term Substitute Teacher

Northwest High School
08.1997 - 05.2000
  • Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
  • Utilized differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning needs within the classroom effectively.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, promoting a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter.
  • Maintained open communication with parents and guardians, discussing students'' progress and addressing any concerns promptly.
  • Mentored struggling students one-on-one, resulting in significant improvements in their academic performance.
  • Served as a positive role model for students by exhibiting strong work ethic, integrity, and professionalism at all times.

Department Manager

Walmart
07.1994 - 03.1996
  • Oversaw inventory management processes, maintaining optimal stock levels while minimizing waste and losses due to shrinkage or obsolescence.
  • Collaborated with other departments to ensure seamless coordination in achieving company-wide objectives.
  • Improved customer satisfaction rates through attentive service, prompt issue resolution, and continuous process improvements.
  • Maintained a professional work environment by addressing conflicts proactively and fostering open communication among staff members.
  • Developed strong relationships with suppliers, securing better deals and ensuring timely deliveries.
  • Provided ongoing staff development opportunities through training programs, workshops, and regular feedback sessions.
  • Advised upper management on key decisions based on thorough analysis of sales trends, market conditions, and competitor activities.
  • Developed comprehensive risk management strategy, mitigating potential obstacles to departmental success.

Office Manager

J & B Pipeline Supply Company
05.1991 - 07.1994
  • Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
  • Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
  • Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
  • Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
  • Contributed to workplace safety by ensuring compliance with established emergency protocols and conducting regular equipment inspections.
  • Handled sensitive employee and client information with utmost confidentiality, maintaining trust and integrity.

Department Manager

Walmart
02.1987 - 05.1991
  • Oversaw inventory management processes, maintaining optimal stock levels while minimizing waste and losses due to shrinkage or obsolescence.
  • Collaborated with other departments to ensure seamless coordination in achieving company-wide objectives.
  • Improved customer satisfaction rates through attentive service, prompt issue resolution, and continuous process improvements.
  • Maintained a professional work environment by addressing conflicts proactively and fostering open communication among staff members.
  • Implemented cross-training initiatives for employees, increasing overall departmental knowledge and versatility.
  • Optimized scheduling practices to ensure adequate staffing during peak business hours without sacrificing employee satisfaction or budgetary constraints.

Education

Education

Southwest Community College
Summit, MS

Lee College
Baytown, TX

Education

Lsu
Eunice, LA

High School Diploma -

Ross S Sterling
Baytown, TXHigh
05.1981

Skills

  • Classroom Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Lesson Planning
  • Motivating students
  • Positive Role Model and Mentor
  • Public Speaking

Certification

  • CPR/AED Certification

Timeline

Teacher

Amite School Center
08.2022 - 05.2023

Substitute Teacher

Amite School Center
08.2019 - 05.2022

Sales Associate

Pike County Co-op
06.2005 - 09.2006

Sales Associate

Amite County Co-op
01.2005 - 06.2005

Sales Associate

Pike County Co-op
07.2001 - 06.2005

Office Administrative Assistant

St. Landry Community Action Agency
09.2000 - 05.2001

Long-Term Substitute Teacher

Northwest High School
08.1997 - 05.2000

Department Manager

Walmart
07.1994 - 03.1996

Office Manager

J & B Pipeline Supply Company
05.1991 - 07.1994

Department Manager

Walmart
02.1987 - 05.1991

Education

Southwest Community College

Lee College

Education

Lsu

High School Diploma -

Ross S Sterling
Angela Dunaway