Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Ouachita Parish School Board
01.1993 - 07.2023
Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
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.
Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
Sales Associate
McRae's Fine Jewelry
09.1989 - 09.1991
Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
Built relationships with customers and community to promote long term business growth.
Gained customer trust and confidence by demonstrating compelling, persuasive and composed professional demeanor.
Greeted customers and offered assistance with selecting merchandise, finding accessories and completing purchases
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of Louisiana At Monroe
Monroe, LA
Master in Curriculum And Instruction - Education
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN
Skills
Critical Thinking
Public Speaking
Positive Learning Environment
Classroom Management
Active Participation in Groups or Events
Organizational Development Knowledge
Positive Atmosphere Promotion
Effectively Work with Parent
Social-Emotional Learning Training
Student Motivation and Engagement
Faculty Collaboration
Student Records Management
Accomplishments
Named "Teacher of the Year" at Riser Elementary in 2002.
Won “Teacher of the Month” award at Calhoun Elementary in 2003.