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April Charles

Moss Point,MS

Summary

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Jackson County School District
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.
  • Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.

School Bus Driver

Jackson County School District
07.2023 - Current
  • Completed pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections and documented info in vehicle logs.
  • Demonstrated professionalism at all times while engaging with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators alike during daily duties.
  • Provided a positive environment for students during transportation, fostering respectful interactions and promoting good behavior.
  • Assisted in maintaining bus cleanliness with regular sanitizing and disinfecting.
  • Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
  • Enhanced student safety by strictly adhering to bus routes and schedules, as well as enforcing established behavior guidelines.
  • Developed positive relationships with students, faculty and parents to support continuous rapport and communication.
  • Completed logbooks, incident reports and other daily paperwork.

Receptionist

Mobile Medical Weight Loss
01.2012 - 05.2016
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
  • Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
  • Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
  • Handled sensitive information with discretion while maintaining strict confidentiality standards.
  • Assisted with onboarding new clients and securing paperwork completion.

Assistant Store Manager 3rd Key

Dollar General
08.2008 - 10.2010
  • Managed cash registers efficiently, ensuring accurate transactions, balancing drawers daily, and minimizing discrepancies.
  • Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
  • Assisted the Store Manager in analyzing sales data to identify trends and make informed decisions for improving overall store performance.
  • Mentored new employees on company policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure their success within the organization.
  • Responded to customer concerns, working with manager to significantly raise customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.

Education

GED -

Bishop State Community College
Mobile, AL
2007

Skills

    Student Engagement

    Positive Reinforcement

    Multi-Subject Instruction

    Curriculum knowledge

Timeline

School Bus Driver

Jackson County School District
07.2023 - Current

Receptionist

Mobile Medical Weight Loss
01.2012 - 05.2016

Assistant Store Manager 3rd Key

Dollar General
08.2008 - 10.2010

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Jackson County School District

GED -

Bishop State Community College
April Charles