Experienced professional committed to providing students with tools and resources to succeed academically. Highly organized and detail-oriented with passion for helping children reach academic goals.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Isle Of Wight County Schools
08.2006 - Current
Supervise students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
Assist teachers in development of engaging lesson materials aligned with curriculum standards for various subject areas.
Improve classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
Deliver personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Enhance classroom efficiency through organizing instructional materials, managing daily schedules, and preparing resources for lessons as needed.
Family and Consumer Science Teacher
Suffolk Public Schools
08.2002 - 06.2005
Taught and engaged students via lectures on relationships, finances, time management, cooking, sewing, and childcare.
Developed strong rapport with students, parents, and colleagues through consistent communication and collaboration.
Served as advisor to Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) and was chosen as a Master Advisor at the State Level
Career and Technical Education (CTE) Rookie Teacher of the Year
Invoice Clerk
Walmart Stores, Inc.
08.1991 - 06.2000
Initiated month-end closing procedures by preparing detailed reports of outstanding invoices and payment statuses for management review.
Assisted in the development of internal controls relating to invoicing processing that resulted in improved accuracy, transparency, and accountability across the organization.
Reduced errors in billing statements by conducting regular audits of client accounts and meticulously verifying all charges.
Managed invoicing and payment processing operations.
Handled accounts payable activities to facilitate accurate payment of bills and expenses.
Served as District Invoice Clerk to audit East Coast stores from North Carolina to Delaware.
Department Chairperson
Commonwealth College
08.1989 - 08.1990
Served as central figure available to address questions, concerns and communications from students, faculty, staff, parents, guardians, and others with expectations of resolutions at department level.
Delivered lectures and taught departmental fashion and business courses.
Created succession plans and advised students on career development, placement, and financial aid resources.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Ecology
Hampton University
Hampton, VA
05.1988
Skills
Proficient knowledge of internet applications and PC-based software
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
Effective problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Isle Of Wight County Schools
08.2006 - Current
Family and Consumer Science Teacher
Suffolk Public Schools
08.2002 - 06.2005
Invoice Clerk
Walmart Stores, Inc.
08.1991 - 06.2000
Department Chairperson
Commonwealth College
08.1989 - 08.1990
Bachelor of Science - Human Ecology
Hampton University
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