Professional candidate with expertise in the field of education, as well as a diverse array of experiences in non-academic fields. Well-versed in adapting course materials to meet established standards and individual academic abilities. Motivated to engage students in meeting objectives and achieving success.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Coordinator
Museum & Archives Of Rockingham County
04.2022 - Current
Identified opportunities for improving administrative processes, implementing changes that led to increased efficiency and effectiveness.
Scheduled school groups for tours of historic complex, as well as individual walk-in appointments.
Developed volunteers and monitored goals for projects, including proper storage of sensitive documents, archive organization, and genealogical research.
Processed all monetary donations and arranged acquisition of all physical items submitted for acceptance by Collections Committee.
Assisted executive director in variety of miscellaneous duties from museum maintenance to exhibit production.
Local Coordinator
Education, Travel & Culture
12.2016 - 06.2021
Submitted monthly reports and maintained detailed records on 3-5 students each year, using this data to inform future program decisions.
Improved communication between host families and exchange students by conducting regular check-ins and providing support.
Facilitated conflict resolution between host families and exchange students when necessary, ensuring positive experience for all parties involved.
Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices relating to youth exchange programs.
Collaborated with other Local Coordinators to share best practices for supporting exchange students and host families.
Inside Sales
Pine Hall Brick
09.2012 - 04.2013
Arranged sale and delivery of brick, stone, and concrete products to customers across the nation.
Kept inventory records and issued orders for plant production when needed.
Identified quality concerns and relayed issues regarding associated delays to customer.
Created a daily logistics schedule which included dispatching inter-company trucks, calling LTL firms, and finding railway options.
Inside Sales
O'Neal Manufacturing Services
04.2008 - 06.2011
Managed multiple raw material and OEM accounts across southeastern region of United States.
Established rapport with customers and ensured satisfaction through frequent communication and business visits.
Utilized variety of computer programs to analyze and retain data for presentation at daily meetings.
Worked closely with all teams to achieve goals in product quality, order accuracy, on-time delivery, and general sales.
Newspaper Reporter
The Courier-Times
10.2006 - 06.2007
Hired initially to write obituaries and format general data for publication.
Promoted to reporter on crime beat within weeks; began working independently to produce front-page articles on daily deadline.
Perused police and fire department reports each morning to glean critical information for developing news.
Followed ongoing investigations, attended council meetings, and conducted interviews with city and county officials to obtain details for breaking stories.
Wrote special interest pieces and provided photographs for all submissions.
Peer-edited other newsroom staff.
Permanent Substitute Teacher
New Castle Community Schools
10.1999 - 01.2005
Started as day-to-day substitute covering grades K-12 and eventually offered permanent teaching position in Pathways Day Treatment Program for students in grades 6-9.
Researched and selected age-appropriate materials and resources for classroom instruction.
Assisted students in mastering subject material and preparing for tests while considering individual needs for success.
Maintained day-to-day classroom management by assessing behavior and providing disciplinary measures, if needed.
Monitored and assessed progress of students' Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
Collaborated with colleagues to develop innovative approaches to teaching, such as combining classrooms for group activities and creating personalized activities.
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