Avia Freshley
Gibraltar
Summary
Dependable and honest individual committed to delivering excellence in all facets. Have experience and knowledge pertaining to children, education, retail businesses and community service work.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
First Grade Teacher
MacDowell Preparatory Academy
08.2023 - Current
- Developed students' critical thinking skills through inquiry-based learning activities and group projects.
- Enhanced classroom management techniques, resulting in a more focused and productive learning environment.
- Established strong relationships with parents through effective communication about their child's academic progress and social-emotional development.
- Improved student reading comprehension by incorporating engaging activities and guided reading sessions.
Substitute Teacher
Industry Specific Staffing
03.2021 - 02.2023
- Substituted for all subjects for grades kindergarten-6th
- Diversified classroom instruction and group activities to successfully support students with unique strengths and learning styles.
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards.
- Organized lesson plans using teaching software for long-term assignments.
- Took notes and prepared reports on school day activities to provide to primary teacher.
Personal Advisor
Community Choice Credit Union
08.2020 - 01.2021
- Answered and made phone calls
- Educated members on various financial matters and provided professional recommendations on investment opportunities, products and services based on each clients' individual needs.
- Opened, closed, and added accounts
- Performed due diligence and valuation processes.
- Processed transactions and completed disputes
Customer Service Associate
CVS Pharmacy
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Assisted with locating items
- Developed and actualized customer service initiatives to decrease wait times.
- Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
- Processed transactions and returns
- Shopped for elderly customers
Front End/ Returns Associate
Tjmaxx
07.2017 - 05.2018
- Accepted and processed returns
- Gathered shopping baskets and carts and relocated to designated areas.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
- Over 30 Credit Card Applications
- Prepared merchandise and stocked shelves for sales floor
General Motors Student Intern
General Motors
04.2016 - 01.2018
- Developed Life Skills: Public Speaking, Career Readiness, Inventory Management, Budget Management, and Gained exposure to different career fields
- Performed community service at Focus Hope, Food Gatherers, Forgotten Harvest, Habitat for Humanity, O'Hair Park Association, and Orchards Children’s Services
- Worked effectively in team environment
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Children And Families, Social Agency
University of Michigan - Dearborn
Dearborn, MI12.2023
High School Diploma -
Henry Ford High School
Detroit, MI2018
Skills
- Adaptability
- Cash Register Operations
- Customer Service
- Product Knowledge
- Time Management Skills
- Active Listening
- Product Sales
- Parent Communication
- Lesson Plan Implementation
- Organizational Abilities
- Safety Awareness
- Honest and Ethical
- Documentation Skills
- Records Management
- Individualized Support
Certification
Bloodborne Pathogen Training
CPR Training
Protecting God’s Children Training
Stewards of Children Training
Timeline
First Grade Teacher
MacDowell Preparatory Academy
08.2023 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Industry Specific Staffing
03.2021 - 02.2023
Personal Advisor
Community Choice Credit Union
08.2020 - 01.2021
Customer Service Associate
CVS Pharmacy
03.2019 - 03.2020
Front End/ Returns Associate
Tjmaxx
07.2017 - 05.2018
General Motors Student Intern
General Motors
04.2016 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Children And Families, Social Agency
University of Michigan - Dearborn
High School Diploma -
Henry Ford High School
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