Amari Hearndon
Detroit,MI
Summary
Accomplished educator and administrator with a proven track record at Starfish & Vernor Elementary School, adept in reading instruction and classroom management. Excelled in enhancing student comprehension and literacy skills, while effectively managing operational tasks. Demonstrates strong leadership in mentoring staff and fostering parent-teacher relations, ensuring a positive and productive learning environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher's Assistant
Starfish Family Services
Detroit, MI
09.2024 - Current
- Tutored students in course material to improve comprehension.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
Reading Interventionist
Vernor Elementary School
Detroit, MI
07.2024 - Current
- Created lesson plans to help struggling readers increase their comprehension skills.
- Observed classrooms and provided feedback on the effectiveness of instructional practices used by teachers.
- Adapted instructional techniques to appropriate ages and skill levels of supervised students.
- Established positive and engaging classroom environment that was conducive to improving literacy skills.
Office Manager
Mc Gee Transportation
Detroit, MI
07.2019 - 01.2024
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Resolved customer inquiries in a timely manner while maintaining positive relationships with clients.
Store Manager
Underground by Journeys
Harper Woods, MI
04.2017 - 05.2019
- Built customer confidence by actively listening to concerns and complaints and quickly resolving issues.
- Oversaw inventory management through cycle counts, audits and shrinkage control.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Identified operational issues and implemented appropriate process improvements to promote workplace safety and productivity.
Education
Social Worker
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI01-2027
Associate of Science -
Schoolcraft College
Livonia, MI01-2004
Wayne County Community College
Detroit, MI01-2003
Skills
- Student supervision
- Reading instruction
- Classroom management
- Parent-teacher relations
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant
Starfish Family Services
09.2024 - Current
Reading Interventionist
Vernor Elementary School
07.2024 - Current
Office Manager
Mc Gee Transportation
07.2019 - 01.2024
Store Manager
Underground by Journeys
04.2017 - 05.2019
Social Worker
Wayne State University
Associate of Science -
Schoolcraft College
Wayne County Community College
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