Bridgett Waters
Ayden,North Carolina
Summary
Enthusiastic and organized teacher seeking a part-time retail opportunity to apply exceptional customer service skills in a fast-paced environment. Eager to learn new skills and contribute to a positive store atmosphere.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
First Grade Teacher
Opendoor Education
08.2014 - Current
- Develop engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards to enhance student learning experiences.
- Foster a positive classroom environment promoting respect, collaboration, and active participation among students.
- Monitor student progress through assessments and provided timely feedback to support academic growth.
- Collaborate with parents and guardians to discuss student performance and address any concerns effectively.
- Organize and facilitate educational activities that encourage creativity, critical thinking, and teamwork skills among students.
3rd Grade Teacher
G.R. Whitfield School
08.2013 - Current
- Performed daily lesson plans for weekly instruction in the classroom
- Responsible for the delivery of instruction in math, language arts, science and social studies
- Met with parents to identify and deliver progress of students
- Participated in professional learning communities to plan and deliver all grade level content
- Analyzed assessment data to enhance instruction
- Prepared classroom materials and daily reports for parents
- Effectively managed behaviors in the classroom
- Created an engaging learning environment that motivates children
- Met with administration to maintain an effective work environment
Title I Teacher
G.R. Whitfield School
08.2011 - 08.2013
- Provided comprehensive literacy interventions to middle school students through the LANGUAGE! curriculum
- Supported exceptional children’s program in elementary LANGUAGE! classes
- Reinforced reading strategies to fourth grade students
- Collaborated with fourth grade teachers regarding student progress
- Performed Reading 3D assessments
- Effectively managed classroom behaviors
- Participated in staff development and professional learning communities
Kindergarten Teacher Assistant
Pitt County Schools (Ridgewood Elementary)
08.2010 - 07.2011
- Assisted teacher with grading assignments, filing and other classroom duties as needed
- Taught small math and reading groups
- Monitored students during independent work activities
- Managed behavior issues
- Prepared materials for and decorated bulletin boards
Teacher Assistant/Assistant Media Coordinator
Pitt County Schools (Pactolus School)
11.2009 - 06.2010
- Assisted nine teachers with grading papers, filing and other classroom duties as needed
- Independently monitored classes in the computer lab and help students with math-related computer programs
- Tutored small groups of students in difficult subject areas
- Prepared materials for and decorate bulletin boards
- Ran the circulation desk in the media center
- Monitored the assignment of school equipment to staff
- Kept inventory of ink and toner supplies for reorder
- Managed media student helpers and keep them on task
- Helped students and staff locate library books
- Assisted the Media Coordinator with special events and other duties as needed
Assistant Manager of Leasing
North Campus Crossing, LLC
10.2008 - 09.2009
- Managed all aspects of leasing for large student-based apartment complex
- Professionally controlled resident relations; roommate issues and living arrangements
- Informed and discussed lease terms, rental rates and specials with prospective residents
- Conducted tours of large property and apartment models to interested parties
- Worked closely with management staff regarding day-to-day operations
- Tracked leasing numbers daily and reported them to the Property Manager
- Quickly processed lease applications daily; ran criminal and credit reports on applicants
- Thoroughly inspected apartments for new move-ins and noted any damages after move-outs
Production Manager
Branch Banking and Trust Company (BB&T)
12.2007 - 09.2008
- Closely monitored the daily production and accuracy goals of nine full-time employees
- Answered escalated issues regarding hazard and flood insurance
- Diligently tested a new workflow system to identify any errors before implementation
- Prepared weekly and monthly reports to reflect team success
- Conducted monthly coaching sessions with each employee to discuss job performance
- Composed and delivered six month and annual employee performance reviews
- Approved and keep track of employee attendance
- Lead weekly team service meetings to discuss important issues and encourage positive team morale
- Attended daily and weekly meetings with management team to discuss departmental issues
Team Leader
Branch Banking and Trust Company
12.2005 - 11.2007
- Ensured that team and individual accuracy and production goals were met; helped team members obtain 100% accuracy with continuous training and coaching
- Energetically motivated eight team members to be productive and efficient
- Coached team members with new training issues as they arose
- Accurately updated the employee Training Manual as needed
- Created and maintained personal improvement plans, corrective action plans, calendars, and other reports
- Delegated manual flood reports and paperwork to flood specialists
- Trained new employees and audited work they performed
- Maintained a personal accuracy score of 100% on a monthly basis
Documentation Specialist
Branch Banking and Trust Company
06.2002 - 11.2005
- Provided excellent client service when assisting lender personnel with business documentation issues
- Coached new employees in reviewing different types of loan objects when necessary
- Completed special projects assigned by managers and/or team leaders in a timely manner
- Quickly identified errors and missing documents while performing a review of new loans and loan documents
- Ensured sufficient insurance coverage was in place on all collateral secured loans by reviewing insurance documents and maintaining the insurance tracking system
- Successfully met the accuracy goal of 99.75% or higher on a monthly basis
Administrative Assistant
Eastern Area Health Education Center
01.2002 - 06.2002
- Assisted in the organization and planning of Nursing Education programs
- Attentively tested registration database for glitches and suggested improvements
- Professionally corresponded with program registrants to verify information when necessary
- Communicated information with co-workers and manager in a competent manner
Education
Bachelor of Science - Applied Sociology, Business Administration
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC12.2001
Skills
- Advanced user ot Google Suite and Microsoft Office
- Organizational skills
- Relationship building
- Team collaboration
- Problem-solving skills
- Lesson planning
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- North Carolina teaching certification
Certification
- North Carolina Professional Educator's License: Elementary Education K-6, granted by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
Timeline
First Grade Teacher
Opendoor Education
08.2014 - Current
3rd Grade Teacher
G.R. Whitfield School
08.2013 - Current
Title I Teacher
G.R. Whitfield School
08.2011 - 08.2013
Kindergarten Teacher Assistant
Pitt County Schools (Ridgewood Elementary)
08.2010 - 07.2011
Teacher Assistant/Assistant Media Coordinator
Pitt County Schools (Pactolus School)
11.2009 - 06.2010
Assistant Manager of Leasing
North Campus Crossing, LLC
10.2008 - 09.2009
Production Manager
Branch Banking and Trust Company (BB&T)
12.2007 - 09.2008
Team Leader
Branch Banking and Trust Company
12.2005 - 11.2007
Documentation Specialist
Branch Banking and Trust Company
06.2002 - 11.2005
Administrative Assistant
Eastern Area Health Education Center
01.2002 - 06.2002
Bachelor of Science - Applied Sociology, Business Administration
East Carolina University