CANDACE E. BLANTON
Grayslake,IL
Summary
To contribute my skills and knowledge to the organization and to continue to develop and grow professionally Personal Focused educator with 15+ years of success guiding students on academic and career decisions. Skilled at counseling students on methods for forging relationships and helping students navigate school life.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Freshman SeminarTeacher
Waukegan Public Schools District 60
03.2021 - Current
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
- Answered student inquiries and resolved problems related to curriculum and course prerequisites.
- Provided support and guidance to students experiencing academic and personal troubles.
- Mentored students, offering advice and support on topic selection, appropriateness and academic value.
Physical Education Instructor
J.I. Case High School
08.2017 - 02.2021
- Answered student inquiries and resolved problems related to curriculum and course prerequisites.
- Assessed student physical fitness levels and adjusted objectives according to successes.
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety.
- Conducted academic advisement services for students on reoccurring basis to maintain educational progression.
- Assisted students in selecting courses to align with interests and abilities.
- Utilized knowledge of biology, anatomy, and kinesiology to design safe and effective exercises.
- Conveyed health and well-being concepts beyond physical fitness.
Physical EducationTeacher
Mitchell Middle School
08.2015 - 08.2017
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Encouraged students to set and achieve fitness goals to develop sense of accomplishment.
- Prepared lesson plans to teach age-appropriate exercises in alignment with school curriculum.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Led exercises and physical activities to engage students and develop physical skills.
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety.
Adult Education Instructor
U.M.M.A Center
04.2016 - 12.2021
- Working with adult students to complete their GED in the Lake County Area
- Providing educational support in the area of Reading/Language Arts/and Writing, Social Studies, Science and Math
- Teaching Financial Literacy with a focus on money management and budgeting
- Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
- Helped supervisor establish and monitor individual and program objectives.
Teacher
Starbuck Middle School
01.2015 - 08.2015
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
Sr. Specialist, Sales Operations
Cardinal Health
03.2014 - 10.2014
- Responsible for providing operational support to sales representatives and customers with a concentrated focus on business growth and profitability
- Provide root cause analysis for service level backorders to prevent future occurrences
- Manage version changes to custom items to effectively deplete unique raw materials
- Execute production orders according to scheduling guidelines to meet customer inventory levels
- Responsible for monitoring production orders for potential manufacturing delays.
- Conducted independent technical reviews of current processes and records to proactively identify and correct process and system issues.
Sourcing Specialist
W.W. Grainger
01.2011 - 03.2014
- Perform MRO purchasing activities with a high level of integrity
- Manage multiple special supplier accounts, requiring vast product knowledge
- Developed and shared best practices across Sourcing regional cells including West Coast, Central and East Coast
- Negotiate price, terms and conditions with current and new suppliers
- Manage customer questions and concerns regarding products, prices and availability
- Team Leader on Open Order Management Standard Work program
- Trained and mentored Order Support new hires for assigned team
- Researched new vendors and partners to obtain most cost-effective pricing for goods.
- Maintained effective and lasting vendor relationships through dynamic communication, collaboration, and intelligent questioning skills.
Dean of Students
Zion-Benton High School
08.2004 - 05.2010
- Developed, supervised, and assisted in proactive behavior intervention and discipline programs for students
- Assisted in providing training to support staff on positive behavior intervention
- Provided Observation and Evaluation of certified teaching staff
- Maintained accurate and updated records of interventions, attendance and truancy records, using computer administration software applications
- Assisted school principals in revising the School Improvement Plan
- Member of school wide Problem-Solving Team (PST)
- Coordinator for Freshman Summer Hive Program
- Collaboration with staff in developing objectives and goals for Summer Hive Program
- Backed up instructors in handling disruptive students and implemented fair protocols to resolve situations.
- Organized individualized behavior improvement plans for students struggling with compliance.
Dean of Students
Viking Middle School
08.2003 - 05.2004
- Maintained accurate and updated records of interventions and attendance
- Maintained supervision of halls, grounds, and lunchroom
- Provided supervision for after school programs
- Backed up instructors in handling disruptive students and implemented fair protocols to resolve situations.
- Organized individualized behavior improvement plans for students struggling with compliance.
- Developed strategies to improve student behavior school-wide and help teachers better manage classroom environments.
- Established and enforced clear school-wide disciplinary procedures to protect students and staff.
- Coordinated smooth mealtimes and student transitions.
Physical Education Teacher
Central Jr. High School
08.1996 - 05.2003
- Led exercises and physical activities to engage students and develop physical skills.
- Managed classroom behavior to maintain safe and orderly learning environments during physical activities.
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety.
- Organized and led sports teams teaching benefits of sportsmanship.
Education
MBA - Organizational Development
North Park University
Chicago, IL05.2014
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL12.2004
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL12.1995
Associate of Science - General Studies
Parkland College
Champaign, IL1992
General Studies
College of Lake County
Grayslake, IL1991
Education Administration
African American Studies
Certificate in Organizational Development -
2014
Skills
- Active listening
- Interpersonal skills
- Student advocacy
- Student Support
- Conflict Management
- Progress Reporting
- Academic Monitoring
- Effective communication
- Team building
- Multicultural competence
- Empathy and understanding
Timeline
Freshman SeminarTeacher
Waukegan Public Schools District 60
03.2021 - Current
Physical Education Instructor
J.I. Case High School
08.2017 - 02.2021
Adult Education Instructor
U.M.M.A Center
04.2016 - 12.2021
Physical EducationTeacher
Mitchell Middle School
08.2015 - 08.2017
Teacher
Starbuck Middle School
01.2015 - 08.2015
Sr. Specialist, Sales Operations
Cardinal Health
03.2014 - 10.2014
Sourcing Specialist
W.W. Grainger
01.2011 - 03.2014
Dean of Students
Zion-Benton High School
08.2004 - 05.2010
Dean of Students
Viking Middle School
08.2003 - 05.2004
Physical Education Teacher
Central Jr. High School
08.1996 - 05.2003
MBA - Organizational Development
North Park University
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Northeastern Illinois University
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
Eastern Illinois University
Associate of Science - General Studies
Parkland College
General Studies
College of Lake County
Education Administration
African American Studies
Certificate in Organizational Development -
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