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Carissa Sprague

Palm Beach Gardens,Florida

Summary

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Bookkeeping Assistant

Beach Environmemtal Exterminating
05.2023 - Current
  • Managed invoices, payments and deposits, maintaining accurate records.
  • Maintained inventory of office supplies and placed orders.
  • Generated financial reports and summaries for management review.

English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher

EPIK Program
02.2022 - 02.2023
  • Created daily multi-level elementary appropriate lessons for classes of up to 25 students.
  • Planned and developed literary based Summer and Winter Camps for Elementary age students.
  • Taught specialized cultural lessons for students from 3rd-6th grade.
  • Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
  • Cultivated and maintained strong and collaborative relationships with students, co-teachers, and school staff.


English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher

JET Programme
08.2018 - 08.2021
  • Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
  • Facilitated small group and individual instruction to maximize student learning.
  • Modified curriculum plans with colleagues to meet changing student needs.
  • Supplemented instruction and increased student understanding with use of audio-visual equipment and other technology.
  • Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
  • Created and implemented student-centered lessonsessons focused on communicative language skills.
  • Coached students on English pronunciation and intonation for eloquent conversation.

Human Resources Assistant

Beach Environmental Exterminating
08.2016 - 06.2018
  • Filed paperwork, sorted, and delivered mail and maintained office organization.
  • Conducted new hire orientation to verify completion of appropriate paperwork.
  • Answered and redirected incoming phone calls for office.
  • Screened applicant resumes and coordinated in-person interviews.

3rd Grade Teacher

Palm Beach County School District
08.2015 - 06.2016


  • Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
  • Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
  • Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.

Exceptional Student Education Teacher

Palm Beach County School District
12.2014 - 06.2015
  • Created and managed IEPs (Individual Education Plan) to define student learning objectives and educational strategies.
  • Communicated with parents and faculty to develop strong sense of collaboration between teachers, students and parents.
  • Identified children's collective and individual learning needs to plan, prepare and deliver instruction designed to maximize individual learning and capture interest.
  • Prepared lesson plans and executed different modalities to accelerate individual success.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL
05.2014

Skills

  • Lesson Planning
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Classroom Management
  • Financial Closing Reports
  • Proactive and Self-Motivated
  • Financial Calculation and Analysis
  • Providing Feedback
  • Proficiency in Developing Rapport
  • Positive Interactions
  • Active Participation

Timeline

Bookkeeping Assistant

Beach Environmemtal Exterminating
05.2023 - Current

English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher

EPIK Program
02.2022 - 02.2023

English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher

JET Programme
08.2018 - 08.2021

Human Resources Assistant

Beach Environmental Exterminating
08.2016 - 06.2018

3rd Grade Teacher

Palm Beach County School District
08.2015 - 06.2016

Exceptional Student Education Teacher

Palm Beach County School District
12.2014 - 06.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Florida Atlantic University
Carissa Sprague