Carol Watson
Meridian,MS
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
School Bus Driver
Meridian Public School
Meridian , MS
08.2017 - Current
- Assisted with loading and unloading of passengers as needed.
- Developed positive relationships with students through friendly interactions.
- Ensured safety of students by following all traffic laws and regulations.
- Monitored student behavior on the bus and enforced rules consistently.
- Maintained bus cleanliness, inspected for mechanical problems, and reported any issues to supervisor.
- Performed pre-trip inspections of the bus according to established procedures.
- Attended staff meetings and training sessions regularly for professional development purposes.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding student transportation issues.
Fine Jewelry Sales Associate
Belk Department Store
Meridian , MS
08.2006 - 05.2019
- Performed daily opening and closing duties such as setting up registers, restocking shelves, and counting cash drawers.
- Verified accuracy of invoices, shipping documents, and other paperwork associated with sales transactions.
- Performed daily opening and closing procedures according to company standards.
- Utilized social media platforms to promote products and services.
- Processed special orders for out-of-stock items as requested by customers.
- Organized merchandise displays in a visually appealing manner.
- Advised customers on proper care of fine jewelry pieces.
- Participated in promotional events such as trunk shows or special discounts for holidays.
- Provided assistance with online orders from customers who had difficulty navigating the website.
- Resolved customer complaints in an efficient and courteous manner.
- Engaged positively with each customer, providing professional, and polite support for sales and service needs.
- Processed payments and maintained accurate drawers to meet financial targets.
- Asked open-ended questions to ascertain what type of item customer desired, price range limits and recipient of item.
- Calculated pricing, applied discounts, and collected payments to process transactions.
- Managed and processed customer payments made by credit and debit cards as well as cash and provided correct change if applicable.
- Welcomed customers, offered to help locate items and suggested merchandise without being intrusive or pushy.
- Processed merchandise returns and exchanges for customers to refund payments, trade items, and offer store credit.
School Teacher
Enterprise School District
Enterprise, Mississippi
08.1988 - 05.2017
- Assessed student performance using various methods such as tests, quizzes, projects and presentations.
- Collaborated with other teachers, administrators, parents and community members to ensure successful academic outcomes for all students.
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences throughout the year to discuss student progress or difficulties encountered during the course of study.
- Implemented technology into lesson plans to enhance student engagement in the learning process.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills among students through class discussions and debates.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress including grades, attendance and behavior reports.
- Ensured a safe classroom environment by monitoring student behavior in accordance with school policies.
- Utilized a variety of teaching strategies to meet the needs of diverse learners.
- Adapted teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles and abilities.
- Integrated current events into the curriculum to help students understand real-world implications of their studies.
- Instructed classes on topics such as language arts, mathematics, science, social studies or health education.
- Evaluated textbooks, software programs and other materials used in instruction.
- Organized and supervised field trips, school events and activities.
- Provided individualized instruction to each student by encouraging interactive learning.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans for students in accordance with curriculum guidelines.
- Created an atmosphere conducive to learning by establishing positive relationships with students.
- Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
Education
Master of Science - Education
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS05-1988
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education K-8
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS05-1986
Associate of Arts - University Transfer
Meridian Community College
Meridian, MS05-1977
High School Diploma -
Meridian High School
Meridian, MS05-1975
Skills
- Great attitude
- Punctuality
- Effective communication skills
- Dependable and reliable
- Flexible and adaptive
- Effective listening
- Community involvement
- Clear public speaking skills
- Serving Diverse Communities
Timeline
School Bus Driver
Meridian Public School
08.2017 - Current
Fine Jewelry Sales Associate
Belk Department Store
08.2006 - 05.2019
School Teacher
Enterprise School District
08.1988 - 05.2017
Master of Science - Education
Mississippi State University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education K-8
Mississippi State University
Associate of Arts - University Transfer
Meridian Community College
High School Diploma -
Meridian High School