Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills. Mindful Middle School Teacher accomplished in preparing students for future through use of new technologies. History of encouraging students to engage in group work and to solve problems in team-driven approach.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School College and Career Teacher
Killeen ISD
Killeen, TX
08.2019 - Current
Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
Observed and evaluated students' work to determine progress, provide feedback, and make suggestions for improvement.
Engaged students in academic and practical conversations that elicited critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and communication.
Planned and documented programs of study meeting individual needs and abilities of students.
Collaborated with colleagues and improved teaching practices through professional learning communities and student retention meetings.
Secretary
Killeen ISD
Killeen, TX
06.2016 - 08.2019
Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock and ordering new supplies.
Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers.
Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
Scheduled appointments and conducted follow-up calls to clients.
Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
Handled daily scheduling tasks and provided administrative support for entire department.
Updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance.
Entered data into system and updated customer contacts with information to keep records current.
Screened visitors and issued badges to maintain safety and security.
Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
Organized logistics and materials for each meeting and took detailed notes for later dissemination to key stakeholders.
Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
Therapy Assistant
Killeen ISD
Killeen, TX
04.2014 - 06.2016
Performs office/clerical and support duties for Special Education Department - Related Services (occupational therapy, physical therapy, assistive technology and In-Home)
Assists with operation and care for equipment and materials assigned by special education staff and teachers (wheelchairs, standards, assistive technology)
Coordinates information from family, teachers and other special education personnel regarding In-Home training needs and in school needs
Maintained and updated patient records, changes in service plans and treatment reports.
Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to provide patients with comprehensive care.
Scheduled patients for appointments and maintained master calendar.
Operations Manager
Bullips Logistics
Killeen, TX
09.2013 - 05.2014
Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow
Worked in matrix management environment with oversight of division level managers, operations, sales, finance, human resources, safety and compliance
Review vendor monitoring activities by examining report, findings, and determination for compliance with terms of contract and policy
Formulated processes to reduce downtime and financial loss
Advanced productivity KPIs to achieve key business goals and objectives
Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe or ineffective practices
Reviewed operations reports to understand numbers and trends
Transportation Assistant
Central Receiving And Shipping Point, US Army
Fort Cavazos, TX
10.2010 - 04.2013
Analyzed expenditures and other financial information to develop plans and budgets for increasing profits and improving services.
Planned and supervised shipments from production to end-users by scheduling daily and weekly routes.
Reviewed and filed paperwork related to transportation schedules and costs.
Collaborated with managers and other assistants to formulate and implement policies, procedures and objectives.
Coordinated with warehouse workers on proper storage and distribution of products.
Provided timely transportation of diverse clients to healthcare facilities.
Determined most effective mode and routing of materials to customer locations and company facilities.
Identified appropriate travel routes in accordance with applicable traffic and bulk cargo transportation laws, regulations, protocols, and guidelines.
Tracked shipments from dispatch through delivery to verify timely arrival.
Maintained accurate shipment, invoice and expense documentation for reliable reference.
Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
Led shipment scheduling and routing with carriers, enabling reliable customer updates.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Western Governor's University
Salt Lake City, UT
05.2018
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Central Texas College
Killeen, TX
05.2014
Surgical Technology/Technologist
Temple College
Temple, TX
01.2001
High School Diploma - General Studies
C E Ellison High School
Killeen, TX
05.1994
Skills
SMART Board Aptitude
Instructional Methods
Parent and Student Communication
Behavioral Skills Development
Emergent Curriculum
Technology Integration
Distance Learning Platforms
Innovative Lesson Planning
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Effective Listening
Grading
Team Teaching and Collaboration
Certification
CompTIA A+ - CompTIA- 2018
Certified Texas Teacher , 6-12 Business and Finance- Current
Work Availability
monday
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wednesday
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saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Middle School College and Career Teacher
Killeen ISD
08.2019 - Current
Secretary
Killeen ISD
06.2016 - 08.2019
Therapy Assistant
Killeen ISD
04.2014 - 06.2016
Operations Manager
Bullips Logistics
09.2013 - 05.2014
Transportation Assistant
Central Receiving And Shipping Point, US Army
10.2010 - 04.2013
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Western Governor's University
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies