Chandra Hodges-Graham
Cleveland
Summary
Motivated Team Lead possessing excellent leadership and planning abilities. Focused on delivering high-quality products on tight schedules. Monitors, trains, and encourages employees to improve skills and meet demanding targets. History of successfully developing and managing strong teams through proactive training and issue management.
Results-driven Team Lead known for exceptional productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in team coordination, conflict resolution, and strategic planning. Excel in communication, leadership, and problem-solving, ensuring seamless operations and project success.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2006
2006
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Walmart Team Lead
Walmart
Cleveland
10.2023 - Current
- Led daily operations by coordinating team activities, resulting in improved workflow efficiency and enhanced service delivery.
- Trained new team members on store policies and procedures, fostering a knowledgeable workforce and reducing onboarding time.
- Monitored inventory levels and conducted stock audits, ensuring product availability and minimizing discrepancies in stock counts.
- Implemented promotional displays and merchandising strategies, increasing product visibility and driving customer engagement in-store.
- Collaborated with management to develop team goals and initiatives, aligning daily operations with overall business objectives.
- Assisted in conducting performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to team members and supporting their professional growth.
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Delegated tasks appropriately according to individual skill sets.
Assistant Kindergarten Teacher
North Bolivar Consolidated School District
Mound Bayou
07.2023 - 01.2025
- Assisted lead teachers in developing age-appropriate lesson plans, enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Organized classroom activities and materials, promoting a structured and conducive learning environment for students.
- Supported individual students with learning challenges, fostering their academic growth and confidence in classroom settings.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to address student needs, ensuring effective communication and support for learning.
- Implemented daily routines and classroom management strategies, contributing to a positive educational experience for all students.
- Monitored student behavior both inside and outside the classroom setting.
- Administered standardized tests according to district guidelines.
- Implemented strategies to help promote self-esteem among all students.
- Organized educational games and activities designed to meet individual needs of students.
- Participated in parent-teacher conferences to discuss student performance and behavioral issues.
- Supported lead teacher in creating an effective classroom management system.
- Supervised children during snack and lunch times, outdoor playtime, and field trips.
- Assisted in developing positive relationships between parents and guardians, teachers, and students.
- Helped maintain accurate records of student attendance, grades, behavior reports.
- Organized classroom supplies, materials, and decorations to create a stimulating learning environment.
- Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing, and crafts.
Head Start Teacher
Delta Health Alliance
Drew
09.2019 - 07.2023
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans, fostering a positive learning environment for diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with families and caregivers to support children's development, enhancing community involvement and educational outcomes.
- Mentored junior teachers in classroom management strategies, improving overall instructional quality and student engagement.
- Assessed student progress through formative evaluations, tailoring instruction to meet individual learning goals and needs.
- Implemented behavior management techniques, resulting in improved classroom dynamics and student behavior consistency.
- Evaluated student performance data regularly to identify areas of improvement in instruction methods.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Sciences
Delta State University
Cleveland, Mississippi, MS 06.2015 - 12.2018
Associate of Arts - Education
Coahoma Community College
Clarksdale, MS 08.2014 - 05.2015
East Side High School
Cleveland, MsSkills
- Team leadership
- Performance evaluation
- Inventory management
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Behavior management
- Student assessment
- Communication skills
- Conflict resolution
- Task delegation
- Community engagement
- Learning outcomes
- Promotional strategies
- Child supervision
- Relationship building
- Performance improvement
- Work assignment delegation
- Customer focus
- Workplace safety
- Process improvement
- Cash handling
- Team assessment
- Safety
Timeline
Walmart Team Lead
Walmart
10.2023 - Current
Assistant Kindergarten Teacher
North Bolivar Consolidated School District
07.2023 - 01.2025
Head Start Teacher
Delta Health Alliance
09.2019 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Science - Social Sciences
Delta State University
06.2015 - 12.2018
Associate of Arts - Education
Coahoma Community College
08.2014 - 05.2015
East Side High School