Christina Taylor
Cedar Bluff,Virginia
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Tazewell County Public Schools, leveraging innovative problem-solving and compassionate understanding to enhance literacy among K-3 students. Skilled in customizing learning strategies and fostering student engagement, resulting in measurable academic improvements and a supportive, inclusive classroom environment.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Tazewell County Public Schools
01.2024 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
PALS Tutor
Tazewell County Public Schools
10.2021 - Current
- Administered literacy assessments to K-3 students, identifying those at risk of reading difficulties and tailoring intervention strategies.
- Designed and implemented targeted reading lessons, addressing individual needs to promote foundational literacy skills.
- Supported diverse learners, including students with IEPs and 504 Plans, fostering an inclusive learning environment.
- Collaborated with educators to integrate intervention plans with classroom instruction and curriculum goals.
- Tracked and analyzed student progress, adapting tutoring methods to ensure measurable academic improvements.
- Encouraged student confidence and engagement, contributing to long-term reading success.
Lead Bank Teller
Wells Fargo
12.2012 - 08.2020
- Trained junior tellers in best practices for client interactions, upholding excellent standards of service quality across the team.
- Oversaw teller staff scheduling to maintain appropriate coverage during business hours.
- Maintained cash drawer accuracy, effectively balancing daily deposits and withdrawals.
- Streamlined teller operations for improved efficiency and reduced wait times.
- Managed high-volume transactions during peak periods while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Mentored new hires, facilitating their onboarding process and fostering a positive team environment.
- Reduced errors and discrepancies, ensuring all transactions were accurately recorded and reported.
- Ensured compliance with federal regulations, adhering to strict guidelines for accurate reporting.
Front End Manager
Food City
12.2010 - 03.2013
- Oversaw cash handling procedures, minimizing discrepancies in end-of-day reports through diligent monitoring of transactions.
- Monitored cash drawers in seven checkout stations to verify adequate cash supply.
- Oversaw cashier operations, bookkeeping, and security.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Maintained excellent store appearance by enforcing cleanliness standards and delegating tasks to team members effectively.
- Supervised and guided new employees and responded quickly to questions to improve understanding of job responsibilities.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly, reinforcing the company''s commitment to exceptional service standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Bluefield University
Bluefield, VA01-2025
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting
Southwest Virginia Community College
Richlands, VA05-2003
Skills
- Compassionate understanding
- Effective troubleshooting abilities
- Innovative problem-solving
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Team collaboration
- Face-to-face tutoring assistance
- Fostering student engagement
- Instructional techniques
- Reading comprehension
- Progress reporting
- Academic performance review
- Customized learning strategies
- Elementary education
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Tazewell County Public Schools
01.2024 - Current
PALS Tutor
Tazewell County Public Schools
10.2021 - Current
Lead Bank Teller
Wells Fargo
12.2012 - 08.2020
Front End Manager
Food City
12.2010 - 03.2013
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Bluefield University
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting
Southwest Virginia Community College
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