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Claretha Breedlove

Teacher
Newark,NJ
Claretha Breedlove

Summary

Gifted and passionate teacher with 10 years of experience, promoting student motivation, participation and creativity through differentiated instruction and positive reinforcement. Dedicated to providing children with the necessary tools to achieve academic goals, Encouraging love of learning and interactive teamwork.



Overview

24
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Walmart
Secaucus, NJ

Stocking Clerk
08.2022 - 07.2023

Job overview

  • To ensure the proper product cycles for replacement, zoning, and stocking are followed
  • Dedicated to maintaining product stocking schedules for several departments
  • Assists in keeping the sales aisles clean and assisting customers by locating products.

Amazon
Kearny

Team Associate
10.2021 - 08.2022

Job overview

  • As a team member, load conveyer belts, as well as transport and stage deliveries for drivers' pick-up
  • Use scanners and devices to read bar codes on packages and boxes and sort to appropriate location
  • Troubleshoot problems and resolve them.

KIPP Charter Schools
Newark

Music/Art Teacher
08.2020 - 12.2020

Job overview

  • Design, and instruct fun and motivating music and art lessons that explain the fundamentals of music in concordance to NJ Music/Art standards
  • Encouraged students participation to foster and build self-esteem
  • Observed and documented pupils' work to determine student progress or make suggestions for improvement.

KIPP Charter Schools
Newark

Paraprofessional/Instructor
09.2018 - 06.2020

Job overview

  • Assist with important daily activities such as classroom transition times, mealtimes and toileting as well as checking and marking class and homework assignments
  • Provide additional support in assisting lead teacher with instructing and supervising children in classroom activities
  • Collect and analyze student data and monitor student progress.

ESS/North Star Academy
Newark

Personal Aide
08.2017 - 09.2018

Job overview

  • Provide direct assistance in the educational and social development of student under the direction of the Lead Teacher/Special Education Coordinator
  • Monitors student's daily schedule and behavior plan for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.

Source4Teachers
Cherry Hill

Substitute Teacher
11.2014 - 06.2017

Job overview

  • In the absence of the regular classroom teacher, carries out and implement a program of study prescribed in the lesson plan left by the teacher
  • Under the direction of certified teacher, provide additional support in instruction and supervising children in classroom activities, including checking and marking class and homework assignments.

Keystone Community Living
South Plainfield

Group Home Manager
08.2013 - 03.2014

Job overview

  • Responsible for managing and overseeing the daily operations and activities of the home of those with developmental disabilities to comply with all rules, regulations, and policies that apply, as well as responsible for hiring and training staff
  • Provided daily support and assisted with grocery shopping, bill paying, banking and errands
  • Ensuring safety by making safety inspections
  • Scheduling and following up on doctors appointments
  • Documented the administration of medication.

Breast Care & Treatment Center
Livingston

Billing Coordinator/Receptionist
01.2006 - 01.2010

Job overview

  • Responsible for completing multiple daily tasks including professionally answering telephone, collecting and applying co-payments and surgical fees, and monthly billing
  • Submitted electronic insurance claims using CPT, ICD codes for payment
  • Worked closely with collections in coordinating patient billing for delinquent accounts.

Saint Barnabas Ambulatory Care Center
Livingston

Receptionist
02.2004 - 01.2006

Job overview

  • Collected and applied co-payments as well as professionally answered telephone
  • Acted as a liaison between the patient and insurance companies for the purpose of verifying insurance for payment
  • Handled filing, photocopying, and other clerical duties.

Saint Barnabas Ambulatory Care Center
Livingston

Scheduler
01.2003 - 01.2004

Job overview

  • Interacted with patients to arrange appointments
  • Registered patients on scheduled dates as well as confirmed appointments
  • Gave attention to detail to avoid any scheduling conflicts.

Saint Barnabas Ambulatory Care Center
Livingston

Concierge/Patient Satisfaction Representative
02.1999 - 01.2003

Job overview

  • In a multitasking position, answered a multi-line telephone system, scheduled appointments and coordinated events
  • Greeted guests and patients as well as provided information
  • Monitored results of patient satisfaction surveys
  • Minimized complaints by giving the center's staff feedback on their performance.

Education

Bloomfield College
Bloomfield, NJ

Bachelor of Arts from IDS GRAPHICS & MUSIC

University Overview


2010-2012

  • Honors, Cum Laude
  • 3.5 GPA

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

from MUSIC

University Overview

1992-1993

Credits Earned: 42

VanderCook College of Music
Chicago, IL

from MUSIC

University Overview

1990-1991

Credits Earned: 66

Essex County College
Newark, NJ

from EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

University Overview

1984-1986

Credits Earned: 67

Skills

  • Curriculum and Instruction
  • Classroom Management
  • Student Engagement
  • Student Motivation
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Technology Integration
  • Student-Centered Learning
  • Team Teaching and Collaboration
  • Effective Parent-Teacher Communication
  • Professional Development
  • Organization and Planning

Certification

  • Pending K-8

REFERENCES

REFERENCES

Debra Joseph-Charles

Principal

Rosa Parks Elementary School

Tel: (973) 677-4515

Email: josephde@orange.k12.nj.us


Lavern Hayden

Administrative Assistant

Orange Preparatory Academy

Tel: (862) 755-4666

Email: lahayden40@gmail.com


Patrick Yearwood

Principal

Lincoln Elementary School

Tel: (973) 677-4000 Ext. 1701

Email: yearwopa@orange.k12.nj.us

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Quote

Be the change you want to see in the world
Mahatma Gandhi

Timeline

Stocking Clerk
Walmart
08.2022 - 07.2023
Team Associate
Amazon
10.2021 - 08.2022
Music/Art Teacher
KIPP Charter Schools
08.2020 - 12.2020
Paraprofessional/Instructor
KIPP Charter Schools
09.2018 - 06.2020
Personal Aide
ESS/North Star Academy
08.2017 - 09.2018
Substitute Teacher
Source4Teachers
11.2014 - 06.2017
Group Home Manager
Keystone Community Living
08.2013 - 03.2014
Billing Coordinator/Receptionist
Breast Care & Treatment Center
01.2006 - 01.2010
Receptionist
Saint Barnabas Ambulatory Care Center
02.2004 - 01.2006
Scheduler
Saint Barnabas Ambulatory Care Center
01.2003 - 01.2004
Concierge/Patient Satisfaction Representative
Saint Barnabas Ambulatory Care Center
02.1999 - 01.2003
Bloomfield College
Bachelor of Arts from IDS GRAPHICS & MUSIC
Temple University
from MUSIC
VanderCook College of Music
from MUSIC
Essex County College
from EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

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