Hi, I’m
Cora B. Calloway
Branchville,SC
Summary
Experienced educator with a strong track record of utilizing exceptional leadership skills to address the varied needs of students, schools, organizations, and businesses. Skilled in implementing collaborative techniques to empower students for success in a competitive global environment. Proficient leader in guiding teams, managing projects, and attaining strategic goals. Recognized for creating efficient processes, upholding high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational objectives through a collaborative and excellence-driven approach.
Overview
20
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Charleston/Berkley County Kelly Educational
01.2023 - 01.2023
Job overview
- Lead instruction in the classroom by executing existing lesson plans
- Motivate students to learn and participate
- Assumes duties of the regular District/School classroom teacher promptly and in accordance with school rules.
- Instruct students regarding a variety of classroom topics/courses of instruction, as determined by the School District’s lesson plan and in accordance with Kelly policy.
- Assign reasonable tasks and homework to students in accordance with the School District’s lesson plans.
- Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
- Address the various learning styles of students accordingly.
- For long-term assignments, it may be required to develop lesson plans; devise, administer, and grade tests and assignments.
Voorhees University
Academic Excellence Coach
01.2023 - 01.2023
Job overview
- Served as the chief enthusiast, motivator and mentor for an assigned group of students Provided proactive outreach and academic coaching for assigned students to help them address theirindividual learning needs in order to increase achievement and persistence from matriculation to graduation to employment placement Facilitated tutorial programming through Guided Learning Tutorial Resources (GLTR) Actively engage in Scholarship pursuits and submission for all assigned students Worked with assigned students, in collaboration with faculty and staff, to promote the planning ofintentional academic pathways Provided proactive outreach to assigned students regarding university procedures and policies, includingregistration, faculty advising, academic standing, graduation application, etc. Monitor individual student progress and work collaboratively with other University student support and student alert processes (e.g. Canvas Early Alert System, Trio Student Support Services, etc.) Coordinated offer programs tied to academic success and persistence Collaborated with faculty and staff to develop and offer programming and resources that intentionally connect academic work and skill development to academic achievement and the exploration of careerpathways Helped students develop skills, behaviors and habits that contribute to success in university, including academic and career goal setting, learning strategies, time management and organization, self-regulationand self-efficacy
Allendale-Fairfax Elementary School
School Counselor
01.2021 - 01.2022
Job overview
- Conducts group guidance sessions on topics such as studyskills, communication skills, interpersonal skills, and decision-making. Conducts individual counseling sessions. Assists students in developing skills for preventing and/orresolving problems. Assists students in becoming aware of their academic potential and to develop motivation for optimumachievement. Assists in proper placement of students. Provides in-service for teachers in areas of communication skills, self-concept, classroom behaviormanagement, parent conferences, and school relationships. Assists in making effective use of test data. Teach related arts classes with guidance lesson plans Provides appropriate guidance materials to teachers for classroom/reference use. Assists teachers in developing a plan to incorporate responsible student behavior.Facilitates referrals to appropriate services or agencies. Provides parenting information through conferences and/or study groups. Assists in promoting effective communication among parents, community, and school personnel.Keeps informed of current publications, materials, and guidance information. Submits to principal a budget for guidance materials needed in the program. Maintains working schedule to include 30 minutes before school begins and 30 minutes after school tobe available to students and teachers. Assists with monitoring student records for completeness and accuracy.Participates in activities to insure program articulation among schools. Conducts classroom guidance lessons on the components of Erin’s Law to fulfill the requirements forelementary students Performs other duties as may be assigned by the principal
Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School
Teacher Assistant
01.2019 - 01.2021
Job overview
- Taught and assist teacher with teaching students incurriculum subject areas Assist with classroom management and behavioral problemsCorrect students’ class assignments Prepare binders for students' documents Counsel and assist students while traveling to and fromtechnology center Record daily attendance Strictly follow the school curriculum and lesson plans thatwere made available Teach any subject that is required of me within K-12 gradesFamiliarized myself with each student, especially if teaching the class for an extended period Encourage students to take active part in extracurricularactivities Communicated with parents to inform them of their child'sprogress Update teachers on all that has taken place within theclassroom daily
Kelly Educational Services, Berkley County Schools
Teacher Assistant/Certified Substitute Teacher
01.2018 - 01.2019
Job overview
- Taught and assist teacher with teaching students in curriculum subject areas Assist with classroom management and behavioral problemsCorrect students’ class assignments Prepare binders for students' documents Counsel and assist students while traveling to and fromtechnology center Record daily attendance Strictly follow the school curriculum and lesson plans thatwere made available Taught any subject that was required of me within K-12grades Familiarized myself with each student, especially ifteaching the class for an extended period Encourage students to take active part in extracurricularactivities Communicated with parents to inform them of their child'sprogress Update teachers on all that has taken place within theclassroom daily
Randstad Staffing/Allied Air Manufacturing
Recruiter
01.2016 - 01.2017
Job overview
- Successfully recruit potential employees through skillful organization and presentation need of the onsite client. Implement hiring events using computer-based tools on-siteand off-site. Effectively conduct interviews, review resumes, on-boardingservices, accurate uploading of compliance documents with efficient reference checks. Proficiently displayed a high degree of professionalism.Efficiently assisted with New Hire Orientations. Instrumental in delivering extraordinary interpersonal relationships with client and employees along with unmatchedpositive attitude, initiative, and enthusiasm. Persistent in providing superb customer service, answeringtelephone calls, while responding to emails and messages. Exceptional in using data entry, maintaining spreadsheets, filing, and other responsibilities delegated by the Site Manager. Continually assured the needs of all employees were taken care of
South Carolina State University
Business Coordinator
01.2010 - 01.2015
Job overview
- Exceptional in working closely with 1890 Research Administrator, 1890 Research Director Supervisor, Researchers Directors, Supervisors, Staff, Students, Campus Personnel, Staff, Students, and the Community in meeting the operational goals of the department. Proactive in counseling, advising and supporting within the department. Trained, supervised, and direct students in learning the office processes of the department. Efficient in creating and presenting reports of the departmental staff and customer service meetings. Driven to consistently provide training to researchers and other staff members in using the intranet banner system in creating on-line requisitions. Executed business activities through the campus intranet banner system in creating requisitions, essential travel authorization as it relates to fiscal management, personnel management, procurement, and other departments. Successfully provided exceptional customer service throughout the 1890 Research Department in meeting all the needs of our internal and external customers. Proactive in receiving and processing documents that enter the office in a timely manner. Monitored the processes of all on-line entries to determine status and successful delivery of documents. Proficient in providing campus-wide general administrative, business management and/or support activities. Effective in thinking out of the box in implementing ways to make our department more productive in satisfying our customers’ needs. Handled confidential documents according to the 1890 Research and university’s policies. Instrumental in providing clerical and technical support to the entire 1890 Research Department. Worked closely with researchers, managers, and other staff members. Efficient in creating and presenting reports of the departmental staff and customer service meetings. Assist in monitoring budget balances to effectively process all transactions within the department. Successfully types, proofreads, and edits drafts of correspondences, reports, and materials as assigned. Creative in emailing staff members about daily attendance and other information that affects our department.
South Carolina State University
Program Counselor/Assistant
01.2009 - 01.2010
Job overview
- Exceptional with advising, supporting, and providing counseling services to students within the nursing care department using various techniques and strategies individually or through group settings. Motivated in collaboration with students to improve academically and socially through prevention and intervention services. Driven to assist nursing professionals with supplemental instruction documentation. Instrumental in teaching University Community 101 classes to freshman nursing students Collaborate and Consult with Principal Investigator of the HSRA Grant the overall budget management of the Nursing CARE Learning Center while working closely with Grants and Contracts and Sponsored Programs. Proficient with inputting data and creating requisitions for the center through the university Financial Computer Intranet Banner System. Excellent in assisting and setting up computers for nursing professors and staff. Managed the CARE Learning Center with ordering supplies and maintaining efficient use of equipment. Effective in working closely with procurement in researching state approved contract vendors, creatinginvoices, communicating with vendors once bidding process is completed. Productive in weekly meeting discussing project performance while brainstorming ideas and implementing new projects for the department.
Student Life and Leadership South Carolina State University
Administrative Specialist II/Business Manager
01.2003 - 01.2009
Job overview
- Counsel and advised students ages 17 through 21 with resolving problems, providing support and guidance for their academic, personal/social, and career development. Successfully implemented programs for student leaders while helping to organize activities. Proficient in managing over seven student accounts for the Student Life Office through use of the school Intranet Banner System. Prioritized responsibilities for department using sound judgments and critical thinking. Developed requisitions for various events and business development for Student Center. Interacted and collaborated with numerous vendors in preparing services for students. Provide continuity, support, and stability of office operations during all Student Government Association elections. Served as advocate for Student Government Associations and the Campus Activities Board. Consulted with parents and the community in helping students adjust to college life within a safe and mobile environment. Supervised, trained, and delegated work instructions to office staff while collaborating with students, staff, and the community. Managed facilities database in reserving rooms for various functions. Executed and maintained over one hundred student organizations registrations for each new school year. Ordered supplies for the entire department while creating travel authorizations for students and other advisors. Created annual reports and prepared invoices for department.Performed surplus property inventory within the Student Life Office. Constructed and managed facility usages reservations, and the approval of announcements for the entire university. Effective telephone skills; receiving calls in a professional and proficient manner. Typed, faxed, filed, and scanned all business documents to office profile. Proficient in arranging and scheduling all travel engagements for department. Coordinated with hotels, rental agencies, booking agents, and other companies. Communicated with various departments in distributing mail. Efficient in office assessment and strategic planning. Promoted student workers job performance and process all timesheets.
Education
South Carolina State UniversityOrangeburg, SC
Master of Education Degree from School Counselor Education
01.2008
Claflin UniversityOrangeburg, SC
Bachelor of Science Degree from Business Administration, Organizational Management
01.2000
Orangeburg Calhoun Technical CollegeOrangeburg, SC
from General Business
01.1978
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suites
Certification
SC Educator License - Secondary Guidance
Timeline
Charleston/Berkley County Kelly Educational
01.2023 - 01.2023
Academic Excellence Coach
Voorhees University
01.2023 - 01.2023
School Counselor
Allendale-Fairfax Elementary School
01.2021 - 01.2022
Teacher Assistant
Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School
01.2019 - 01.2021
Teacher Assistant/Certified Substitute Teacher
Kelly Educational Services, Berkley County Schools
01.2018 - 01.2019
Recruiter
Randstad Staffing/Allied Air Manufacturing
01.2016 - 01.2017
Business Coordinator
South Carolina State University
01.2010 - 01.2015
Program Counselor/Assistant
South Carolina State University
01.2009 - 01.2010
Administrative Specialist II/Business Manager
Student Life and Leadership South Carolina State University
01.2003 - 01.2009
South Carolina State University
Master of Education Degree from School Counselor Education
Claflin University
Bachelor of Science Degree from Business Administration, Organizational Management
Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College
from General Business
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