Cynthia Kehr
Vancouver,WA
Summary
Driven educator and skilled communicator, I excelled in classroom management and lesson planning at Vancouver School District, enhancing student accountability and fostering growth. Leveraged problem-solving to improve virtual learning, achieving notable academic progress. My background in subject matter and adeptness in parent-teacher communication consistently boosted engagement and performance.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School Teacher
Vancouver School District, Jefferson County SchoolDis
02.1980 - 02.2012
- Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Utilized various technology platforms to enhance virtual learning experiences during remote instruction periods, ensuring continued academic progress despite challenging circumstances.
- Assigned daily lesson plans designed to motivate students and allow for creativity.
- Mentored new teachers to help them acclimate to the school culture and implement effective teaching strategies.
- Enhanced classroom management and fostered a positive learning environment through consistent communication with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Identified signs of emotional or developmental problems in students.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Established positive rapport with all students and parents through home calls, emails, and Parent Teacher Club.
- Taught subject matter based on information compiled from textbooks, online sites, and other educational materials.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and academic performance, resulting in increased accountability among students.
- Implemented creative assessment tools to measure student understanding and growth throughout the academic year accurately.
Sales Associate
JCPenneys
08.1974 - 11.1979
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Increased sales revenue by building strong rapport with customers and recommending appropriate products based on their needs.
Education
Master's In Education - Middle School Teaching
08.1996
I graduated with high honors whilst teaching full time and parenting 3 of my own children.
My strong skill set is maintaining calm while solving problems properly.
BS In Education - Middle School Teaching
01.1980
I graduated from high school in November of my senior year (1975) . I began college in January 1980, while working at JCPenny's to pay for college.
My ability to juggle work, home and school while maintaining a pleasurable attitude has always been my strength.
I think my education and experience would be a perfect fit with Delta.
Did I mention that I have been flying with Delta for my last 10 trips to visit my daughter in Scotland?
You guys are superb!
Please, hire me!
Cindy
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Lesson Planning
- Organizational ability
- Learning Assessments
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Problem-solving skills
- Progress Monitoring
- Classroom Instruction
- Student needs assessment
- Team Collaboration
- Verbal and written communication
- Assigning and Grading Work
- Student Records Management
- Behavior Management
- Background in Subject
- Behavior management systems
- Social Studies Instruction
Timeline
Middle School Teacher - Vancouver School District, Jefferson County SchoolDis
02.1980 - 02.2012
Sales Associate - JCPenneys
08.1974 - 11.1979
City University of Seattle - Master's In Education , Middle School Teaching
University of Louisville - BS In Education , Middle School Teaching
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