Upbeat teacher devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Aide
ESS (Employer Self-service
08.2024 - Current
Assist students with special needs, helping with hygiene, eating, and toileting, and providing personal care.
Monitor children at all times, including in the hallways, at lunch, and at recess.
Prepare materials and equipment for lessons, helping plan lessons, and reading to students.
Evaluate students’ progress and speaking with parents to identify their needs.
Ensure a safe and healthy learning environment, and take precautions to protect students, equipment, and materials.
Help the teacher prepare for lessons, and assist with institutional efforts.
First Grade Teacher
Decatur City Schools
08.2019 - 05.2024
Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
Improved student reading comprehension by incorporating engaging phonics activities and guided reading sessions.
Established strong relationships with parents through effective communication about their child''s academic progress and social-emotional development.
Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons that connected subjects such as math, science, and social studies.
Health Rocks
AAMU Extension
08.2018 - 08.2019
A community-based professional of the Alabama Cooperative Extension System who represents the science-based resources and other resources available through Alabama A&M University and Auburn University.
Recognized as a community leader who addresses the contemporary challenges, issues, and opportunities facing the residents of the county through university programs and knowledge.
Retail Store Manager
Cato Fashions
03.2011 - 08.2018
Maintained a clean and organized store appearance to enhance the overall shopping experience for customers.
Completed routine store inventories.
Managed inventory control processes to restore back stock, control costs, and maintain sales floor levels to meet customer needs.
Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues, and difficult customers.
Exceeded sales goals and accomplished business objectives by inspiring staff and promoting target products.
Office Manager
Parkway Automart Inc.
04.2004 - 03.2011
Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
Education
Bachelor Of Science in Education - Elementary Education
University of West Alabama
Livingston, AL
12-2026
Bachelor Of Science - Business Management
Athens State University
Athens, AL
12.2009
Skills
Differentiated Instruction
Problem-solving skills
Collaborative Teamwork
Classroom Management
Timeline
Kindergarten Aide
ESS (Employer Self-service
08.2024 - Current
First Grade Teacher
Decatur City Schools
08.2019 - 05.2024
Health Rocks
AAMU Extension
08.2018 - 08.2019
Retail Store Manager
Cato Fashions
03.2011 - 08.2018
Office Manager
Parkway Automart Inc.
04.2004 - 03.2011
Bachelor Of Science in Education - Elementary Education