Daphne E. Huff
Summary
Former Educator, offering thirty-two years of experience in developing and implementing effective course curriculum, proficient in evaluation, monitoring student performance and organizing examinations seeking a new career. Hardworking and energetic individual with excellent communication and supervisory skills. Many successful years of being a highly effective teacher will easily transfer to any career. Organized and dependable candidate who has proven successful skills at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten
THE POLK COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD
08.2014 - 01.2021
- Presented instruction in a way to ensure students who spoke English as a second language, would grasp concepts.
- Participated twice weekly meetings for both teams which incorporated organization and flexibility.
- Managed challenging students and redirected their focus to learning, achieving goals to graduation.
Cashier(Part-time)
Publix Super Market At Loughman Crossing
10.2019 - 02.2020
- Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Promoted customer loyalty and consistent sales by delivering friendly service and knowledgeable assistance.
Language Arts and Reading Teacher
THE POLK COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD
08.2014 - 06.2018
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success.
Career Skills Trainer (Summer Position)
CAREERFORCE ONE OF BROWARD COUNTY
06.2012 - 06.2014
- Designed, planned, organized and directed orientation and training for lower-income based students who were awarded summer positions throughout the county.
- Presented information on job related skills such as professional dress code, speech and decorum in the workplace using a variety of instructional techniques and formats, such a role playing, simulations, team exercises, group discussions, videos and guest lectures.
Teacher/On-line Teacher(Part-time)
YMCA OF BROWARD COUNTY
06.2011 - 01.2014
- Students were encouraged to explore their interest to segway into career options.
- Formulated a career plan that would include: educational goals, resume writing salary projections, housing, automobile and lifestyle.
- Students would recover lost credit from a failed English I – IV class using State adopted Edmentum program.
- Increased graduation possibility with the student's cohort.
- Monitored student's progress, graded assignments, opened test, consulted and worked closely with the Guidance Department and contacted parents on their child's progress.
Language Arts Teacher
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF BROWARD COUNTY
08.2002 - 01.2014
- Delivered literature in a way that excited learners and developed an appreciation and real life connection to the classics as well as modern day information and text.
- Prepared students to effectively perform and succeed on standardize test including ACT and SAT exams.
- Established clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects as well as communicate those objectives to students.
Third grade Teacher
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF BROWARD COUNTY
08.2000 - 06.2002
- Established and communicated clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects for students.
- Prepared students to excel on their first experience of standardized testing where scores matter significantly for grade achievement.
- Interpreted the results of standardized tests scores to determine student's strengths and areas of need.
Pre-K/ Kindergarten Teacher
THE BROWARD COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD
08.1990 - 06.2002
- Provided a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate and use, both in the learning activities and in imaginative play.
- Read books to class and to small groups to develop the reading concept, letters and sounds and formation of words.
- Prepared materials, classroom and other indoor and outdoor spaces to facilitate creative play, learning and motor-skill activities while still ensuring a safe environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood and Elementary Education
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, ALSkills
- ESOL Endorsement
- Many hours of curriculum instruction, development, trainings, workshops and team building to maintain the highest proficiency and new instructional strategies
- Rated Highly Effective on Teaching Evaluations
- Computer skills which include various programs
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Accomplishments
- Certifications: English (Grades 6-12)
Love restoring antique furniture
Discovering a piece of old and worn furniture and bringing it back to being beautiful and useful is rewarding.
Timeline
Cashier(Part-time)
Publix Super Market At Loughman Crossing
10.2019 - 02.2020
Language Arts and Reading Teacher
THE POLK COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD
08.2014 - 06.2018
Kindergarten
THE POLK COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD
08.2014 - 01.2021
Career Skills Trainer (Summer Position)
CAREERFORCE ONE OF BROWARD COUNTY
06.2012 - 06.2014
Teacher/On-line Teacher(Part-time)
YMCA OF BROWARD COUNTY
06.2011 - 01.2014
Language Arts Teacher
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF BROWARD COUNTY
08.2002 - 01.2014
Third grade Teacher
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF BROWARD COUNTY
08.2000 - 06.2002
Pre-K/ Kindergarten Teacher
THE BROWARD COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD
08.1990 - 06.2002
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood and Elementary Education
The University of Alabama
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