Darlene Blake
Cary,NC
Summary
Detail-oriented Assistant Teacher lends creative approach to classroom preparation, policy and presentation. Promotes collaborative environment focused on curriculum and strategy development prioritizing productive, customizable learning practices. Passionate teacher excels at sharing unique approach to individualized instruction to keep students on pace. No task too small in supporting teachers, administrators and at-large school community. Dutiful Assistant Teacher experienced in supplementing logistics and learning-support to promote productive classroom environments. Expert abilities in student assessment, classroom management management and cultivation of positive student behaviors. Lends critical support to lesson and curriculum planning. Offers thorough understanding of nuanced details and unique considerations of student needs.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Assistant Teacher
Sterling Montessori Academy & Charter
Morrisville, NC
09.2009 - Current
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes, consistently noting successful ideas and identifying areas for improvement.
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support to maintain student progress and development.
- Kept students on task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Performed staff monitoring duties such as overseeing recess, lunch, and daily student intake and dismissal.
- Assisted in lessons, curriculum, and homework planning
Substitute Mathematics Teacher
Woods Charter School
Chapel Hill, NC
08.2008 - 09.2009
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Preschool Teaching Assistant
First United Methodist Church
Cary, NC
08.2002 - 05.2004
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior.
- Assisted teacher by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child.
Statistician
Computer Sciences Corporations, CSC
Raleigh, NC
04.1991 - 01.1998
- Performed data cleaning and data preparation to support high-quality data and catch errors before processing.
- Prepared statistical analysis plans and provided statistical interpretation for graphs, tables and charts.
- Manipulated, transformed and analyzed data by reviewing computer reports, printouts and performance indicators.
- Conducted quality checks on data sources to check for inconsistencies and perform data cleaning activities.
Statistician
National Institute Of Environmental Health Sciences
Raleigh, NC
11.1988 - 01.1991
- Collaborated with various health departments in North Carolina while monitoring their patient's progression
- Was considered the on-call specialist for disease prevention within the company
- Created computer programs in SAS for epidemiological studies for the entire state of North Carolina
- Presented presentations covering prevention programs to the WHO on the diseases being studied
- Collaborated with the Medical Examiner to assist in data collection of the year's fatalities and the circumstances surrounding all of the deaths in North Carolina
- Consolidated the yearly data into orderly statistical manuals for public use.
- Performed data cleaning and preparation to support high-quality data and catch errors before processing.
- Prepared statistical analysis plans and provided statistical interpretation for graphs, tables, and charts.
Loan Manager
Ford Motor Credit
Raleigh, NC
12.1987 - 10.1988
- Analyzed credit scores and personal data to determine probability of successful return on loans.
- Obtained copies of applicants' credit histories and reviewed paperwork to determine feasibility of granting loans.
- Handled customer complaints with relative ease by conducting research, listening carefully and taking appropriate action.
- Proactively identified solutions for customers experiencing credit issues.
- Compiled closing packages for drafting and presentation accuracy.
Education
Masters of STEM Education - Mathematics With Statistics Concentration
NC STATE UNIVERSITY
Raleigh, NC 01.2020 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics With Applied Statistics
NC STATE UNIVERSITY
Raleigh, NC12.1987
Skills
- Learning Assessments
- Special Education
- Early Childhood Education
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Lesson Planning
- Student Motivation and Engagement
- Behavior Management
- Administrative Support
- First Aid
Accomplishments
- Band and Chorus Assistant - 4 years
- Middle School After Care Teacher – 9 years
- Summer Camp Lead Teacher - 4 years
- Humane Society Volunteer
- Girl Scout Leader - 5 years
- Chess Club Co-teacher - 3 years
- Step on Sepsis Co-founder for Wake County
- Implemented June 2nd as Wake County Step on Sepsis Day
Work Availability
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Quote
Every problem is a gift—without problems we would not grow.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
Masters of STEM Education - Mathematics With Statistics Concentration
NC STATE UNIVERSITY
01.2020 - 05.2022
Assistant Teacher
Sterling Montessori Academy & Charter
09.2009 - Current
Substitute Mathematics Teacher
Woods Charter School
08.2008 - 09.2009
Preschool Teaching Assistant
First United Methodist Church
08.2002 - 05.2004
Statistician
Computer Sciences Corporations, CSC
04.1991 - 01.1998
Statistician
National Institute Of Environmental Health Sciences
11.1988 - 01.1991
Loan Manager
Ford Motor Credit
12.1987 - 10.1988
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics With Applied Statistics
NC STATE UNIVERSITY
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