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Deana Reid

Ponca City,OK

Summary

Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Proven leader with engaging demeanor. Demonstrated success in growth and focused on student-teacher rapport.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Reading Teacher

Blackwell Public Schools
Blackwell, OK
08.2023 - Current

Taught the Reading Curriculum, small groups, Amira fluency, and much more.

We also had lunch and recess duties weekly

6th Grade Science Teacher

Stride K12
Online
02.2023 - 05.2024
  • Increased student interest in science by incorporating hands-on experiments and group activities.
  • Improved overall class performance by implementing differentiated instruction techniques tailored to individual students'' needs.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop engaging interdisciplinary units, enhancing students'' understanding of scientific concepts.
  • Boosted students'' critical thinking skills through inquiry-based learning and problem-solving tasks.

Business Owner/Operator

Sugar Lips Salon And Boutique
Ponca City, OK
04.2018 - 06.2021
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Devised and deployed sales and marketing tactics to drive strategic growth and support achievement of revenue goals.
  • Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
  • Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.

Elementary School Teacher

Ponca City Public Schools
Ponca City, OK
08.2010 - 05.2016
  • Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
  • Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.

College Recruiter

Northern Oklahoma College
Tonkawa, OK
01.2010 - 05.2010
  • Educated students on college admissions process and scholarship requirements.
  • Advised students on educational, career and social opportunities.
  • Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
  • Advocated for students to access available resources.
  • Oversaw career and job fairs to connect students with area schools and employers.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Alva, OK
05.2009

Associate of Arts - Education

Northern Oklahoma College
Tonkawa, OK
05.2007

Skills

  • Sales Tactics
  • Personnel Management
  • Inventory Control
  • Employee Motivation and Performance
  • Leadership and People Development
  • Parent and Student Communication
  • Clear Public Speaking Skills
  • Group and Individual Instruction
  • Positive Learning Environment
  • Behavior Modification Techniques
  • Classroom Management

Timeline

Reading Teacher

Blackwell Public Schools
08.2023 - Current

6th Grade Science Teacher

Stride K12
02.2023 - 05.2024

Business Owner/Operator

Sugar Lips Salon And Boutique
04.2018 - 06.2021

Elementary School Teacher

Ponca City Public Schools
08.2010 - 05.2016

College Recruiter

Northern Oklahoma College
01.2010 - 05.2010

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Northwestern Oklahoma State University

Associate of Arts - Education

Northern Oklahoma College
Deana Reid