Debbie Garner
Hope Mills,NC
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Southeastern Community Action Partnership-Head Start, excelling in lesson planning and student assessment. Adept at fostering parent collaboration and promoting a growth mindset, I effectively enhance student engagement and achievement while maintaining a culturally sensitive classroom environment.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Southeastern Community Action Partnership-Head Start
Shannon, NC
04.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Facilitated a positive classroom environment that promoted student engagement and participation.
- Collaborated with parents and guardians to support child development and educational goals.
- Monitored student progress through assessments, providing targeted feedback for improvement.
- Organized educational activities that enhanced social skills and cognitive development in children.
- Participated in professional development workshops to enhance teaching strategies and methodologies.
Dept of Motor Vehicles
NC Drivers License
Laurinburg, NC
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Housing Specialist
Eastpointe
Lumberton, NC
02.2019 - 10.2022
- Assessed client housing needs and provided tailored recommendations for suitable housing options.
- Coordinated with local agencies to secure resources and support for clients facing housing challenges.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with landlords to facilitate tenant placements and resolve issues.
- Conducted regular follow-ups with clients to ensure satisfaction and address any ongoing housing concerns.
- Streamlined documentation processes, enhancing efficiency in client case management and tracking systems.
- Assisted clients in understanding their rights and responsibilities as tenants, promoting healthy landlord-tenant relationships.
- Maintained accurate records of client interactions, ensuring confidentiality and efficient case management.
Vocational Specialist
Southeastern Mental Health
Pembroke, NC
07.2002 - 02.2019
- Developed individualized vocational plans to support client employment goals.
- Conducted assessments to identify clients' skills and interests for career development.
- Facilitated workshops on job readiness, resume writing, and interview techniques.
- Collaborated with community employers to create job opportunities for clients.
- Assisted clients in developing effective resumes and cover letters tailored to specific job openings, increasing interview opportunities.
- Monitored client progress within their respective jobs, offering additional support or resources as needed to ensure long-term success in the workplace.
- Established relationships with local community organizations, expanding resources available to better serve clientele needs.
- Reviewed job orders and employment applications to match applicants with job requirements, successfully assisting clients in finding suitable employment.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to address barriers hindering clients'' employment success, resulting in increased retention rates.
- Provided ongoing support to clients throughout their job search process, ensuring successful employment outcomes.
- Collaborated with faculty to develop after-school tutoring program for struggling students.
- Promoted a positive work environment, effectively managing conflicts and resolving issues among both staff members and clients.
- Attended job fairs and visited classrooms to provide wide range of information to prospective job seekers.
- Equipped students with job search skills to increase success chances.
- Monitored student progress to drive successful academic outcomes.
- Advocated for students to access available resources.
- Provided resources to support students in achieving career goals.
- Assisted students in exploring and selecting career paths.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Purdue University Global
11-2010
Associate of Arts - Human Services
Sandhills Community College
Pinehurst, NC05-2000
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Student assessment
- Parent collaboration
- Growth mindset
- Case management
- Communication skills
- Cultural sensitivity
Timeline
Teacher
Southeastern Community Action Partnership-Head Start
04.2024 - Current
Dept of Motor Vehicles
NC Drivers License
08.2023 - 04.2024
Housing Specialist
Eastpointe
02.2019 - 10.2022
Vocational Specialist
Southeastern Mental Health
07.2002 - 02.2019
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Purdue University Global
Associate of Arts - Human Services
Sandhills Community College