Derrick Beene
Forney,TX
Summary
Enthusiastic Teacher with superb leadership and communication skills. Easily cultivates trusting and productive relationships with students, parents, teachers and administration. Creates, monitors and sustains disciplined school culture of high academic and behavioral standards.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Manager
Tiff’s Treats
Mesquite, TX
02.2024 - Current
- Conducted daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures and cash handling.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed orders to restock shelves.
- Developed strategies to maximize sales and profitability.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.
- Established customer service standards and monitored staff compliance.
- Organized promotional events to increase product awareness.
- Recruited, trained and supervised new employees.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Implemented efficient systems for tracking stock movement.
- Analyzed financial data to identify areas of improvement.
- Created weekly work schedules for store personnel.
- Maintained accurate records of employee performance reviews.
- Identified opportunities for cost savings through waste reduction initiatives.
- Prepared monthly reports on sales figures, expenses, profits.
Social Studies/IRL Teacher
Smith intermediate
Forney , TX
06.2023 - 02.2024
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and other assessments.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem-solving strategies among students.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
- Supervised after school activities such as clubs or sports teams.
- Incorporated instructional best practices such as differentiated instruction into lesson plans.
Teacher Secondary/Coach
06.2022 - 07.2023
- General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
- Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of district's curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required
- Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles
- Present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations
- Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned
- Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities
- Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula/instruction as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP)
- Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements
- Plan and supervise assignments of teacher aide (s) and volunteer(s) if assigned
- Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process
- Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits
- Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing
- Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned; sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal
- Be a positive role model for students, support the mission of the school district
- Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students
- Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook
- (College Prep Math & ELA)
Dual Credit (Instructional Aid)
06.2020 - 06.2022
- Assist in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays
- Assist with administrative and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments
- Help maintain neat and orderly work areas
- Help keep administrative records and prepare required reports
- Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers
- Conduct instructional exercises assigned by the supervising staff members; work with individual students or small groups
- Help supervise students throughout the day, inside and outside the classroom
- This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty (if applicable)
- Keep supervising staff members informed of special needs or problems of individual students
- Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance
- Participate in faculty meetings and special events as assigned
Store Manager/Sales Manager
Tiff's Treats
Allen, TX
09.2017 - 06.2020
- Greet and assist walk-in customers with a smile
- Assist with various kitchen and cleaning duties
- Cash register and cleaning duties
- Prepare and package orders
- Monitor and maintain store inventory
- Supervise employees, work with customers and help carry out the directives of the manager and owner
- Money Control
- Promoted a positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service
Scanning Specialist
Associa
Richardson, TX
05.2013 - 09.2017
- Retrieved invoices from the AP mailroom
- Scan and create batches for respective assigned branches using the OCR system
- Review batches scanned for accuracy to ensure proper processing by data entry specialist
- Group invoices and organize for filing
- Purge aged invoices on a weekly basis for shredding Maintenance scanners for more effective and efficient invoice scanning
- Assist in the mailroom as needed
- Developed and implemented specialized procedures for customer service operations.
- Generated reports to track performance metrics of team members.
- Researched and analyzed customer feedback to identify areas of improvement.
Promotion Assistant
CBS Radio
Dallas, TX
11.2012 - 04.2015
- Set-up and tear down equipment
- Communicate with fans
- Pass out prizes and giveaways
- Assist with other task as needed
- Clean vehicles
- Assisted manager/supervisor with special projects as assigned
Education
General Studies
IWU
Indiana, PA06-2022
Criminal Justice
Kilgore College
12.2009
Certification - Radio Broadcasting
American Broadcasting School
Arlington, TXSkills
- Classroom Instruction
- Group Instruction
- Small Group Instruction
- Student Engagement
- Curriculum Implementation
- Learning Strategies
- Behavior Management
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Store Manager
Tiff’s Treats
02.2024 - Current
Social Studies/IRL Teacher
Smith intermediate
06.2023 - 02.2024
Teacher Secondary/Coach
06.2022 - 07.2023
Dual Credit (Instructional Aid)
06.2020 - 06.2022
Store Manager/Sales Manager
Tiff's Treats
09.2017 - 06.2020
Scanning Specialist
Associa
05.2013 - 09.2017
Promotion Assistant
CBS Radio
11.2012 - 04.2015
General Studies
IWU
Criminal Justice
Kilgore College
Certification - Radio Broadcasting
American Broadcasting School
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