Dezmon Ouzts
Waldorf,MD
Summary
Attentive and adaptable Teacher skilled in the management of classroom operations. Effective in leveraging student feedback to create dynamic lesson plans that address individual strengths and weaknesses. Dedicated and motivated to encourage student growth through carefully monitored academic progress. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Background includes building volunteer teams to support church youth activities. Excellent leader, organizer and problem-solver. Practiced at selecting topics, materials and music to support key messages. Skilled in program management, teaching and counseling. Bringing a strong understanding of youth-related concerns, social media proficiency and a compassionate nature.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Classroom Instructor
Lanham Christian School
03.2021 - Current
- Classroom manager and instructor
- Manage before and aftercare
- Work in an administrative role with the administration team
- Conduct public speaking and mentor groups.
- Evaluated progress of individual students to adjust teaching strategies to meet needs.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Managed classroom environment conducive for learning to meet maturity level and interest of students.
- Implemented positive behavior interventions and supports to promote rules and compliance in classroom.
- Established clear objectives for lessons, units, projects and communicated objectives to students.
- Boosted student engagement through the use of interactive classroom activities and multimedia resources.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations and consistently enforcing rules, resulting in a safe and productive learning environment for all students.
Classroom Instructor
Prince George's County Public Schools
08.2020 - 03.2022
- Created and enforced child-based hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning
- Identified and documented learning achievements by reporting outcomes, performance information and program adjustments used to boost comprehension
- Set and communicated ground rules for classroom based on respect and personal responsibility
- Strengthened parent-teacher and parent-child communication by holding regular parent-teacher conferences
- Created lesson plans in accordance with state curriculum and school-wide curriculum standards
- Collaborated with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning and student engagement
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators
- Drove social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development through age-appropriate enrichment activities
- Participated in meetings with parents concerning child's progress and areas of concern during parent-teacher conferences
- Contributed to positive, educational setting by delivering gentle discipline and promoting student success
- Collaborated with teacher to devise and implement developmentally appropriate lessons aligning with school's philosophy and mission
- Assisted teachers with instruction and provided clerical support for diverse needs
- Marked homework assignments, tests and special projects
- Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation.
Youth Counselor
Youth Leadership Foundation
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Dedicated and resourceful Youth Program Coordinator
- Highly adept in database management, strategic planning and team building, and leadership
- Possesses excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Created and implemented individualized plans for individual youth.
- Demonstrated positive influence to children by acting appropriately, being respectful to others and actively listening.
- Established and maintained relationships with youth, families and community partners.
- Managed crises effectively using de-escalation techniques, prioritizing safety while addressing the underlying emotional triggers for each incident.
- Developed strong rapport with youths, fostering open communication and trust for effective counseling sessions.
- Organized educational outings to broaden clients'' horizons and stimulate curiosity about new experiences.
Admissions Representative
Fortis College
06.2019 - 03.2020
- Recruits students by developing alumni networks, visiting high schools and college admission events, arranging and leading campus tours, and initiating campaigns to induce students to attend the institution
- Reviews prospective student applications and interviews prospective students
- Follows up with students to verify any application issues, including discrepancies or missing information
- Contacts applicant references to verify information included on resumes, letters of recommendation, and applications
- Works collaboratively with other admissions counselors to review applicants, make final admissions decisions, and send out admissions offers
- Conducts research, designs questionnaires for current students, analyzes questionnaire results, and leads focus groups to adjust recruiting strategies and materials
- Maintains recruiting operations by following policies and procedures and reporting needed changes
- Improves quality results by studying, evaluating, and re-designing processes and implementing changes
- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, participating in professional organizations, and keeping current with legal guidelines and requirements
- Maintains accurate documentation of students' progress toward their goals and next steps in the college admissions process
- Creates a resource-rich environment for students and teachers as it pertains to college readiness and educational and career planning
- Collaborates with parents/guardians to assist students with educational and career planning
- Maintains and disseminates information about standardized tests such as the PSAT, SAT, and ACT.
Student Intern
Gordon College
09.2016 - 05.2017
- Drove social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development through age-appropriate enrichment activities
- Participated in meetings with parents concerning child's progress and areas of concern during parent-teacher conferences
- Contributed to positive, educational setting by delivering gentle discipline and promoting student success
- Collaborated with teacher to devise and implement developmentally appropriate lessons aligning with school's philosophy and mission
- Assisted teachers with instruction and provided clerical support for diverse needs
- Marked homework assignments, tests and special projects
- Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation.
Mailroom Clerk/Receptionist
Pitney Bowes
08.2012 - 09.2014
- Retrieves and sorts mail, including packages, by department and category
- Delivers mail to correct department or recipient
- Forwards misdirected mail
- Prepares documents and other items for shipping
- Weighs mail and calculates correct postage
- Uses mail sorting and postage meter machines
- Fills out mailing labels, including researching proper country codes for international mail and regional zip codes for domestic mail
- Arranges pickup from postal service and other delivery vendors
- Records arrival of mail
- Tracks packages and records arrival of mail
- Maintains records of mail volume, package weights, and shipping costs
- Maintains the inventory of mailroom supplies
- Operates office equipment
- Disposes of junk mail.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education
Bowie State University
Bowie, MDBachelor's - Secondary Education/English
Bowie State University
Bowie, MD05.2020
Skills
- Teaching
- Tutoring
- Counseling
- Classroom management
- Mentoring
- Relationship Building
- Interpersonal and Social Skills
Personal Information
Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
Timeline
Youth Counselor
Youth Leadership Foundation
06.2021 - 08.2021
Classroom Instructor
Lanham Christian School
03.2021 - Current
Classroom Instructor
Prince George's County Public Schools
08.2020 - 03.2022
Admissions Representative
Fortis College
06.2019 - 03.2020
Student Intern
Gordon College
09.2016 - 05.2017
Mailroom Clerk/Receptionist
Pitney Bowes
08.2012 - 09.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education
Bowie State University
Bachelor's - Secondary Education/English
Bowie State University
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