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EDWARD GRIFFIN

Kissimmee,FL

Summary

Educator focused on fostering a stimulating and supportive classroom environment for diverse student needs. Proven ability to engage students and enhance learning outcomes through innovative teaching strategies.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Elementary Physical Education

Samuel S. Gaines
Fort Pierce, Fl
08.2018 - Current
  • Devised safe and effective exercise strategies based on knowledge of kinesiology, anatomy, and biology.
  • Taught students about concepts regarding fitness, health, and well-being.
  • Worked with teachers on IEP plans to develop objectives and assess progress.
  • Kept school equipment, gyms, and fields in good working order.
  • Observed and documented behaviors and actions.
  • Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
  • Performed student background reviews to develop tailored lessons based on student needs.

Recreational Supervisor

Saint Lucie County
Fort Pierce, FL
06.2021 - 07.2021
  • Built and strengthened relationships with children, families and team members.
  • Participated in games and recreational activities which encouraged individuals and staff to join in.
  • Supported site leader in coordinating and executing different projects.
  • Supervised groups of children between ages of 10 and 14 in swimming, baseball and kayaking activities.
  • Assisted with smooth and efficient transitions between arrival, room periods, activities, field trips, snacks and departures.
  • Mentored staff and students in safety procedures and protocols to prevent accidents and injuries.
  • Initiated creative ideas and kept recreation programs entertaining and refreshing.

Warehouse Associate

Amazon
West Palm Beach, FL
09.2019 - 03.2021
  • Packed and labeled merchandise to prepare for loading and shipment to customers.
  • Moved boxes, containers and pallets with special-purpose equipment to meet demanding production targets.
  • Organized warehouse design to maximize space for stock while allowing for high volume traffic zones.
  • Established and maintained good relations with customers, vendors and transport companies.
  • Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
  • Received deliveries, scanned packages and updated orders in internal database.
  • Unloaded incoming products off trucks, sorted items in staging area and transported items to final storage locations.
  • Examined packages and goods for damage and notified vendors of replacement needs.
  • Identified safety hazards and notified management to determine proper resolution of issues.
  • Labeled customer packages to prevent unnecessary delays in loading and shipping of ordered goods.

Teacher

Blooprint Summer Youth Program
Fort Pierce, Fl
07.2018 - 08.2018
  • Observed children and recorded activities, maintained daily records and created safe environments during activities and meals.
  • Encouraged students to persevere with challenging tasks.
  • Helped students develop a career path, and job skills

Behavioral Tech

Samuel S. Gaines Academy K-8
Fort Pierce, FL
08.2017 - 08.2018
  • Quickly responded to crisis situations when behavioral issues arose.
  • Remove disruptive students from the classroom
  • Assisted with building life and social skills useful for everyday activities and interactions.

Behavior Technician

St. Lucie County Summer School ASD
Fort Pierce, Fl
06.2018 - 07.2018
  • Took students for one on one walks
  • Served the students lunch's
  • Assisted with building life and social skills useful for everyday activities and interactions.
  • Understood autism spectrum disorder, associated behaviors and optimum treatments.

Automotive Detailer

CarMax
Boynton Beach, FL
09.2016 - 07.2017

· Identified issues that could affect safety and brought them to the shift supervisor’s attention.

· Cleaned car and truck windows and windshields to get rid of water spots.

· Inspected vehicles prior to service and immediately afterwards to make sure there was no damage.

· Waxed the exterior of vehicles and removed it with a soft cloth, buffing to a brilliant shine.

· Vacuumed car interiors to remove any dirt and debris. Used steam cleaning equipment to remove dirt from the engine and engine compartment.

· Contacted the service manager immediately if customer issues arose.

· Followed checklists to verify that all important parts were examined.

Tutor/Mentor/ Counselor/Dorm Supervisor

Black Males College Explorer Program
Tallahassee, FL
06.2011 - 07.2016
  • Monitored students in the classroom
  • Walked students to and from dinner in the cafeteria
  • Monitored students in the dormitory
  • Monitored students during recreational time
  • Monitored the students in the dormitory until the students bed time.
  • Promoted physical, mental and social development by implementing classroom games and outdoor recreational activities.
  • Supervise mentors and counselors
  • Communicate with parents

Tutor

SMART ACADEMIES
Tallahassee, FL
08.2010 - 07.2015

· Tutored children individually and in small groups to help them with difficult subjects.

· Promoted physical, mental and social development by implementing classroom games and outdoor recreational activities.

· Met regularly with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress.

· Supervised an average of 5 students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, schoolyards and on field trips.

· Enforced the school's student discipline code to deal with problem situations.

· Collaborated with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning and student engagement.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies Emphasis: Education

Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL
07.2016

Skills

  • Lesson planning and behavior management
  • Team collaboration
  • Effective communication
  • Recreational programming
  • Health education
  • Motor skills enhancement
  • Equipment oversight

Accomplishments

  • Mentor of the year award in 2013
  • Mentor of the year award in 2014
  • Counselor of the year award in 2015
  • Counselor of the year award in 2016
  • Promoted to Dorm Supervisor in 2016
  • Store Champion at Car-max in 2016
  • Support-Staff Of The Year at Samuel S. Gaines Academy 2017-2018
  • First Year Teacher Of The Year at Samuel S. Gaines Of Emerging Technologies 2018-2019
  • Minority Teacher of the Year at Samuel S. Gaines Of Emerging Technologies 2024-2025

Skills

Proficient with Microsoft Words, Excel, Power Point, and Prezi.

Timeline

Recreational Supervisor

Saint Lucie County
06.2021 - 07.2021

Warehouse Associate

Amazon
09.2019 - 03.2021

Elementary Physical Education

Samuel S. Gaines
08.2018 - Current

Teacher

Blooprint Summer Youth Program
07.2018 - 08.2018

Behavior Technician

St. Lucie County Summer School ASD
06.2018 - 07.2018

Behavioral Tech

Samuel S. Gaines Academy K-8
08.2017 - 08.2018

Automotive Detailer

CarMax
09.2016 - 07.2017

Tutor/Mentor/ Counselor/Dorm Supervisor

Black Males College Explorer Program
06.2011 - 07.2016

Tutor

SMART ACADEMIES
08.2010 - 07.2015

Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies Emphasis: Education

Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University