Elena Turner
Towson,MD
Summary
Organized and detail-oriented ieducator with proven ability to effectively manage and motivate student learning. Collaborates with fellow professionals to promote stimulating learning environment. Offers strong organizational and student engagement skills. Reliable and knowledgeable with experience developing and delivering engaging lessons. Friendly, enjoys helping students learn new concepts and subjects.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Baltimore County Public School System
09.2022 - Current
- Established clear expectations for behavior and consistently enforced consequences in order to maintain an orderly classroom conducive to learning.
- Enhanced classroom management skills by implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for behavior.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Utilized technology effectively to enhance lessons, engage students, and streamline administrative tasks such as grading assignments or communicating with parents/guardians about their child''s performance.
- Fostered a sense of community within the classroom by cultivating respect amongst peers and facilitating team-building activities that encouraged collaboration among students.
- Utilized variety of instructional strategies to meet individual student needs.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Promoted a collaborative learning environment through group projects and peer-to-peer activities, fostering teamwork and communication skills.
- Provided substitute teaching services across multiple grade levels and subjects, maintaining educational continuity in absence of regular teachers.
Server
Black Olive Greek Cuisine
10.2011 - 03.2018
- Provided attentive service during high-volume periods without sacrificing attention to detail or guest rapport.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Addressed customer complaints or concerns professionally, ensuring swift resolution and maintaining positive relationships.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Supported colleagues during peak hours, fostering a collaborative work environment that enhanced overall productivity levels.
- Consistently met or exceeded performance goals related to sales targets, customer satisfaction ratings, and order accuracy.
- Implemented effective communication strategies between front-of-house and back-of-house staff for streamlined operations.
- Trained new staff on menu knowledge and service protocols, raising team's overall performance.
- Enhanced team efficiency, collaborating effectively in high-pressure settings.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Towson University
Baltimore, MD05.2026
Skills
- Teaching Diverse Learners
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Multi-Subject Instruction
- Student Engagement
- Science Instruction
- Mathematics Instruction
- Hands-on activities
- Classroom Management
Languages
Russian
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Baltimore County Public School System
09.2022 - Current
Server
Black Olive Greek Cuisine
10.2011 - 03.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Towson University
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