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Elisabeth Speight
Former Educator And Lifelong Learner
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Highly skilled, former educator with extensive experience ready to begin a new and engaging professional path. A dedicated and energetic individual with excellent communication and supervisory skills. An organized and detail oriented candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Looking forward to collaborating with others and making purposeful contributions to a dynamic team.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Educator
Paradise Valley Unified School District
Phoenix, AZ
01.2000 - 05.2022
- Managed small and large groups to complete simple tasks as well as multifaceted projects.
- Assumed leadership roles for grade level and whole school functions.
- Coordinated, budgeted, and executed classroom and schoolwide events.
- Communicated and collaborated frequently with colleagues, parents, and students to provide effective feedback.
- Collected and analyzed data to further the progress of individual learners as well as schoolwide goals.
- Completed mandatory reports by specified deadlines.
- Maintained accurate and complete records.
- Participated in professional development workshops to strengthen my skills.
Bookseller
Barnes And Noble Bookstore
Phoenix, AZ
10.2016 - 06.2018
- Delivered highest level of customer service by developing strong rapport with customers and creating positive impression of business.
- Used consultative sales techniques to understand customer needs and recommend relevant products and services.
- Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
- Processed information and merchandise through POS register system.
Educator
Roosevelt School District
Phoenix, AZ
08.1997 - 05.1999
- Managed classroom activities, parent conferences and lesson plans.
- Administered assessments to determine each student's specific educational and social needs.
- Monitored and assessed understanding of difficult concepts and adjusted lesson accordingly.
- Differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.
- Communicated frequently with parents and colleagues regarding student growth
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
Arizona State University, West Campus
Glendale, AZ 08.2000 - 05.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Arizona State University, West Campus
Glendale, AZ 08.1991 - 12.1996
Skills
Leadership
Communication
Attention to detail
Organized
Teamwork
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Outlook
Dedicated
Positive attitude
Active learner
Problem-solving
Google docs
Creative
Interests
Musical Theatre
Baking
Dog Rescue
Walking
Movies
Recognitions
- Six times nominated by the parents of my students and recognized by the United Parent Council (UPC).
Timeline
Bookseller
Barnes And Noble Bookstore
10.2016 - 06.2018
Master of Arts - Special Education
Arizona State University, West Campus
08.2000 - 05.2004
Educator
Paradise Valley Unified School District
01.2000 - 05.2022
Educator
Roosevelt School District
08.1997 - 05.1999
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Arizona State University, West Campus
08.1991 - 12.1996