Elizabeth Black
Monroe,LA
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Education
Sylvan Learning Center
03.2023 - Current
- Recruited, trained and mentored staff of 17 teachers in best practices for instruction.
- Collaborated closely with parents to address individual student concerns, fostering supportive home-school partnership focused on success for each child.
- Conferred and resolved education-related issues and problems with students, parents and school officials.
- Checked on instructor lessons and communication in order to assess quality of education and assistance offered to students.
- Developed partnerships with parents, businesses and organizations to build awareness, increase support and share resources.
- Guided teachers in incorporating differentiated instruction techniques into their lessons to cater to diverse learning styles.
- Oversaw development and implementation of quality educational programs.
- Through consistent monitoring of progress indicators, facilitated data-driven decision-making processes
- Confirmed monthly billing actualizations and handled miscellaneous billing inquiries.
- Maintained over 80 individual child records, program records and completed various reports.
Tutor
Sylvan Learning Center
08.2015 - 03.2023
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Provided 3:1 tutoring sessions, tailoring instruction to meet specific needs of each student while promoting independent learning skills.
- Increased student comprehension by utilizing personalized teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
- Developed student confidence through positive reinforcement strategies.
Middle School Math Teacher
Union County School District
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Developed strong parent-teacher relationships through consistent communication, resulting in better support for student needs.
- Boosted student confidence and problem-solving skills through engaging group work exercises.
- Created positive classroom environment that promoted respect, inclusivity, and personal responsibility among students.
- Supported skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals of 20+ students.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Implemented data-driven instruction, tailoring teaching methods to address individual student needs and improve overall performance.
Elementary School Teacher
Union County School District
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Developed strong parent-teacher relationships through consistent communication, resulting in better support for student needs.
- Boosted student confidence and problem-solving skills through engaging group work exercises.
- Created positive classroom environment that promoted respect, inclusivity, and personal responsibility among students.
- Supported skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals of 20+ students.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Implemented data-driven instruction, tailoring teaching methods to address individual student needs and improve overall performance.
Elementary School Teacher
High Point Academy
08.2018 - 06.2021
- Developed strong parent-teacher relationships through consistent communication, resulting in better support for student needs.
- Boosted student confidence and problem-solving skills through engaging group work exercises.
- Created positive classroom environment that promoted respect, inclusivity, and personal responsibility among students.
- Supported skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals of 20+ students.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Implemented data-driven instruction, tailoring teaching methods to address individual student needs and improve overall performance.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
Elementary School Teacher
Spartanburg School District 7
01.2018 - 06.2018
- Developed strong parent-teacher relationships through consistent communication, resulting in better support for student needs.
- Boosted student confidence and problem-solving skills through engaging group work exercises.
- Created positive classroom environment that promoted respect, inclusivity, and personal responsibility among students.
- Supported skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals of 20+ students.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Implemented data-driven instruction, tailoring teaching methods to address individual student needs and improve overall performance.
Office Manager - Electrical Crew Work Study
Warren Wilson College
08.2012 - 05.2013
- Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
- Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
- Created, maintained and updated filing systems for paper and electronic documents.
- Developed and maintained successful relationships with 3 vendors, suppliers and contractors.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Enhanced team productivity by delegating tasks effectively and overseeing daily workflow.
Administrative Assistant - Registrar Work Study
Warren Wilson College
01.2012 - 05.2012
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital information.
- Improved document organization with thorough file maintenance, archiving outdated records as necessary for efficient retrieval when needed.
- Received and sorted incoming mail and packages to record, dispatch, or distribute to correct recipient.
Crew Member - Chemistry Department Work Study
Warren Wilson College
08.2011 - 12.2011
- Maintained lab by calibrating equipment and cleaning surfaces and items used.
- Enhanced lab safety by conducting regular equipment checks and implementing updated protocols.
- Prepared lab for experiments using chemistry knowledge and instructional information.
- Efficiently organized and maintained equipment to keep laboratory productive and safe.
Secretary - Career Services Work Study
Warren Wilson College
08.2010 - 05.2011
- Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining confidentiality when managing personnel files or financial data.
- Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers.
- Maintained daily report documents, memos and invoices.
- Scheduled appointments and conducted follow-up calls to clients.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of South Carolina Upstate
Spartanburg, SC12.2017
Skills
- Program Management
- Documentation skills
- Work Prioritization
- Staff Supervision
- Critical Thinking
- Growth Mindset
- Student Records Management
- Microsoft Office Experience
- Quick Program Learner
Timeline
Director of Education
Sylvan Learning Center
03.2023 - Current
Middle School Math Teacher
Union County School District
08.2022 - 02.2023
Elementary School Teacher
Union County School District
08.2021 - 06.2022
Elementary School Teacher
High Point Academy
08.2018 - 06.2021
Elementary School Teacher
Spartanburg School District 7
01.2018 - 06.2018
Tutor
Sylvan Learning Center
08.2015 - 03.2023
Office Manager - Electrical Crew Work Study
Warren Wilson College
08.2012 - 05.2013
Administrative Assistant - Registrar Work Study
Warren Wilson College
01.2012 - 05.2012
Crew Member - Chemistry Department Work Study
Warren Wilson College
08.2011 - 12.2011
Secretary - Career Services Work Study
Warren Wilson College
08.2010 - 05.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of South Carolina Upstate
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