- Acting and Theater
- Dance
- Photography
- Drawing and Painting
- Crochet
- Crafting and DIY Projects
Elizabeth Rappa
Clark,Wyoming
Summary
Proactive and student-focused professional with a strong sense of initiative, shaped by experience as a small business owner. Brings excellent time management, problem-solving, and organizational skills to support effective instruction and classroom management. Experienced in communication, planning, and multitasking, with a commitment to fostering a positive learning environment and driving both student and organizational success.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Small Business Owner
ForgottenCotton
06.2011 - Current
- Crafted each item to order.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
- Oversaw timely shipment of orders.
- Fulfilled customer shipping needs by completing all purchase orders and customer invoices.
- Advertised products and services online, social media and through traditional campaigns to target ideal consumers.
- Researched trends and current innovations to determine competition and develop competitive pricing points.
- Designed business plan to define concept, short-term and long-term goals and strategies.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
- Created and refined images for products
- Composed and managed product descriptions and SEO
Homeschool Educator
Self-Employeed
08.2022 - Current
- Researched multiple curricula, methodologies and perspectives as part of educational planning.
- Organized hands-on instructional activities to supplement textbook instruction to engage and motivate students.
- Researched and chose appropriate curriculum to meet children's abilities and grade levels.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
Small Business Owner
Clark Sister Pizza Company
04.2025 - Current
- Ran a weekly pizza pop-up business while teaching kids how to operate a small business
- Trained students in customer service, budgeting, and teamwork through real-world experience
- Managed sales, inventory, and operations to deliver consistent service to the local community
Small Business Owner
Clark Home Services
04.2025 - Current
- Ran social media for a local handyman business, creating content and engaging with customers
- Showcased projects online to attract new clients and build trust in services
- Assisted with hands-on tasks and daily operations as needed
Art Teacher
Barkai Yeshivah
08.2009 - 06.2013
- Inspired students and assisted in developing creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media.
- Planned and delivered lessons to teach classes in arts to engage and educate students.
- Documented student work in order to exhibit and celebrate learning process of each child.
- Assessed student work and provided constructive feedback.
- Developed and implemented engaging art lessons for students in grades kindergarten through 8th.
- Managed art room supplies, equipment and resources to maintain consistent supply for projects.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create stimulating art curriculums.
- Evaluated and graded students' class work, performances, projects, assignments and papers.
- Managed classroom behavior to establish and maintain clear classroom behavior and discipline expectations.
Education
Master of Arts - Arts Education
Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY05-2009
Master of Arts - Theatre Design And Technology
Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NYBachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
Cedar Crest College
Allentown, PA05-2006
Skills
- Student mentoring
- Curriculum implementation
- Individualized instruction
- Project-based learning
- Educational activities
- Creative lesson planning
Interests
Timeline
Small Business Owner
Clark Sister Pizza Company
04.2025 - Current
Small Business Owner
Clark Home Services
04.2025 - Current
Homeschool Educator
Self-Employeed
08.2022 - Current
Small Business Owner
ForgottenCotton
06.2011 - Current
Art Teacher
Barkai Yeshivah
08.2009 - 06.2013
Master of Arts - Arts Education
Brooklyn College
Master of Arts - Theatre Design And Technology
Brooklyn College
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
Cedar Crest College