Elizabeth Waller
Jonesboro,AR
Summary
Responsible and motivated student ready to apply education in the workplace. Offers excellent technical abilities with software and applications, ability to handle challenging work, and excellent time management skills. I am also a committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. I am skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. I am an ambitious, career-focused job seeker, anxious to obtain an entry-level English Teacher position to help launch career.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
English Co-Teacher
Nettleton Junior High
Jonesboro, AR
01.2024 - Current
- Established and enforced clear class objectives and requirements to promote consistent education for students.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to teach English language skills to students.
- Maintained school-wide culture of respect and actively used positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS) disciplinary methods.
- Built life-long learning skills and strong study habits in students to help each prepare for higher-level education.
- Created engaging lessons that incorporated technology into the curriculum.
- Assessed student classroom performance to report on progress.
- Evaluated students' comprehension of lessons through relevant test questions.
- Developed class learning plans to meet district and statement requirements for instruction.
- Provided guidance and support to co-teachers in the classroom setting.
- Facilitated small group instruction based on individual student needs.
- Planned and updated curricula and lesson plans to continuously improve subject coverage.
- Participated in parent conferences to discuss student progress.
- Attended professional development workshops to stay abreast of best practices in teaching English language arts.
- Used school and public library resources to provide extra educational opportunities for students.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, grades, and assignments.
- Created and used rubrics to assess student learning.
- Repeated key lesson information to teach grammar and help students grasp concepts.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Baraista
Shadrachs Coffee Roasting Company
Jonesboro, AR
02.2021 - Current
- Greeted and communicated with customers to take beverage orders and offer recommendations based on taste preferences.
- Supported highest standards of conduct and service to support company reputation.
- Provided excellent customer service by responding to inquiries quickly and professionally.
- Received and accurately processed customer payments.
- Checked brewing equipment for proper functionality.
- Maintained clean and organized workspace, enabling coworkers to locate resources and product.
- Prepared and served hot or cold beverages.
- Ground beans for espresso shots according to individual customer specifications.
- Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines to pass state inspections.
- Memorized recipes for specialty coffee beverages and seasonal offerings.
- Checked temperatures of freezers, refrigerators or heating equipment to verify proper functioning.
- Described menu items to customers and suggested products based on stated preferences.
- Maintained calm demeanor during high-volume periods and special events.
- Prepared specialty coffee drinks such as lattes, cappuccinos, macchiatos, mochas, and Americanos.
- Memorized official and off-menu coffee and tea preparations.
- Managed morning rush of customers daily with efficient, levelheaded customer service.
- Stocked shelves with ingredients needed to make coffee drinks.
- Addressed and resolved customer concerns to maintain brand loyalty.
- Prepared and served coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees and teas.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Collaborated with cross-functional team to define features and build powerful and easy-to-use products and customer-facing workflow tools.
- Maintained open communication with team members and stakeholders, resulting in successful project outcomes.
English Teacher Intern
Westside Middle School
Jonesboro, AR
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Tutored students requiring extra help and gave additional practice work to help improve concept understanding.
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students.
- Advised students regarding academic challenges or concerns within the classroom setting.
- Facilitated discussions among students to promote critical thinking skills in the classroom.
- Accepted constructive criticism and feedback with positivity in areas requiring improvement.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.
- Selected instructional goals to develop lesson plans that demonstrated knowledge of content.
- Observed students during class activities to ensure they were following instructions properly.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to teach English grammar, reading comprehension, and writing skills.
- Collaborated with teacher to plan and achieve instructional goals and objectives.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Observed teachers in classrooms to improve skills and communication.
- Developed deeper understanding of teaching strategies with increasing responsibility for student learning.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mid-Level Education
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR05-2024
High School Diploma -
Marion High School
Marion, AR05-2020
Skills
- Online Teaching
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Oral Communication
- Project-Based Learning
- Reading Comprehension
- Student Support
- Lesson Planning
- Differentiated Instruction
- Team Collaboration
- Group Leadership
- Classroom Management
- Student Engagement
- Teacher Collaboration
- Google Classroom
- Grade Recording
- Opening and Closing Duties
- Menu Memorization
- Speedy and Efficient
- Professional Demeanor
- Team Leadership
- Friendly and Outgoing
- Active Listener
- New Hire Training
- Positive and Professional
Timeline
English Co-Teacher
Nettleton Junior High
01.2024 - Current
English Teacher Intern
Westside Middle School
08.2023 - 12.2023
Baraista
Shadrachs Coffee Roasting Company
02.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Mid-Level Education
Arkansas State University
High School Diploma -
Marion High School
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