Knowledgeable educator with background in substitute teaching. Engaged students through interactive lessons and maintained positive classroom environment. Demonstrated adaptability and effective classroom management skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher / Long-Term Substitute
Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union
09.2014 - Current
Adapted lesson plans to accommodate diverse learning styles and classroom environments.
Supported lead teachers in managing classroom behavior and maintaining a positive learning atmosphere.
Implemented instructional activities to engage students and enhance understanding of subject matter.
Assisted with administrative tasks, including attendance tracking and grading assignments.
Collaborated with faculty to develop effective strategies for student engagement and participation.
Monitored student progress, providing feedback to support academic growth and development.
Maintained classroom organization, ensuring materials were readily available for lessons and activities.
Fostered strong relationships with students, promoting trust and open communication in the classroom.
Collaborated with teachers to maintain classroom management and ensure continuity of instruction.
Adapted instructional materials to support students with varying academic abilities and challenges.
Retail Merchandiser
Hallmark
06.2012 - 08.2015
Developed and implemented effective merchandising strategies to enhance product visibility and drive sales.
Collaborated with store personnel to streamline visual merchandising standards across multiple retail locations.
Trained and mentored junior staff on best practices in visual merchandising and promotional execution.
Organized and maintained displays to achieve clean and appealing product layouts.
Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
Boosted customer satisfaction by creating visually appealing and strategically organized merchandise displays.
Answered customer questions regarding store merchandise, department information, and pricing.
Developed relationships with key store personnel to support proper product placement and visibility.
Managed project timelines effectively ensuring all merchandising planograms and resets were completed within established deadlines.
Managed inventory levels and product rotation to maximize sales and minimize out-of-stock items.
Conducted regular store audits to ensure compliance with brand guidelines and improve overall presentation quality.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Ornamental Horticulture And Landscape Development
Vermont Technical College
Randolph, VT
05-2001
High School Diploma -
Mount Anthony Union High School
Bennington, VT
06-1998
Skills
Classroom management
Adaptable
Relationship building and management
Student engagement
Classroom organization
Behavior management
Safety awareness
Disciplinary procedures
Creative problem solving
Reporting and documenting
Organization and planning
Multitasking and organization
Timeline
Substitute Teacher / Long-Term Substitute
Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union
09.2014 - Current
Retail Merchandiser
Hallmark
06.2012 - 08.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Ornamental Horticulture And Landscape Development
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