Emily Ralston
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Learning Expert Teacher
BASIS Education
07.2023 - Current
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet 35 students' varying needs.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
Assistant Language Teacher
ALTIA Central Japan
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Working with and supervising over 300 students at elementary and middle school levels.
- Navigated cultural and linguistic barriers.
- Team-taught lessons with a Japanese English Teacher to provide varying teaching styles for up to 6 lessons a day.
- Developed students' vocabulary of English words, characters, and loanwords using learning and memorization techniques.
- Provided instruction in reading, writing and listening skills for English.
Assistant Enrichment Specialist • Manager
Flagstaff Unified School District
01.2019 - 03.2022
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Oversaw career and job fairs to connect students with area schools and employers.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Managed school site with 6 staff and 40+ students daily.
Peer Facilitator Leader• Manager and Teaching Assistant
Northern Arizona University
08.2018 - 05.2020
- Identified areas in need of improvement and implemented solutions.
- Developed and implemented student guidance plans to foster academic success.
- Assisted over 100 students in exploring and selecting career paths.
- Advised students on educational, career and social opportunities.
- Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
- Trained employees and assigned duties.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
Floor Manager
McDonalds
01.2017 - 11.2019
- Made personal recommendations for customers by sharing product knowledge and demonstrating product.
- Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
- Completed efficient daily opening and closing processes to prepare teams and maintain optimal financial controls.
- Oversaw supply restocking, area cleaning, and product organization.
- Managed a staff of 10-12 staff during a shift.
Study Abroad Teaching Assistant
Northern Arizona University
06.2019 - 07.2019
- Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing 15 students in foreign environments in Japan.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
- Handled class records for attendance, assignment grades and course participation scores.
Education
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ10-2024
Bachelor of Science - Theatre
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, Arizona05-2021
Skills
- Student records management
- Excellent classroom management
- Student-centered learning
- Small group instruction
- Classroom instruction
- Team building
Leadership Experience
I have worked at a managerial level many times with great success. My staff had great morale and were able to complete tasks effectively. They also were able to openly communicate any issues they were having.
Roles And Responsibilities
- Managing teams of staff
- Creating materials and lesson plans
- Administrative duties
- Upholding an organized workspace
- Working with and supervising students at elementary and university levels
- Navigating cultural and linguistic barriers
Timeline
Learning Expert Teacher
BASIS Education
07.2023 - Current
Assistant Language Teacher
ALTIA Central Japan
03.2022 - 03.2023
Study Abroad Teaching Assistant
Northern Arizona University
06.2019 - 07.2019
Assistant Enrichment Specialist • Manager
Flagstaff Unified School District
01.2019 - 03.2022
Peer Facilitator Leader• Manager and Teaching Assistant
Northern Arizona University
08.2018 - 05.2020
Floor Manager
McDonalds
01.2017 - 11.2019
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Theatre
Northern Arizona University
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