Emily Walker
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Career Technical Education Instructor
Ecorse Community High School
Ecorse, MI
08.2021 - Current
- Played a key role in guiding students towards pursuing careers in CTE fields, specifically Graphic | Fashion Design.
Dancewear Seamstress & Fashion Designer
National Basketball Association Detroit Pistons
Detroit, Michigan
09.2015 - Current
- Designed patterns and constructed costumes for the Detroit Pistons dance team.
- Upheld high standards of craftsmanship by consistently producing high-quality garments that met or exceeded client expectations.
- Created detailed garment sketches and discussed specifications with clients.
- Improved garment fit and overall quality by skillfully making alterations to clothing items.
- Effectively collaborated with team members during large-scale production orders which resulted in meeting strict deadlines without compromising quality standards.
Academic Interventionist Literacy
DPSCD Henderson Academy
Detroit, Michigan
09.2018 - 06.2020
- Utilized evidence-based strategies such as guided reading, reciprocal teaching, and phonics in facilitating small group instruction to enhance academic performance.
- Improved literacy rates by implementing targeted intervention strategies for struggling students.
- Collaborated with teachers to identify at-risk students and implement appropriate interventions, reducing the number of learners falling behind.
Educational Technician Computers
DPSCD Adult Education East
Detroit, Michigan
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Efficiently integrated computers with network infrastructure, including printers and scanners
- Configured hardware, devices, and software to establish efficient workstations for Adult Education Students
- Successfully addressed support requests from individuals, assisting them with basic troubleshooting procedures.
Education
Masters in The Art of Teaching Literacy | Reading -
Marygrove College
Detroit, MI12.2019
Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts And General Studies -
Wilberforce University
Wilberforce, OH05.2001
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Interactive Project-based learning
- Graphic and Media Design
- Task Prioritization
- Program Implementation
- Reading Intervention Strategies
- Academic Performance Improvement
- Inclusive leadership
- Growth Mindset
- Project Leadership
Timeline
Career Technical Education Instructor
Ecorse Community High School
08.2021 - Current
Academic Interventionist Literacy
DPSCD Henderson Academy
09.2018 - 06.2020
Educational Technician Computers
DPSCD Adult Education East
09.2017 - 06.2018
Dancewear Seamstress & Fashion Designer
National Basketball Association Detroit Pistons
09.2015 - Current
Masters in The Art of Teaching Literacy | Reading -
Marygrove College
Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts And General Studies -
Wilberforce University