Faith Holifield
Chicago,IL
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
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher/Supervisor
True Freedom Academy
09.2020 - Current
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Met with students, and parents to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Registered student progress to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Supervised students ages seven through sixteen
Parent Liaison
John Hay
01.2019 - 06.2020
- Reviewed lesson material with students individually or in small groups.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
Grocery Manager
Aldi
07.2003 - 05.2018
- Delegated tasks and duties to grocery staff and clearly communicated timeframes for completion.
- Reviewed inventory levels and placed orders for products and merchandise for restocking purposes.
- Kept grocery team operations in strict compliance with workplace standards and food safety requirements to maintain optimal health protection.
- Performed key tasks to promote inviting grocery store appearance.
- Organized efficient merchandise replenishment strategies to keep shelves stocked and well-organized for customers.
- Engaged customers and provided very high level of service and support, helping find desired products and items.
- Strengthened profits by reducing waste, controlling shrinkage, and increasing team efficiency with optimized workflows.
- Implemented customer rewards program and actively communicated with grocery team members to promote positive working environment.
- Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
Education
No Degree - Engineering (Pre-Engineering)
City Colleges of Chicago - Wilbur Wright College
Chicago, ILSkills
- Positive Learning Environment
- Critical Thinking
- Grading
- Student Evaluations
- Parent Conferences
- Group and Individual Instruction
Timeline
Teacher/Supervisor
True Freedom Academy
09.2020 - Current
Parent Liaison
John Hay
01.2019 - 06.2020
Grocery Manager
Aldi
07.2003 - 05.2018
No Degree - Engineering (Pre-Engineering)
City Colleges of Chicago - Wilbur Wright College
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