Gabby Clark
Buena Vista,VA
Summary
Elementary School Teacher with expertise in early education, child development and collaborative teaching methods. Experienced in developing lesson plans to meet district and state standards. Confidently offers classroom instruction and personalized student support using balance of traditional and modern approaches.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
1st Grade Elementary Teacher
Kling Elementary
08.2023 - Current
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
Paraprofessional
Kling Elementary
09.2018 - 08.2023
- During covid-19 pandemic I was assigned to a classroom of 15 children to co teach with another second-grade teacher.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings
- Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety, and security
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play
- Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student progress and performance
- Organized and led practice, research assignments
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline
- Conducted weekly review sessions to help students prepare for assessments
- Collaborated with instructors to develop engaging lesson plans
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support
- Stepped into non-classroom environments such as libraries to help staff manage demand
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student engagement
- Laminated teaching materials to increase durability under repeated use
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities
Admin Assistant
Virginia Military Institute
05.2016 - 09.2018
- Created excel spreadsheets for inventory
- Counted and compared inventory
- Processed orders and billing
- EOD transactions on POS system.
- Performed routine analysis and calculations to process data for internal reports
- Performed routine clerical tasks by scanning, filing and copying documents
- Screened phone calls to take messages and route calls to appropriate personnel
- Composed, edited and prepared correspondence and other department documents
- Calculated hours and submitted payroll to achieve timely distribution of funds for 30-person team
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management
- Created and maintained databases to track and record customer data
Front Desk Associate
Wingate by Wyndham
05.2014 - 06.2016
- Answered multi-line phone system to respond to inquiries and transfer calls to correct departments and personnel
- Took reservations over phone, in person, and via computer for guests and provided confirmation information
- Used internal software to process reservations, check-ins and check-outs
- Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process
- Maintained transaction security by verifying payment cards against identification
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of front desk area
- Answered guest questions and referred to local points of interest
- Asked customers questions to meet special requests
- Introduced customers to resort amenities with pleasant and helpful demeanor
- Entered and updated sensitive customer information during check-ins and room changes
Restaurant General Manager
Long John Silvers
12.2011 - 05.2014
- Met, greeted, and encouraged feedback from customers and used feedback to implement positive changes within restaurant
- Oversaw balancing of cash registers, reconciled transactions, and deposited establishment's earnings to bank
- Reviewed pricing and ordered food ingredients, kitchen appliances, and supplies
- Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service
- Purchased adequate quantities of food, beverages, equipment, and supplies
- Effectively managed payroll and timekeeping, and paperwork for new hires and terminations
- Conducted health, safety, and sanitation process evaluations to identify and remedy any violations immediately
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance
- Maintained safe working and guest environment to reduce risk of injury and accidents
- Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff
- Correctly calculated inventory and ordered appropriate supplies
- Built and leveraged community relationships to drive business and maximize catering programs
- Maintained facility and grounds to present positive image
- Set clear expectations and created positive working environment for employees
- Identified problems, conducted troubleshooting and sought repair or maintenance support to keep restaurant equipment operational
- Analyzed variances and implemented corrective actions to increase average meal checks and customer visits
- Quickly identified problem situations and skillfully resolved incidents to satisfaction of involved parties
- Oversaw front of house personnel to maintain adequate staffing and minimize overtime
- Reconciled cash and credit card transactions to maintain accurate records
- Reduced process bottlenecks by training and coaching employees on practices, procedures, and performance strategies
Education
Bachelors Degree - Individualized Study - Early Elementary Education
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VAAssociates Degree -
Virginia Western Community College
Roanoke, VACareer Studies Certificate in Early Childhood Development -
Virginia Western Community College
Roanoke, VAHigh School Diploma -
American School
Lansing, ILSkills
- Excellent with Children
- Time Management
- Interpersonal Skills
- Modern Classroom Technology
- Communication Skills
- MS Office
- Data Entry
- Data Collection
Additional Information
- President’s Honor Roll for Spring and Fall 2020 semesters.
- President’s List for Fall 2021, Spring 2022, Summer 2022, and Fall 2022 semesters.
Timeline
1st Grade Elementary Teacher
Kling Elementary
08.2023 - Current
Paraprofessional
Kling Elementary
09.2018 - 08.2023
Admin Assistant
Virginia Military Institute
05.2016 - 09.2018
Front Desk Associate
Wingate by Wyndham
05.2014 - 06.2016
Restaurant General Manager
Long John Silvers
12.2011 - 05.2014
Bachelors Degree - Individualized Study - Early Elementary Education
James Madison University
Associates Degree -
Virginia Western Community College
Career Studies Certificate in Early Childhood Development -
Virginia Western Community College
High School Diploma -
American School
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