Gabriel Edwards
Houma,LA
Summary
Experienced educator specializing in substitute teaching, effectively engaging students through interactive lessons. Proven ability to maintain a positive classroom environment while demonstrating strong adaptability. Skilled in classroom management, ensuring a productive learning atmosphere.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher, Pre-K - 6th
Terrebonne Parish School Board
08.2022 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Sales Representative
Connectivity Source/Sprint
09.2014 - 02.2018
- Enhanced client satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and providing exceptional service.
- Generated additional sales opportunities with upselling and cross-selling techniques.
- Expanded customer base through cold calling, networking, and relationship building.
- Increased sales revenue by identifying and targeting high-potential accounts.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends for informed decision-making during client interactions.
- Consistently met or exceeded quotas by implementing strategic sales plans and effective time management.
- Conducted product demonstrations to educate customers on features, benefits, and competitive advantages.
- Increased repeat business by fostering trust-based relationships with key accounts through regular communication.
Sales Associate
Wal-Mart Supercenter
03.2010 - 07.2014
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ05-2025
Skills
- Classroom management
- Adaptable
- Relationship building and management
- Student engagement
- Group and individual instruction
- Creativity in teaching
- Lesson planning
- Differentiated instruction
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Behavior management
- Positive reinforcement
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, Pre-K - 6th
Terrebonne Parish School Board
08.2022 - Current
Sales Representative
Connectivity Source/Sprint
09.2014 - 02.2018
Sales Associate
Wal-Mart Supercenter
03.2010 - 07.2014
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Phoenix
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