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Helen Solem

Overland Park,KS

Summary

Compassionate, creative and effective teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.


Reliable, energetic server with ability to assess customer needs, relay orders, answer menu questions, serve in a timely manner, complete all transactions, and provide exceptional service throughout the experience.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

5th Grade Teacher

Christ Preparatory Academy
Lenexa, KS
08.2018 - Current
  • Worked cooperatively with classroom of 15, other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
  • Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
  • Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
  • Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
  • Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.

Teacher

Homelink Design
Yakima, WA
08.2017 - 06.2018
  • Kept over 50 students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
  • Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
  • Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
  • Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
  • Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.

6th Grade Teacher

Ellensburg Christian School
Ellensburg, WA
08.2015 - 06.2017
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering (6) required course topics.
  • Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
  • Prepared daily lesson plans for activities.
  • Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
  • Taught subject matter based on information compiled from textbooks, online sites and other educational materials.
  • Integrated technology into classroom to foster learning experience.
  • Used tests, quizzes and other assignments to gauge students' learning and determine understanding of course materials. Acquired percentage higher testing.

Middle School Teacher

Arnold Academy
Arnold, MD
08.2012 - 06.2015
  • Worked with over 40 students, and 5 administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
  • Built learning and citizenship skills to help with personal growth in addition to increasing academic knowledge.
  • Kept classroom organized, clean, and safe for students and visitors.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.

Restaurant Server

Remingtons / Tippins
Overland Park, KS /Dallas, TX, TX / KS
06.1985 - 12.1987
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
  • Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays and delivery bags.
  • Increased sales significantly by upselling higher-end products to customers by at least 10%.
  • Replenished food items, paper products and canned goods to keep pantry well-stocked during busy periods.
  • Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays and delivery bags
  • Cultivated positive working environment and team player

Education

Master of Arts - Education

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS
05.1987

High School Diploma -

Shawnee Mission South
Overland Park, KS
05.1983

Skills

  • Materials Sourcing
  • Instructional Strategies
  • Teacher Observation
  • Safety Awareness
  • Positive Reinforcement Strategies
  • Positive Interactions
  • Collaborative Environments
  • Group Assistance
  • Active Participation

Timeline

5th Grade Teacher

Christ Preparatory Academy
08.2018 - Current

Teacher

Homelink Design
08.2017 - 06.2018

6th Grade Teacher

Ellensburg Christian School
08.2015 - 06.2017

Middle School Teacher

Arnold Academy
08.2012 - 06.2015

Restaurant Server

Remingtons / Tippins
06.1985 - 12.1987

Master of Arts - Education

Liberty University

Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies

University of Kansas

High School Diploma -

Shawnee Mission South

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