Enthusiastic and dependable Elementary Art Teacher offering excellent communication, high energy and a sincere desire to share the love of Art with all students.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Art Teacher
Glendale Unified School District
07.2023 - Current
Inspired students and assisted in developing creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media.
Developed and implemented various thematic lesson plans, utilizing age-appropriate material and focusing on relevant topics.
Documented student work in order to exhibit and celebrate learning process of each child.
Taught classes on painting, collage, and color theory.
Substitute Teacher K-8
Scoot Education, Kelly And Swing
12.2022 - 05.2023
Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
Admissions Representative
Avalon Institute
05.2020 - 08.2022
Conducting interview/ tours for prospective students highlighting industry and school benefits, enrollment requirements, and most importantly, gaining a deep understanding of the students' desires, strengths and weaknesses to guide them into their appropriate program selection.
Guiding students through FAFSA/financial aid process. Grants, scholarships, loans, payment plans.
Educated prospectives on benefits of Laser Hair Removal, Botox, Dysport, Juvaderm, Voluma, Vollure, Vobella, Restalayne, Cool Sculpting , Broad Band Light Therapy, Ultherapy.
Conducted consultations to prospectives desiring our services to purchase and receive same day treatment.
Encouraged desired services and also recommending additional modalities to complement overall goals.
Maintained authentic relationships with guests to encourage good will and continued business.
Sales Consultant
Hair Club
01.2017 - 09.2017
Performed consultations with scalp analysis with prospective clients/patients to customize a hair loss solution program or schedule hair transplant surgery.
Booked all appointments, negotiated fees, handled financing, follow-up, maintained referral base, generated new business via outside outreach; hair show demonstrations, Chamber of Commerce activities.
Maintained a high closing ratio and received 4 of 4 100% customer satisfaction surveys from paid "shoppers"
Membership Development Director
Chamber of Commerce
10.2015 - 09.2016
Acquired record number of membership accounts via facility tours to demonstrate value of membership describing key features and linking them to how they would personally apply and benefit the prospect.
Maintained and upgraded several current accounts to include those of hospitals, law firms, engineering groups, small businesses and non-profits.
Organized events to include: Ribbon Cuttings, Leadership Today educational studies, Morning Wake Up's, Open Houses, Strategic Network seminars, New Member Orientation presentations, Media broadcasts, radio and online.
Facial Surgery Sales Consultant
Lifestyle Lift
10.2011 - 02.2015
Conducted private educational sales consultations to patients considering facial rejuvenation surgery and/or dermatological cosmetic procedures.
Developed a deep and comprehensive knowledge of all services provided by practice. Acted as a resource to co-workers and patients for information as I collaborated with our surgeons daily on techniques, options, risks, benefits, and even their own personal preferences and fortes.
Acted as a liaison between patients, surgeons, medical crew and clinic to ensure a smooth flow. Patient care was my personal top priority and I did everything possible to ensure a positive patient experience.
Was ranked #5 of 200 consultants for highest sales in the company 2012. All sales goals met or exceeded (documentation available).
Ophthalmic and Laser Technician
LASIK Vision Institute
12.2009 - 10.2011
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant performing eye exam testing for patients preparing for LASIK surgery.
Tests performed: auto refractions, IOP's, Orbscans, Wavescans, dry eye testing and refractions.
Laser technician duties: set up and calibration, entering patient data, transmitting Wavescans to laser under direct surgeon supervision in extremely fast paced environment.
Refractive Coordinator
Southwestern Eye Center
08.2004 - 12.2008
Conducted vision correction consultations on LASIK, PRK, Crystalens, ReZoom, ReStor and ICL with a strong sales focus.
Generated monthly articles on company website educating staff about refractive technology.
Topics: orbscans, monovision, presbyopia, overcoming patient objections, working as a team and more.
Participated in outside marketing efforts including health fairs, trade shows, co-management Optometrist engagements, radio and TV commercials.
Refractive Coordinator
Barnet Dulaney Eye Center
02.2003 - 01.2004
Conducted LASIK consultations in high volume facilities; traveling position.
Refractive Coordinator
Hale Vision Correction Center
03.1998 - 02.2003
Conducted LASIK consultations
Responsible for design and production of all marketing materials for practice including brochures, web design, radio, magazine and newspaper ads.
Presented evening LASIK seminars.
Duties: advertising and promoting event, public speaking, converting attendees to surgical patients and all aspects of follow-up.
Organized and promoted co-management programs ensuring MD's and OD's receive post-op fees and accurate patient charting.
Personally delivering supplies to co-manage facilities for continued good will and future referrals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Corporate Health Management
University of Texas
San Antonio
Ophthalmic Medical Assistant Certification
American Academy of Ophthalmology
San Francisco, CA
2009
Skills
Excellent Interpersonal Skills
Visual Arts Instruction
Project-Based Learning
Classroom Management
Professional appearance and demeanor with strong grammar command
Analytical problem solver
Timeline
Elementary Art Teacher
Glendale Unified School District
07.2023 - Current
Substitute Teacher K-8
Scoot Education, Kelly And Swing
12.2022 - 05.2023
Admissions Representative
Avalon Institute
05.2020 - 08.2022
Lead Sales Consultant
Ideal Image Summerlin
09.2018 - 12.2019
Sales Consultant
Hair Club
01.2017 - 09.2017
Membership Development Director
Chamber of Commerce
10.2015 - 09.2016
Facial Surgery Sales Consultant
Lifestyle Lift
10.2011 - 02.2015
Ophthalmic and Laser Technician
LASIK Vision Institute
12.2009 - 10.2011
Refractive Coordinator
Southwestern Eye Center
08.2004 - 12.2008
Refractive Coordinator
Barnet Dulaney Eye Center
02.2003 - 01.2004
Refractive Coordinator
Hale Vision Correction Center
03.1998 - 02.2003
Bachelor of Science - Corporate Health Management
University of Texas
Ophthalmic Medical Assistant Certification
American Academy of Ophthalmology
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