Janice Tant
Nashville,TN
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company
Nashville, TN
07.2017 - 12.2019
- Facilitated product discovery by helping customers find specific items, addressing inquiries, and providing tailored product advice.
- Guided customers in selecting educational materials from diverse publishing offerings, enhancing their learning experience.
- Shared product knowledge to improve customer understanding of learning resources, fostering informed purchasing decisions.
- Managed inventory by organizing and restocking merchandise on sales floor.
Coordinator of Jr. Achievement Biztown
Jr. Achievement of Middle Tennessee
Nashville, TN
08.2014 - 05.2016
- Maintained schedule for smooth running of Biztown each day
- Collaborated with volunteers to improve program delivery and increase participant engagement.
- Conducted training sessions for local businesses, resulting in more streamlined operations.
- Compiled and delivered detailed reports to schools, facilitating informed decision-making.
Teacher
Nashville Public Schools
Nashville, TN
02.1977 - 06.2014
- Devised lesson plans in alignment with state curriculum standards and created balanced instructional programs, demonstrations and work time to meet educational and instructional goals.
- Developed engaging lesson plans to promote student participation and learning.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to create a positive learning environment.
- Differentiated instruction to support diverse learners, tailoring approaches to meet individual needs.
- Utilized educational technology to enhance engagement and facilitate personalized student learning.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects and activities.
- Coordinated parent meetings to discuss student progress and proactively address concerns.
Education
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction Masters With A Plus 30
Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN05-1985
Elementary Education/Bachelor of Science
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN05-1976
Skills
- Master Teacher with Nashville Public Schools
- Teacher of the Year
- NEH Landmarks in American History Master Teacher and Presenter
- National Teacher Training Master Teacher
- National Council for Social Studies Committee Nominee
- Teaching Fellows Selector
- Membership on the National Alumni Board at MTSU for 2 terms
- President of the Nashville Chapter of MTSU Alumni Association
Timeline
Sales Associate
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company
07.2017 - 12.2019
Coordinator of Jr. Achievement Biztown
Jr. Achievement of Middle Tennessee
08.2014 - 05.2016
Teacher
Nashville Public Schools
02.1977 - 06.2014
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction Masters With A Plus 30
Tennessee State University
Elementary Education/Bachelor of Science
Middle Tennessee State University