JaVunya Hodge
Memphis,TN
Summary
An energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Memphis Shelby County Schools
Cordova, TN
09.2021 - Current
- Plan and implement integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Communicate frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Collaborate with faculty to develop the after-school tutoring program for struggling students.
- Evaluate and revise lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Grade and evaluate student assignments, papers, and coursework.
- Complete daily reports, meal count sheets, and attendance logs.
Paraprofessional
Shelby County Schools
Memphis, TN
11.2019 - 09.2021
- Assist teacher in preparing the classroom and lesson plans
- Adhere to lesson plans while keeping students motivated, engaged, and focused
- Assist individual students and take note of their individual learning style
- Supervise students upon arrival, at lunchtime, and at dismissal
Receptionist Weekends
Memphis Country Club
Memphis, TN
04.2016 - 04.2020
- Respond to emails.
- Answer the phone.
- Schedule's tennis lessons for participating members.
- Maintains the upkeep of the tennis shop.
- Process and document purchases being made.
- Address member inquiries.
- Solve problems and provide new product information.
- Responds to members’ requests via telephone and email.
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Educational Services
Memphis, TN
08.2019 - 11.2019
- Adhere to the Curriculum and lesson plans assigned by the regular teacher.
- Follow procedures and achieve lesson goals.
- Assign and explain homework.
- Oversee the normal classroom activities.
- Take attendance and document daily notes.
- Ensure classroom and work is kept clean and orderly.
- Compile a report for the teacher for when he/she returns.
Caregiver, Addus Aid and Assist
Memphis, TN
12.2017 - 11.2018
- Assisted clients with personal care.
- Planned and prepared meals.
- Accompanied them when they needed to run errands.
- Assisted with mobility around the house or outside.
- Performed housekeeping duties that clients could not complete on their own.
- Be a supportive companion.
Student Assistant
University of Memphis- McWherter Library
Memphis, TN
09.2015 - 05.2017
- Assisted patriots with researching academic articles and journals
- Organized books, microfilms, magazines, newspapers, and journals.
- Searched at library and in scholarly databases to locate necessary information for research projects.
Counselor
Ramapo For Children
Rhinebeck, NY
04.2014 - 08.2014
- Counseled children battling with behavioral disorders.
- Learned how to create environments that celebrated strengths and enabled all children to feel a sense of belonging.
- Planned activities with the help of my team to help campers exercise effective coping skills.
- Participated in daily activities with the campers, including hiking, camping, kayaking, canoeing, fishing, art building, cooking, swimming, volleyball, dances, assisting and eating breakfast, lunch, and dinner with them, and preparing them for bed.
- Monitored behavior improvements.
Education
Professional Studies, Organizational Leadership
University of Memphis
Certified Heath Coach - Health And Wellness
Institute of Integrative Nutrition
04.2021
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Inventory management
- Conflict resolution
- Documentation and reporting
- Clerical skills
- Coordinator
- Office administration
- Telephone skills
- Customer/Client relations
- Goal Setting
- Active listening
- Empathy
Additional Information
- Additional Information Awards: , Director's Club, Perfect Attendance, Recipient of Safe School Training certificate, Recipient of the Customer Service Gold Award from the American Hotel and Lodging Association, CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) certified
Timeline
Teacher
Memphis Shelby County Schools
09.2021 - Current
Paraprofessional
Shelby County Schools
11.2019 - 09.2021
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Educational Services
08.2019 - 11.2019
Caregiver, Addus Aid and Assist
12.2017 - 11.2018
Receptionist Weekends
Memphis Country Club
04.2016 - 04.2020
Student Assistant
University of Memphis- McWherter Library
09.2015 - 05.2017
Counselor
Ramapo For Children
04.2014 - 08.2014
Professional Studies, Organizational Leadership
University of Memphis
Certified Heath Coach - Health And Wellness
Institute of Integrative Nutrition
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