Jaymalea Gray
Puyallup,Wa.
Summary
Qualified Special Education Instructor with solid background in instructional techniques and curriculum development. Proven track record of enhancing student engagement and improving learning outcomes through innovative teaching methods. Demonstrated ability to adapt teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs and collaborate effectively with colleagues.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructional Teacher/Special Ed. EBD
Bethel School District
09.2008 - 02.2025
- Emotional Behavior Disorder students
- Engaged individuals and groups of learners in instructional activities. Help to facilitate the conclusion of children and youth with disabilities into general education classrooms. Carrying out behavior management and disciplinary plans. Documenting information. Such as attendance, classroom planning on daily assignments, IEP goals, testing data for IEP online.. Ensuring confidentiality of all students and staff members. Collaborating with a team on social and emotional skills for students. Educating myself and others with the core curriculum. Model communication and appropriate behavior with students and staff.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary curriculum that fosters critical thinking.
Selling Specialist Expert
Nordstrom Rack
06.2022 - 02.2025
- Selling Specialist Expert to contribute to Nordstrom’s growth and profitability with extensive knowledge of products and suggestive selling on new or existing trends. Communicate and assist existing and potential clientele with inquiries or concerns. Prioritize multiple tasks working at a fast pace. Taking accountability, and initiating ownership on daily tasks. To have a positive mindset and build working relationships with customers, peers and team management. Model and inspire others on Nordstrom rewards. Assist team members with information through educating resolution issues.
- De-escalate a customer by listening in an effective manner by giving a resolution to a situation of issues. Ensure confidentiality of customers information through education and compliance.
- Developed and implemented effective sales strategies to enhance customer engagement.
- Trained and mentored junior staff on product knowledge and sales techniques.
Counter Manager/Vendor Lancome, Christian Dior, and Prescriptive cosmetics
Nordstrom
01.1990 - 08.2015
- Makeup artist, coordinator for national events. Maintain awareness of existing competitive ranking and daily knowledge of all sales achievements vs. goal, staff and department. Maintain frequent communication with Executives, Coordinators and department managers. Build customer relationships by tailoring the experience to each customer with effective listening to their concerns. Suggestive selling to present clientele by using personal books to update follow ups and inviting clientele to upcoming events and promotions.
Education
Choctaw Tribal Member of Oklahoma
Diploma -
Governor John R. Rogers
Elementary Special Education
Pierce College
Lakewood, WAContinuing Education - Social And Emotional Learning
Life Space Crisis
Continuing Education - Special Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UTLicense - undefined
Washington State Drivers
Skills
- 15 years of experience with Microsoft Office suite
- Proficient in technology
- Quick learner in data
- Results-driven
- Analytical problem-solving
- Effective multitasking
- Collaborative teamwork
- Relationship building
- Instructional techniques
- Student engagement
- Coaching and guiding
- Mentorship through peer support
Certification
- Right Response Training 17 years
- Diversity and Team Building
- Registered Behavior Technician certification
- Continuing Education /SEL
- Response to intervention Reading Mastery strategies
- Safe Schools
- Cultural Composition, Diversity and Equity
- Health, Fitness and Wellness
- Teaching Executive Functioning and Emotional Regulation
- Improving Social Navigation and Social Skills Instruction
- Understanding Adolescents
- Handing Medical Emergencies
Administration
- Work efficiently under strict deadlines and budgets
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- Successfully research project and compiled data
Customer Service
- 23+ years strong ability to create and maintain positive internal external networks
- Excel at assisting customers and partners per day with issues and complaints
- Skillfully, patiently, and professionally handle tense situations
Key Strengths
- Self motivated, goal-oriented, highly organized, articulate, personable employee
- Excel at developing strong relationships with staff, clients and vendors
- Excellent multi-tasking and problem solving skills
Timeline
Selling Specialist Expert
Nordstrom Rack
06.2022 - 02.2025
Instructional Teacher/Special Ed. EBD
Bethel School District
09.2008 - 02.2025
Counter Manager/Vendor Lancome, Christian Dior, and Prescriptive cosmetics
Nordstrom
01.1990 - 08.2015
License - undefined
Washington State Drivers
Choctaw Tribal Member of Oklahoma
Diploma -
Governor John R. Rogers
Elementary Special Education
Pierce College
Continuing Education - Social And Emotional Learning
Life Space Crisis
Continuing Education - Special Education
Western Governors University
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