Jaymes Flores
Des Moines,IA
Summary
Experienced education professional with a strong instruction and classroom management background across diverse settings. Quickly builds effective relationships with students, staff, and stakeholders. Demonstrates ability to design and implement curricula, evaluate student progress, and adapt teaching methods for varied learning styles. Results-oriented professional experienced in holistic education, instructional programming, and affirmation theory. Consistently seeks opportunities to enhance learner engagement and success through innovative strategies.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Navigator
AmeriCorps RIVA
11.2023 - 11.2024
- Facilitated community involvement and education of non-profit events by maintaining and developing community partnerships.
- Supported clients through development of new life skills, obtaining resources and transitioning to society.
- Assessed community needs and identified resources for social and community service programs.
- Intervened in crisis situations to obtain support for clients and reduce escalation or recurrence risks.
- Researched best practices and developed strategies to improve program outcomes.
- Participated in community events to promote services and engage with public.
SUBSTITUTE TEACHING
Bondurant Farrar Unified School District
08.2021 - Current
- The academic support position utilizes adaptability, active listening, and the ability to gain student's attention and relay verbal instruction
- Encouraged critical thinking skills through open-ended questions during class discussions
- Demonstrated familiarity with multiple subject areas, developing competency across curriculum.
- Utilized diverse teaching strategies and resources to help students better understand math concepts.
- Created culture focused on teaching whole student and developing individual potential.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
INSTRUCTOR
University of Northern Iowa
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Created learning-focused environment, encouraging student involvement and participation
- Adapted instructional materials to meet the needs of diverse learners
- Built trust and rapport with students by establishing clear boundaries and lines of communication
- Collaborated with other educators to develop innovative approaches to instruction.
TUTOR
One Smart Kid
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Virtual interactions with students that often required immediate flexibility and analysis toward seeking practices that led to positive and productive sessions, often including different forms of media and forwarded to administrators via computer-moderated communications
- The position offered opportunities for both self-management and regulation
- Assisted students with developing positive academic strategies to improve learning and boost self-confidence.
TEACHING ASSISTANT - ORAL COMMUNICATION
Drake University
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Hybrid-format (virtual/in-person), the role provided intricate insights regarding pedagogical essentials, created a syllabus
- Supervised small groups of students during independent work time while providing guidance on their academic tasks
- Helped students develop problem-solving skills
- Incorporated technology into lesson plans whenever possible to engage students in meaningful learning experiences
- Encouraged student independence and academic achievement by exploring new concepts and activities.
REPAIR LIAISON
Jared Galleria of Jewelry
11.2018 - 06.2020
- Built relationships and trust with co-workers and customers using open and interactive communication
- Prioritized group dynamics and resources when resolving complaints, troubleshooting issues, or providing appropriate information
- Navigated multiple computer systems and applications to process customer transactions and end-of-day reporting
- Communicated effectively with customers regarding the status of their repairs or any additional services that may be needed.
ASSISTANT MANAGER/SALES
Helzberg Diamonds
09.2015 - 06.2018
- Delivered high-level customer service, both modeling and advising the staff of accepted company principles and protocols
- Regularly completed Human Resource functions including; interviewing, onboarding, training, counseling, and termination
- Consistently met personal and store sales expectations, finalized and assisted staff in the 'closing' of sales transactions, skills of compromise, negotiation, and persuasion were intensely valuable
- Established clear communication channels between staff members to ensure smooth workflow throughout the store.
Education
MA IN MASS COMMUNICATION AND JOURNALISM CANDIDATE -
Drake University
Des Moines, IA08.2025
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN RHETORIC, MEDIA, AND SOCIAL CHANGE -
Drake University
Des Moines, IA12.2020
Skills
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Classroom Management
- Positive Reinforcement
- Cultural Awareness & Sensitivity
- Training Oversight
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Enthusiasm for Students and Teaching
- Client Relationship Management
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Community Navigator
AmeriCorps RIVA
11.2023 - 11.2024
INSTRUCTOR
University of Northern Iowa
09.2022 - 12.2022
TUTOR
One Smart Kid
08.2022 - 12.2022
SUBSTITUTE TEACHING
Bondurant Farrar Unified School District
08.2021 - Current
TEACHING ASSISTANT - ORAL COMMUNICATION
Drake University
09.2020 - 12.2020
REPAIR LIAISON
Jared Galleria of Jewelry
11.2018 - 06.2020
ASSISTANT MANAGER/SALES
Helzberg Diamonds
09.2015 - 06.2018
MA IN MASS COMMUNICATION AND JOURNALISM CANDIDATE -
Drake University
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN RHETORIC, MEDIA, AND SOCIAL CHANGE -
Drake University
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