Enthusiastic Aspiring Principal offering 12-year history of supporting academic achievement. Motivated to improve relationships among faculty, students and administrators. Personable and outgoing with skill in building rapport with diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Education Teacher
Poplar Bluff School District
Poplar Bluff, MO
08.2021 - Current
Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports and safety.
Assessed student physical fitness levels and adjusted objectives according to successes.
Conveyed health and well-being concepts beyond physical fitness.
Coached football, wrestling, track teams.
Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
Managed and maintained school equipment and facility grounds.
Talked with students in need of extra attention and made plans to assist with concerns.
Contemporary Issues Teacher
Poplar Bluff School District
Poplar Bluff, MO
08.2017 - 08.2021
Employed appropriate teaching methods to cater to individual educational needs of each student.
Maintained regular verbal and written communication with school counselors and parents to update with student progress, class schedules and important test dates.
Provided advice and guidance to students needing morale-boosting and academic advising.
Created lesson plans, course materials and homework assignments covering established coursework.
Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
Alternative Education Teacher
Poplar Bluff School District
Poplar Bluff, MO
09.2013 - 08.2017
Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues.
Assisted in developing student-led-school tutoring program to teach at-risk students.
Paraprofessional
Poplar Bluff School District
Poplar Bluff, MO
08.2010 - 09.2013
Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
Encouraged dynamic and pleasant educational environment by promoting both gentle discipline and cooperation.
Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
Regional Account Executive
Assurant Employee Benefits
Kansas City, MO
02.2005 - 08.2010
Strengthened customer relationships with proactive and collaborative approach to managing needs.
Stayed up-to-date on changing industry and product standards and trends related to accounts.
Used targeted questioning strategies to discover insight on prospect needs and requirements.
Addressed problems with accounting, billing and service delivery to maintain and enhance client satisfaction.
Built and strengthened long-lasting client relationships based on accurate price quotes and customer-centric terms.
Oversaw new business development and customer servicing.
Liaised between account holders and various departments.
Contributed to annual revenue goals by selling new services and developing new accounts.
Delivered engaging and polished presentations to highlight products and draw favorable competitor comparisons.
Education
Master of Science - Education Administration
Hannibal-LaGrange University
Hannibal, MO
08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
William Jewell College
Liberty, MO
05.2005
High School Diploma -
Poplar Bluff High School
Poplar Bluff, MO
05.2001
Skills
Positive Reinforcement Strategies
Instructional Methods
Positive Interactions
Verbal and Written Communication
Parent and Guardian Communication
Student Behavior Management
Time Management
Enforcing Rules and Expectations
Staff Collaboration
Social Perceptiveness
Coaching and Mentoring
Behavior Redirection
Timeline
Physical Education Teacher
Poplar Bluff School District
08.2021 - Current
Contemporary Issues Teacher
Poplar Bluff School District
08.2017 - 08.2021
Alternative Education Teacher
Poplar Bluff School District
09.2013 - 08.2017
Paraprofessional
Poplar Bluff School District
08.2010 - 09.2013
Regional Account Executive
Assurant Employee Benefits
02.2005 - 08.2010
Master of Science - Education Administration
Hannibal-LaGrange University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
William Jewell College
High School Diploma -
Poplar Bluff High School
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