Jennifer Derby
Fallon,United States
Summary
Dedicated, hardworking stay-at-home mom looking to step back into the workforce after many years of experience managing household operations, supporting children's education, and fostering a nurturing environment. Adept at multitasking, time management, and planning, with a strong commitment to family well-being and development.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Morning Seminary Teacher
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Fallon, NV
07.2023 - Current
- I am responsible for effectively teaching scripture, fostering a positive learning environment, and working with parents and leaders to support student success.
- I am expected to effectively manage a classroom of teenagers, ages 14-18, creating a positive and respectful learning environment
- I encourage student participation and foster a love of learning
- At times I manage and resolve conflicts between students
- With my lesson preparation, I spend several hours studying and evaluating information to provide the best learning platform for my students.
- I plan various types of lessons using Microsoft Word and PowerPoint as well as other web-based systems.
- I have also prepared accommodated lessons for students who are unable to attend in person taking into account their specific needs.
- I am responsible for maintaining accurate records, tracking attendance, and managing student enrollment.
- I work with a co-teacher.
- I communicate with students, parents and regional supervisors.
- I also have the opportunity, on occasion, to write letters of recommendation for our students going on to college.
- I attend monthly training meetings as well as several in-service trainings over the summer.
- I have supervisors who come and evaluate and give personal feedback.
Assistant to the Assistant of the Vice President of Student Services
Spokane Falls Community College
Spokane, WA
08.2004 - 06.2006
- In this position I was to assist the assistant to the Vice President of Student Services at my community college.
- I was responsible for greeting visitors and students and directing them to where they needed to go.
- I helped answering the phones and taking detailed messages.
- I was also responsible for replying to and sending email correspondence.
- I was responsible for transcription of my bosses notes.
- I handled personal information of students and was responsible for filing them.
- When a student had a complaint I was responsible to help resolve at the lowest level possible with the least conflict.
- I would counsel students on procedures and expectations that applied to their situations at the school, including but not limited to residency status and dual enrollment.
- Towards the end of my employment, I had the opportunity to assist in carrying out a recruitment event.
Sales Associate/ Office Manager
Harry Ritchie's Jeweler's
Spokane, WA
07.2002 - 08.2004
- I began this job as a sales associate and due to my organizational and leadership skills I made my way into the office manager position.
- I had a key role in ensuring the store ran efficiently and effectively.
- I was responsible for managing daily office operations, providing guidance and leadership to the store, and assisting in achieving sales and profit goals.
- My primary jobs included answering phones, opening and negotiating new accounts by receiving and processing applications, and adding on to existing accounts, sometimes all at the same time.
- I was responsible for preparing reports for my manager and our cooperate office.
- I also assisted in inventorying and maintain records concerning inventory.
- I was often responsible for opening or closing the store, to include securing merchandise, balancing the cash till, making cash deposits at the bank and securing the store.
- While working with customers to finance purchases, I was responsible for handling personal information as well as negotiating terms and prices with our cooperate office.
- When accounts were opened it was my responsibility to counsel the customer in regards to their rights and responsibilities of the account.
- Another important role I had was to handle collections.
- I was licensed and bonded to handle at least half a million dollars in jewelry and gem stones.
Education
Associate's degree -
Spokane Falls Community College
Spokane, WA, United States06.2006
High school diploma or equivalent -
Shadle Park High School
Spokane, WA, United States06.2000
Skills
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Conflict resolution
- Event coordination
- Multitasking
- Team collaboration
- Record keeping
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Customer service
- Youth mentorship
- Parent and student communication
References
- Mike Jacobs, 8013006946
- Racquel Feest, 7754275980
- Shirl Thomas, Naval Air Station Fallon, 7752171161
Affiliations
- I am a professional Long arm quilter
- I am very involved in my church community and have had opportunities to volunteer in several organizations from being in the Relief Society Presidency, the Young Women's President and in the presidency, in the Primary Presidency and a primary teacher.
Accomplishments
- Member of Phi Theta Kappa
Timeline
Early Morning Seminary Teacher
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
07.2023 - Current
Assistant to the Assistant of the Vice President of Student Services
Spokane Falls Community College
08.2004 - 06.2006
Sales Associate/ Office Manager
Harry Ritchie's Jeweler's
07.2002 - 08.2004
Associate's degree -
Spokane Falls Community College
High school diploma or equivalent -
Shadle Park High School