Jennifer Lyons
Elementary School Teacher
North Hollywood,CA
Summary
JENNIFER - Motivated teacher/student eager to apply classroom knowledge to real-world experiences, with a strong willingness to learn and contribute. Effective communicator with a collaborative mindset, ready to bring fresh perspectives and a strong work ethic to any team.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
11.2014 - Current
- 2016-2022: Stay-at-home mother to three children, ages eight, six, and four.
- Home school teacher/virtual learning supervisor from March 2020 to March 2021.
- Room Parent at St. Charles Borromeo School, from 2020 to 2022.
- Baseball and soccer coach for kids ages 5–7 at East Valley Little League and Burbank AYSO from 2021 to 2024.
- August 2022 - August 2024 - 2nd grade teacher's aide at St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic School in North Hollywood.
- August 2024 – present – Full-time 2nd grade teacher at St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic School.
Territory/Showroom Manager
Los
Elmsford, NY
02.2005 - 11.2014
- Surpassed annual quota by 13%
- Answered customers' questions regarding products, prices and availability
- Emphasized product features based on analysis of customers' needs
- Attended trade shows and sales conferences
- Handled the highest volume account in assigned territory
- Responded to all customer inquiries in a timely manner
- Planned and organized routes within territory to maximize efficiency and time in the field
- Performed Los Angeles and Las Vegas showroom Administrative Assistant duties such as hiring temporary laborers, forwarding phone calls, promotional mailings, expense reports, travel arrangements, catering, and decorating
High School Tutor
Self-employeed
Valencia, CA
12.2004 - 06.2006
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Taught and assisted students in such areas as Mathematics and Science, creating tailored lesson plans and study guides on subject matter.
Buyer/Manager
Poka Dott Party Shoppe
Valencia, Saugus, CA. CA
05.1998 - 02.2005
- Opened and closed the store, which included counting cash drawers and making bank deposits
- Maintained visually appealing and effective displays for the entire store
- Educated customers on product and service offerings
- Oversaw all daily operations of the store
- Kept the showroom clean and maintained neat, orderly product displays
- Kept current on market and product trends to effectively answer customer questions
- Completed floor replenishment to guarantee size availability and promote customer satisfaction
- Processed shipments and maintained organized stock shelves
- Managed team of 17 professionals
- Reduced and controlled expenses by actively seeking out money saving opportunities, eliminating waste, and purchasing select product to give the best possible GPM
- Directed and supervised employees engaged in sales, inventory-taking and reconciling cash receipts
- Completed weekly schedules according to payroll policies
- Trained staff to deliver outstanding customer service
- Designed displays to make the store experience interactive and engaging
- Arranged items in favorable positions and areas of the store for optimal sales
- Managed the purchasing process for the entire department
- Authorized payment of invoices and return of merchandise
- Managed vendor chargebacks and follow up
- Created and implemented POS with chosen vendors.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Psychology
California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA05.2004
Skills
- Dedicated team player
- Curriculum implementation
- Classroom instruction
- Behavior management
- Lesson planning
- Formative assessments and Standard-based grading
- Tutoring and homeschooling for grades TK-12
- Virtus trained and Livescanned
- CBEST passed on 4/17/2004
- Year 1 and 2 Catechetical Courses completed
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Multitasking Abilities
- Planning
- Dependable and responsible
- Parent and teacher conferences
- Student needs assessment
Timeline
11.2014 - Current
Territory/Showroom Manager
Los
02.2005 - 11.2014
High School Tutor
Self-employeed
12.2004 - 06.2006
Buyer/Manager
Poka Dott Party Shoppe
05.1998 - 02.2005
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Psychology
California State University-Northridge