Jennifer Orr
Virginia Beach,VA
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Site-Assigned Permanent Substitute Teacher
VBCPS
Kellam High School
08.2025 - Current
- Support multiple school positions in various departments including but not limited to: Teaching, Main Office/Administration, Library, Special Education & Security.
- Develop, select and modify instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students.
- Keep students on-task with proactive behavior reinforcement strategies.
- Utilize educational technology tools & equipment to enhance lesson delivery and student participation.
- Adapt quickly to different classroom settings and teaching assignments, demonstrating flexibility and resourcefulness.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Substitute Teacher
VBSCP
05.2024 - 08.2025
- Worked in both Elementary & High Schools within school district, providing substitute teaching services across multiple grade levels and subjects.
- Filled in for positions both as Substitute teacher & Teacher Assistant in Special Education Depts.
Wilton Cake Decorating Instructor
AC Moore Corporate
Virginia Beach, VA
04.2008 - 03.2020
- 16 years experience teaching all ages/grade levels including senior citizens, in the field of cake decorating & candy making arts -from basic to advanced level.
- Instructed an average of 15-20 students per subject class within a classroom setting.
- Taught basic to advanced fundamentals of professional cake decorating.
- Followed the prescribed course(s) outlines & used instructional material provided by The Wilton School of Cake Decorating.
- Provided instruction according to the class meeting schedule and instructional hours established for each session.
- Assisted students toward the successful completion of course(s) by providing outreach, guidance, and timely feedback.
- Completed yearly Continuing Education & recertification by The Wilton School of Cake Decorating (Chicago, IL) to maintain certified status.
Customer Service & Operations Associate
AC Moore Corporate
Virginia Beach, VA
04.2008 - 03.2020
- Maintained a high level of product knowledge, providing accurate information to customers daily.
- Managed multiple customer inquiries simultaneously, ensuring timely and accurate responses.
- Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
- Handled customer complaints professionally to provide satisfactory outcomes and positive feedback.
- Helped large volume of customers every day with focus on customer satisfaction.
- Trained new staff on company policies and service protocols, enhancing team performance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA12-1998
Skills
- Knowledgeable in following database systems & classroom equipment:
- Synergy
- Destiny
- Promethean board with VCast programming
- Classroom projection & lecture equipment
Timeline
Site-Assigned Permanent Substitute Teacher
VBCPS
08.2025 - Current
Substitute Teacher
VBSCP
05.2024 - 08.2025
Wilton Cake Decorating Instructor
AC Moore Corporate
04.2008 - 03.2020
Customer Service & Operations Associate
AC Moore Corporate
04.2008 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Pennsylvania State University