JILL BERT
Zeeland,MI
Summary
Resourceful Travel Consultant passionate about providing dream experiences in leisure travel. Strong research background and love of all things travel. Eager to learn more about the travel industry.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Consultant
Self Employed
06.2017 - Current
- Built strong relationships with clients through exceptional communication and personalized service.
- Organized trips for friends and family travelers.
- Kept abreast of all airline rules, regulatory requirements and industry standards when scheduling travel arrangements.
- Worked closely with clients to understand unique needs and meet specific travel desires.
- Maintained accurate records of bookings, payments, and client information for smooth operations and future reference.
- Managed complex itineraries for multi-city trips, balancing client preferences with logistical constraints.
Educator
Zeeland Public Schoos
08.2000 - 08.2023
- Demonstrated creativity by customizing and creating interesting subject matter for students
- Exhibited strong attention to detail when designing instruction reflecting the diligence required for creating detailed lesson plans
- Utilized active listening skills to understand and address student's and parent's needs
- Applied emotional intelligence to understand and cater to student's and parent's feelings
- Displayed a thirst for continuing education by staying curious and adaptable, by taking continuing education courses to improve skills
Part-Time Kindergarten Teacher
Zeeland Public Schools
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Implemented lesson plans in line with district educational philosophy and instructional goals
- Implemented full schedule of instruction, exploration and play-based activities to facilitate student learning and integration into school environments
- Member of math committee that implemented new curriculum and researched data.
Second Grade Teacher
Zeeland Public Schools
09.2021 - 08.2022
- Created cross-curriculum activities to build and deepen connections between different school subjects
- Encouraged small group work to build students' confidence, social skills and collaborative abilities
- Customized instructional and activity plans to support needs of individual students.
First Grade Teacher
Holland Public Schools
08.2016 - 09.2021
- Established and maintained environment supporting social, emotional and academic development in students
- Used formal and informal assessments to evaluate progress of each student against course goals
- Implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet lesson goals and keep students interested in topics.
Kindergarten Teacher
Holland Public Schools
08.2006 - 08.2016
- Assessed students regularly to monitor performance and align individualized lessons with current needs
- Integrated technology into education to improve student learning and engagement
- Encouraged students to build skills, use appropriate behaviors and self-govern during conflicts.
Third Grade Teacher
Riverview Community Schools
08.2000 - 08.2006
- Built welcoming classroom environment centered in inclusion and progress
- Demonstrated appropriate interpersonal skills with students, colleagues, supervisors and community members
- Supervised students to proactively address and redirect aggressive or inappropriate behavior.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI04.2000
Skills
- Strong Communication Skills
- Travel Arrangements
- Travel documentation knowledge
- Itineraries
- Global travel experience
- Administrative tasks
- High volume environments
- Expert destination knowledge
- Client Relations
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- International and Domestic Travel
Timeline
Part-Time Kindergarten Teacher
Zeeland Public Schools
08.2022 - 08.2023
Second Grade Teacher
Zeeland Public Schools
09.2021 - 08.2022
Travel Consultant
Self Employed
06.2017 - Current
First Grade Teacher
Holland Public Schools
08.2016 - 09.2021
Kindergarten Teacher
Holland Public Schools
08.2006 - 08.2016
Educator
Zeeland Public Schoos
08.2000 - 08.2023
Third Grade Teacher
Riverview Community Schools
08.2000 - 08.2006
Bachelor of Science - Education
Western Michigan University
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