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JOY FULTON, E

Apex,NC

Summary

  • Dynamic educator and skilled communicator proficient in curriculum development and differentiated instruction, consistently achieving enhanced student engagement and learning outcomes. At Durham Public Schools I successfully utilized relationship-building and presentation skills to increase classroom productivity while promoting a culture of academic excellence. I am dedicated to creating a supportive learning environment that fosters student success through engaging lessons, consistent progress assessment, and the promotion of critical thinking skills.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Social Studies Teacher

Durham Public Schools DPS
Durham, NC
08.2023 - Current
  • Developed lesson plans to teach students about world cultures, religions, and political systems.
  • Assessed student comprehension of material through written tests, oral presentations, and group projects..
  • Implemented differentiated instruction techniques based on individual needs of learners in the classroom.
  • Encouraged critical thinking skills by asking open-ended questions during class discussions.
  • Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to discuss student performance and progress.
  • Integrated technology into classroom settings to engage students and diversify instruction.
  • Created and administered assessments to evaluate student progress and understanding, adapting teaching methods as necessary.
  • Managed classroom environment to foster a safe and inclusive space conducive to learning.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to integrate cross-curricular themes and projects, enriching the educational experience across subjects.
  • Participated in professional development workshops and conferences to stay current with educational trends and methodologies.

Substitute Teacher

WPCSS
Apex, North Carolina
10.2022 - Current
  • Led learning activities to boost emotional and social growth, helping students develop soft skills by creating a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to student maturity and interests
  • Kept students safe and secure with vigilant monitoring by establishing rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students
  • Modeled collaboration, communication and problem solving to help students overcome challenges by creating and strengthening positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff
  • Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities to promote and drive discussions and an interest in learning

Ambassador

Apex Chamber of Commerce
Apex, NC
10.2022 - 10.2024
  • Establish and maintain relations between the Chamber and businesses
  • Present certificate to new businesses at Grand opening Ribbon cutting ceremonies
  • Promote cultural and educational exchange programs within the community
  • Attended community events and fundraisers and promote networking events to aid in facilitating trade and commerce
  • Cultivating an environment of Equitability, Diversity and Inclusivity

Licensed Real Estate Professional

Apex, NC
05.2021 - 06.2023
  • Managed real estate transactions from initiation to closing
  • Negotiated contracts and educated sellers and buyers about legal disclosures
  • Maintained current and accurate CRM database of prospective customers
  • Scheduled and hosted property tours and open houses to generate property interest and network with potential clients
  • Liaised between buyers, sellers and service contractors to coordinate home inspections and appraisals
  • Established positive flow of communication with clients, banks and attorneys to foster seamless property transactions
  • Identified and generated a list of properties to meet specific client needs and determined competitive market price
  • Analyzed market statistics to identify trends and evaluate current property listings
  • Promoted properties via social media, print advertisements, open houses and multiple listing services

Licensed Insurance Producer

Globe Life Insurance (Liberty National Division)
Cary, North Carolina
01.2020 - 07.2022
  • Engaged customers and provided high level of service by carefully explaining details about documents
  • Delivered outstanding customer service and built rapport with clients
  • Coordinated appointments and consultations with clients to identify individual needs and gain better understanding of overall financial situations
  • Delivered effective, informative financial presentations to large groups in effort to build lucrative client base and improve customers' financial well-being
  • Generated 45% new leads and identified potential clients by using successful direct marketing strategies
  • Skillfully and patiently explained coverage options to potential policyholders, answering any questions or concerns
  • Maintained pleasant and cordial attitude at all times, even when issues arose

Correction Officer

NYC Department of Corrections
East Elmhurst, New York
04.1999 - 05.2019
  • Maintained clear and open communications with all facility areas to support efficient and safe operations
  • Performed General office duties, verified warrants and other administrative duties to maintain appropriate records of accounted detainees/inmates
  • Processed all required forms for new facility admissions and submitted copies to maintain official records
  • Complied and documented statistical information at Training Academy on Cadet training for mandated department, City and State compliance reports at a rate of 90%
  • Updated departmental standard operating procedures and database to accurately reflect current practices at the Training Academy
  • Identified and corrected data entry errors to prevent duplication across systems at a rate of 95%
  • Compiled statistical and public information for the Legal division under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIL) special requests and reports
  • Redacted information as necessary under procedural guidelines for the department while complying with the FOIL guidelines at a rate of 98%
  • Provided testimony in court when called to testify
  • Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly detainees
  • Maintained daily logs of shift activity
  • Complied with Standard Emergency Health Response Plan, including having written plan in place
  • Recognized signs of problems, such as despondency, depression and anger in order to prevent riots or suicides

Clerical Associate /Transportation Specialist

NYC Department of Education
Brooklyn, New York
06.1992 - 04.1999
  • Coordinated and verified contract paperwork for various car and ambulatory service which streamlined the bidding and award processes by 65%
  • Lead in Contract negotiations with a closing rate of 60%
  • Processed 70% of accounts payable and accounts receivable in a timely manner
  • Updated financial records and analyzed spreadsheets to be current and compliant with DOE and Albany guidelines and standards at a rate of 85%
  • Streamlined operations manual for administrative staff in School Based Support Teams for the Committee on Special education (CSE) in order to keep within compliance deadlines which led to a 60% increases in productivity
  • Produced and conducted informative presentations to DOE Chancellor, Department Heads, supervisors and staff and provided pertinent information in a professional and personable manner
  • Catalogued physical and digital filing systems, keeping records well-organized and easily retrievable for staff
  • Addressed daily phone calls and verified inquiries, customer questions and schedule appointments

Education

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) -

DeVry University- Keller School of Management
Downers Grove, Illinois
06.2019

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) -

Utica University (Formerly Utica College of Syracuse)
Utica, New York
05.1993

Skills

  • Relationship Building
  • Positive attitude
  • Discussion facilitation
  • Concept explanation
  • Classroom organization
  • Behavior management
  • Lesson plan implementation
  • Proficient Presentation Skills
  • Problem solving and resolution
  • Social studies
  • Curriculum development
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Collaborative learning

Affiliations

Raleigh Realtors Association (RRAR), Real Estate

Certification

  • Insurance (Life & Supplemental Health)
  • Unconscious Bias
  • SETT
  • Fair Housing

Volunteer Experience

Ambassador, Apex Chamber of Commerce, Apex, NC, 10/01/22, Current, Establish and maintain relations between the Chamber and businesses., Present certificate to new businesses at Grand opening Ribbon cutting ceremonies., Promote cultural and educational exchange programs within the community., Attended community events and fundraisers and promote networking events to aid in facilitating trade and commerce., Cultivating an environment of Equitability, Diversity and Inclusivity.

Timeline

Social Studies Teacher

Durham Public Schools DPS
08.2023 - Current

Substitute Teacher

WPCSS
10.2022 - Current

Ambassador

Apex Chamber of Commerce
10.2022 - 10.2024

Licensed Real Estate Professional

05.2021 - 06.2023

Licensed Insurance Producer

Globe Life Insurance (Liberty National Division)
01.2020 - 07.2022

Correction Officer

NYC Department of Corrections
04.1999 - 05.2019

Clerical Associate /Transportation Specialist

NYC Department of Education
06.1992 - 04.1999

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) -

DeVry University- Keller School of Management

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) -

Utica University (Formerly Utica College of Syracuse)

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