Joy Warfsman
227 Eastwood Dr, Shohola,PA
Summary
Energetic and resourceful individual looking to transition from the education sector to the field of human resources or customer service. With experience in data entry from using grading software to working with a diverse population, I feel the skills from my teaching experience and former management position will be invaluable in this career.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Hamburg Area High School
Hamburg , PA
09.2003 - 05.2007
Taught World History and American History in an inclusive classroom environment
Developed lessons incorporating various teaching strategies to accommodate different learning styles and abilities
Ensured district and state standards were met
Demonstrated use of technology in the classroom using SmartBoards, teacher website, and grading software
Displayed ability to foster positive relationships with students and colleagues
Attended department meetings
Conducted parent-teacher conferences
Building Substitute/Permanent Substitute
Minersville Area Junior/Senior High School
Minersville, PA
08.2001 - 05.2003
Wrote and implemented creative curricula for two heterogeneous classes of seventh and eighth grade geography students for a full year
Executed lesson plans for a variety of subjects and grade levels as instructed by teachers
Enhanced classroom management skills using positive reinforcement and behavior modification
Participated in curriculum development workshops and staff meetings
Served as school's Students Against Dangerous Decisions advisor training students to present an anti- tobacco program to fourth graders
Assistant Management
Fashion Bug
Pottsville, Hershey, & Harrisburg, PA
09.1998 - 10.2002
Responsible for scheduling sales associates hours
Top charge performer numerous times
Modeled strong customer service skills
Coordinated in-store campaigns for special events and sales
Ensured company's standard operating procedures were followed in regards to handling inventory and cash
Conducted interviews for prospective employees
Carried out new hire training
Education
Master of Education - Secondary Education Social Studies
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
2006
Bachelor of Social Science - Secondary Education Social Studies
Pennsylvania State University
2000
Skills
Organized and efficient
Customer service/Client relations
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and various other computer programs
Teamwork/collaboration
Problem solving
Data entry
Focus on integrity and confidentiality
Experience working with diverse populations
Affiliations
Troop Helper
Girl Scouts of Eastern PA, Service Unit 707, Troop 81078
September 2017-January 2021, September 2022-Now
Assist troop leader at meetings
Chaperone events
Help plan and lead crafts and badge or journey work
Support girls in higher award planning
Served on Mother Daughter Service Unit Tea Committee for 3 years and Olympic Committee for 1 year
5th Grade Recognition Co-Chair
Shafer Elementary School PTA
September 2022-June 2023
Encouraged parent participation and created online and paper sign-ups for activities
Created flyers for fundraising events
Organized fundraisers such as carnation sales during school concerts and the Cookie Walk
Assisted and oversaw popsicle sales once a week during the school year
Organized all materials and information for future chairs into a binder to be passed on to future volunteers
President
MOMS Club of Nazareth
July 2013-July 2014
Presided at board and monthly membership meetings
Ensured club by-laws were communicated and followed by all members
Acted as liaison with local, regional, and national organization by providing monthly updates to coordinator and sending newsletters to area coordinators
Partnered with community organizations for special events
Secured guest speakers for monthly meetings
Reviewed and approved monthly newsletter
Prepared annual report
Secretary
MOMS Club of Nazareth
July 2012-July 2013
Responsible for taking minutes at monthly membership and executive board meetings and keeping them in an electronic archive for further review
Wrote monthly meeting summaries for publishing in monthly newsletter
Prepared and distributed agendas at monthly meetings
Coordinated set-up of monthly meetings, assisted in setting up, and providing sign-in sheets and appropriate handouts
Prepared and sent correspondence
Membership VP
MOMS Club of Nazareth
July 2010-July 2012
Acted as primary contact for prospective members and community
Coordinated hospitality at meetings and served as greeter at meetings
Created and prepared information packets for new members
Completed a new website for the organization and was responsible for updating it as needed
Responsible for collecting dues and turning over to treasurer
Conducted member surveys
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teacher
Hamburg Area High School
09.2003 - 05.2007
Building Substitute/Permanent Substitute
Minersville Area Junior/Senior High School
08.2001 - 05.2003
Assistant Management
Fashion Bug
09.1998 - 10.2002
Master of Education - Secondary Education Social Studies
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Social Science - Secondary Education Social Studies
Pennsylvania State University
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