Kalissa Strickland
Collins,Ms
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Anderson Associates, adept in Classroom Management and fostering Student Engagement. Leveraged innovative lesson planning to enhance academic growth, achieving a notable increase in student success rates. Excelled in creating supportive learning environments, demonstrating exceptional critical thinking and motivational skills. Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills. Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Anderson Associates
05.2024 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
Teacher's Assistant/2nd Grade Student Teacher
Hopewell Elementary School
07.2020 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- I assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted all students' emotional well-being and academic growth.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
Teacher
Grace Christian School
08.2020 - 12.2022
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
Teacher
Grace Christian Day Care School
08.2021 - 10.2022
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Covington County Schools
08.2018 - 07.2019
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction accordingly to maximize academic achievement.
- Maintained detailed records of student progress, attendance, behaviors, and IEP goals for effective communication with all stakeholders involved in the educational process.
- Improved student behavior and engagement in the classroom through consistent enforcement of rules and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Assisted students with physical disabilities, ensuring their safety and comfort during daily activities.
- Helped classroom teachers achieve instructional objectives.
- Utilized assistive technology tools to help students access curriculum materials more effectively.
- Provided one-on-one support for students struggling with specific concepts or tasks, resulting in improved comprehension and performance.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
Sales Assistant
Hibbet Sports
02.2016 - 11.2018
- Handled customer inquiries, complaints, and returns professionally, ensuring a positive experience for all clients.
- Processed transactions accurately while maintaining a high level of customer service.
- Increased sales by building strong customer relationships and providing excellent service.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Assisted customers in making informed decisions by offering detailed product knowledge and comparisons.
- Assisted customers with prompt and polite support in-person and via telephone.
- Remained calm and poised in high-stress, dynamic environment to promote service to customers and staff.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve a cohesive and efficient store environment.
- Met and exceeded sales targets consistently, contributing to overall team success.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with personalized product recommendations based on their needs and preferences.
- Managed inventory to ensure optimal stock levels, minimizing overstock and out-of-stock situations.
Teacher
Creative Kids Preschool
06.2017 - 10.2018
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
Networking Technician
Jones Junior College
03.2017 - 10.2018
- Monitored servers for performance issues, promptly addressing any concerns before they escalated into larger problems.
- Performed root cause analysis for recurring issues, implementing long-term solutions to prevent future occurrences effectively.
- Optimized wireless networks, ensuring optimal coverage and bandwidth utilization.
- Enhanced network performance by troubleshooting and resolving connectivity issues.
- Participated in disaster recovery planning initiatives, ensuring proper protocols were established to minimize business disruption during unforeseen events.
- Stayed current with industry trends through attending conferences and workshops, applying newly acquired knowledge to improve ongoing networking projects within the organization.
- Implemented efficient network solutions for improved data flow and reduced downtime.
Office Assistant
Collins High School
03.2015 - 08.2017
- Maintained confidentiality in handling sensitive information while performing administrative tasks.
- Enhanced office efficiency by managing schedules, organizing files, and maintaining a clean workspace.
- Facilitated smooth operations by efficiently handling incoming mail, phone calls, and visitor inquiries.
- Expedited document processing with accurate data entry and timely filing.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing professional and courteous front desk support.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering open communication among colleagues.
- Prepared and edited documents to produce precise, accurate and professional communication.
- Achieved high levels of accuracy in data entry tasks while adhering to strict deadlines.
- Delivered clerical support by handling range of routine and special requirements.
- Assisted in financial tasks such as invoicing, expense tracking, and budget preparation to ensure accuracy.
- Strengthened office organization by implementing new filing systems and digital record-keeping practices.
Assistant Manager
Davis & Thompson Tax Services
01.2015 - 04.2016
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
- Oversaw daily cash reconciliations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and minimizing discrepancies.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
Outpatient Clinician
Covington County Hospital
02.2009 - 05.2011
- Maintained accurate documentation for all clinical activities, ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards.
- Mentored junior clinicians to enhance their clinical skills, fostering a supportive learning environment within the team.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current with advances in outpatient therapy methodologies.
- Facilitated psychoeducational workshops for patients and families to promote understanding of mental health conditions and coping strategies.
- Developed strong rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds, demonstrating cultural competence in all interactions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans addressing physical, mental, and emotional needs.
- Assisted management in developing policies and procedures that reflect best practices in outpatient mental health care delivery.
- Supported patients in crisis situations by providing immediate intervention services and coordinating appropriate follow-up care.
- Reduced wait times for appointments by streamlining the scheduling process and optimizing clinician availability.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based therapeutic practices in individual and group sessions.
Education
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Jones County Junior College
Ellisville, MSBachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS01.2023
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA05.2008
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Lesson Planning
- Motivating students
- Student Engagement
- Behavior Management
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Group and individual instruction
- Curriculum Implementation
- Student assessment
- Small Group Instruction
- Learning Strategies
- Social-Emotional Learning training
- Innovative lesson planning
- Group Instruction
Certification
- TESOL Certified
Makeup Artist
- Perform makeup application, waxing, and other cosmetic services as requested.
- Assist colleagues with clients and cleanup duties as needed.
- Recommend makeup choices to clients on an individual basis.
- Uphold high courtesy and customer service standards for every client.
- Maintain and update client payment records on a regular.
Timeline
Teacher
Anderson Associates
05.2024 - Current
Teacher
Grace Christian Day Care School
08.2021 - 10.2022
Teacher
Grace Christian School
08.2020 - 12.2022
Teacher's Assistant/2nd Grade Student Teacher
Hopewell Elementary School
07.2020 - Current
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Covington County Schools
08.2018 - 07.2019
Teacher
Creative Kids Preschool
06.2017 - 10.2018
Networking Technician
Jones Junior College
03.2017 - 10.2018
Sales Assistant
Hibbet Sports
02.2016 - 11.2018
Office Assistant
Collins High School
03.2015 - 08.2017
Assistant Manager
Davis & Thompson Tax Services
01.2015 - 04.2016
Outpatient Clinician
Covington County Hospital
02.2009 - 05.2011
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Jones County Junior College
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
William Carey University
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster Career School
- TESOL Certified
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