Karen McCulloch
Whitewater,WI
Summary
Experienced substitute teacher with eight years of experience successfully helping students achieve academic goals. Life-long learner with a passion for literacy looking to make difference in children's lives. Adaptable and flexible to meet classroom and institutional needs.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Manager The Book Teller
Self-Employed
171 W. Main Street, Whitewater, WI 53190
01.2019 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Successfully navigated challenging economic conditions by making informed decisions that protected the business''s financial stability.
Retail Store Manager
McCullough's Gift Store and Pharmacy
1180 W Main St. Whitewater, WI 53190
06.2006 - 06.2016
- Maintained a clean and organized store appearance to enhance the overall shopping experience for customers.
- Completed routine store inventories.
- Managed inventory control processes to restore back stock, control costs, and maintain sales floor levels to meet customer needs.
- Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues, and difficult customers.
- Improved store sales by implementing effective marketing strategies and attractive visual merchandising.
- Optimized store displays and appearance via strategic merchandising.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Whitewater Unified School District
419 S. Elizabeth St. Whitewater, WI 53190
09.1996 - 06.2005
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
University of Wisconsin, Whitewater
Whitewater, WISkills
- Literacy development
- Artistic expression
- Social studies
- Classroom management
- Multi-subject instruction
- Student engagement
- Verbal and written communication
Whitewater Tourism Award 2020
Winner of the 2019 Whitewater Tourism Council Tourism Award in appreciation for The Book Teller's role in a welcoming, artful downtown shopping destination with an emphasis on showcasing local artisans.
Timeline
Owner/Manager The Book Teller
Self-Employed
01.2019 - Current
Retail Store Manager
McCullough's Gift Store and Pharmacy
06.2006 - 06.2016
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Whitewater Unified School District
09.1996 - 06.2005
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
University of Wisconsin, Whitewater