Karissa Durmon
Atlanta,Texas
Summary
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Atlanta High School
08.2024 - Current
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Designed and implemented assessments to measure student progress in English language learning.
- Supported students in development of skills and strategies to become independent and successful learners.
TEACHER
Kirbyville CISD
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Managed student behavioral issues to optimize classroom learning environment
- Motivated and engaged students, developing skills and knowledge for academic foundation
- Developed and maintained classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for social and emotional development of students
- Evaluated student academic growth, recording and preparing progress reports for parents or guardians
- Created assessment tools including rubrics, tests, quizzes and projects to measure student progress
- Assessed student learning styles in order to differentiate instruction and meet the needs of diverse learners.
SALES REPRESENTATIVE
Outdoor Quality Products of Louisiana
01.2021 - 07.2021
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when dealing with client inquiries
- Communicated product features, advantages, and benefits to customers
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers to ensure repeat business.
MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST
Rehabilitation Services of Louisiana
06.2020 - 02.2021
- Coached clients on strategies for managing difficult emotions without resorting to self-destructive behaviors
- Promoted public awareness regarding the importance of early identification of mental health issues
- Counseled patients on developing positive coping skills to manage symptoms of mental illness
- Maintained accurate records of client progress utilizing electronic medical records software.
MANAGER
Indian Hills Country Club
09.2015 - 05.2020
- Mentored and trained new employees on company policies and procedures
- Provided support for customers by addressing complaints quickly and efficiently, displaying exceptional customer service skills
- Managed daily operations including scheduling and budgeting, exhibiting excellent multitasking capabilities
- Monitored sales activities and identified opportunities for improvement, displaying keen analytical skills
- Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of goods and services, illustrating adept negotiation skills
- Administered bookkeeping functions to generate invoices and handle accounts payable and receivable.
Education
MASTER OF SCIENCE (M.S.) IN FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY -
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA07.2023
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) IN PSYCHOLOGY - undefined
Texas A&M Texarkana
Texarkana, TX05.2020
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE (A.S.) IN BEHAVIOR SCIENCE - undefined
Texarkana College
Texarkana, Texas12.2017
Skills
- Group Instruction
- Curriculum Implementation
- Alternative Learning Methods
- Behavior Management
- Instructional Methods
- Lesson Planning
- Learning Assessments
- Special Education
- Classroom Instruction
- Small Group Instruction
- Student Engagement
Timeline
Teacher
Atlanta High School
08.2024 - Current
TEACHER
Kirbyville CISD
08.2021 - 08.2023
SALES REPRESENTATIVE
Outdoor Quality Products of Louisiana
01.2021 - 07.2021
MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST
Rehabilitation Services of Louisiana
06.2020 - 02.2021
MANAGER
Indian Hills Country Club
09.2015 - 05.2020
MASTER OF SCIENCE (M.S.) IN FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY -
Liberty University
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) IN PSYCHOLOGY - undefined
Texas A&M Texarkana
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE (A.S.) IN BEHAVIOR SCIENCE - undefined
Texarkana College
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