Kathleen Levitt
Bement,IL
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record at Chico's FAS, excelling in team leadership and customer service. Skilled in fostering student involvement and delivering diverse curriculum, I effectively implemented tailored support strategies, enhancing engagement and performance. Recognized for mentoring talent and driving strategic initiatives to achieve organizational goals.
Professional educator with strong focus on K-12 instruction and classroom management. Adept at fostering collaborative learning environment, ensuring students' needs are met, and adapting to dynamic educational settings. Skilled in curriculum development, student assessment, and implementing individualized learning strategies. Known for reliability, teamwork, and achieving educational goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Monticello School District
10.2025 - Current
- Delivered engaging lessons aligned with curriculum standards across various subjects.
- Adapted instructional strategies to meet diverse learning needs of students.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, promoting a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with teachers to support lesson planning and student assessments.
Marketing
Bement Public Library
08.2023 - Current
- Work with Director on ways to involve the community and improve attendance.
- Plan, execute, and promote events.
Student Engagement Advocate
Urbana School District 116
11.2020 - 10.2024
- Facilitated collaborative learning environments to enhance student engagement and participation.
- Developed and implemented tailored educational resources to support diverse learning needs.
- Collaborated with educators to streamline lesson planning and curriculum development processes.
- Mentored peers in effective study strategies and time management techniques for academic success.
- Analyzed student performance data to identify areas for improvement and inform instructional strategies.
District Manager
Chico's FAS
09.2015 - 06.2019
- Led strategic planning initiatives to drive district performance and achieve sales targets.
- Implemented training programs to enhance staff capabilities and improve customer service standards.
- Analyzed market trends to identify opportunities for growth and optimize inventory management.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on merchandising strategies and promotional events.
- Improved team performance by providing regular coaching, training, and mentoring to sales representatives.
- Recognized potential talent within the team members early on; mentored them into higher positions in the organization over time.
- Delivered timely reports on sales activities to senior leadership for informed decision-making processes.
District Sales Manager
Gymboree
09.2007 - 10.2015
- Developed strategic sales plans to achieve district revenue targets.
- Trained and mentored sales teams to enhance performance and productivity.
- Analyzed market trends to identify growth opportunities and optimize sales strategies.
- Collaborated with marketing teams to create targeted promotional campaigns.
- Conducted performance reviews to evaluate team effectiveness and set improvement goals.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies/Human Services
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, Illinois, IL05-2026
Skills
- Fostering student involvement
- Motivational support
- Diverse curriculum delivery
- Tailored support for special education requirements
- Customer service
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Decision-making
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of 100+ staff members.
Certification
Paraprofessional License
Short Term Substitute License
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Monticello School District
10.2025 - Current
Marketing
Bement Public Library
08.2023 - Current
Student Engagement Advocate
Urbana School District 116
11.2020 - 10.2024
District Manager
Chico's FAS
09.2015 - 06.2019
District Sales Manager
Gymboree
09.2007 - 10.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies/Human Services
Eastern Illinois University