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Katrina R. Andrews

Southfield,MI

Summary

Experienced Teacher with 6 years in diverse settings. Known for creating engaging classroom environments tailored to various learning styles. Committed to completing necessary education to advance career in education. Adaptable and student-focused approach consistently drives performance and progress. Seeking employment with a company that values growth, integrity, and success.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

5th Grade Teacher

Crescent Academy Charter School
01.2022 - Current
  • Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
  • Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
  • Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
  • Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.

5th Grade Social Studies Teacher

DR. JOSEPH F. POLLACK ACADEMY CENTER OF EXCELLENCE
09.2019 - 08.2021
  • Used proven social studies teaching techniques and materials, implemented established curriculum goals and objectives and deployed materials that motivated learners.
  • Developed and implemented reasonable classroom rules of behavior and procedure that proved conducive to fair and equitable learning.
  • Created educational experiences that gave each student opportunities to develop in personal-social adjustment, decision-making, positive self-image and other life skills.
  • Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to keep parents informed of student progress.
  • Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
  • Proctored quizzes, tests, and standardized examinations.
  • Established and supported positive educational environment for student learning.
  • Used computers, audio-visual aids and other equipment to supplement presentations.
  • Solved practical educational and social studies problems and dealt with variety of abstract and concrete variables where only limited standardization existed.
  • Communicated concerns and ideas with colleagues, students, parents, and community positively and professionally and kept communication lines open.
  • Planned and implemented integrated Social Studies lessons to meet Common Core Curriculum Standards.

Substitute Teacher

INDUSTRY STAFF SERVICES (ISS)
02.2019 - 09.2019
  • Substitute K-12
  • Joy Preparatory Academy (Long Term 2 grade)
  • Various Elementary Charters
  • PACE (8th Grade ELA,)

Studio Manager

LIFETOUCH NATIONAL PORTRAIT STUDIOS
01.2018 - 12.2018
  • Photograph Families, Senior, Professional, Engagements
  • Up Keep of Studio Equipment, Camera Maintenance
  • Expert Comprehension and Training on Lighting/Camera
  • Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
  • Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
  • Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
  • Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
  • Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.

Certified Photographer/Certified Trainer

LIFETOUCH NATIONAL SCHOOL STUDIOS
04.2013 - 01.2018
  • Photograph Preschool Children
  • Film Changes, Cleaning Lenses, Lighting Set-up
  • Digital Reloading, Camera Maintenance
  • Recruiting, Hiring, Interviewing
  • Expert Comprehension and Training on Lighting/Camera
  • Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
  • Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
  • Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
  • Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.
  • Took photos from different angles and perspectives to capture perfect images.
  • Utilized natural and artificial lighting to capture desired images and maintain quality.
  • Trained new photographers in use of camera equipment and editing software.
  • Captured stunning images for variety of projects.
  • Selected and set up appropriate props, backdrops, and lighting.

Sales Associate

NEW YORK & COMPANY
11.2011 - 05.2013
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Greeted customers and provided outstanding customer service.
  • Recommended complementary purchases to customers, increasing revenue.
  • Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
  • Worked to meet or exceed special targets for credit card applications, special donations and specific product promotions.
  • Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
  • Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
  • Performed cash, card, and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
  • Provided exceptional services and pleasant shopping experiences to retail customers.
  • Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.

Chemical Specialist

UNITED STATES ARMY RESERVE
07.2003 - 09.2005
  • Reinforcement Training
  • Pre/Post War Training
  • Review Training Classes
  • Training Lectures on War Protection
  • Scheduled and performed equipment maintenance.
  • Authored and submitted monthly reports.
  • Restocked inventory and coordinated supply needs.
  • Conducted nuclear, biological and chemical reconnaissance.

Chemical Specialist

UNITED STATES ARMY
08.1998 - 11.1999
  • Safely used various machinery and forklifts during chemical drumming operations.
  • Stored, retrieved, mixed, and monitored chemicals used in production process.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - General Studies

Palm Beach State College
Lake Worth, FL

Some College (No Degree) - Psychology

FLORIDA MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY
Miami Gardens, FL

High School Diploma -

Palm Beach Gardens High School
Palm Beach Gardens

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Student evaluation
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Relationship building
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Elementary education
  • Special needs support
  • Student engagement
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Multimedia instruction

Timeline

5th Grade Teacher

Crescent Academy Charter School
01.2022 - Current

5th Grade Social Studies Teacher

DR. JOSEPH F. POLLACK ACADEMY CENTER OF EXCELLENCE
09.2019 - 08.2021

Substitute Teacher

INDUSTRY STAFF SERVICES (ISS)
02.2019 - 09.2019

Studio Manager

LIFETOUCH NATIONAL PORTRAIT STUDIOS
01.2018 - 12.2018

Certified Photographer/Certified Trainer

LIFETOUCH NATIONAL SCHOOL STUDIOS
04.2013 - 01.2018

Sales Associate

NEW YORK & COMPANY
11.2011 - 05.2013

Chemical Specialist

UNITED STATES ARMY RESERVE
07.2003 - 09.2005

Chemical Specialist

UNITED STATES ARMY
08.1998 - 11.1999

Some College (No Degree) - General Studies

Palm Beach State College

Some College (No Degree) - Psychology

FLORIDA MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY

High School Diploma -

Palm Beach Gardens High School

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