Kelly Lafferty
Cedar Park,TX
Summary
Accomplished educator and sales consultant , enhancing student and client engagement through creativity and organizational skills. Adept in team collaboration and problem-solving, effectively meeting diverse student and client needs. Enthusiastic job seeker with passion for creating aesthetically pleasing and functional designs. Solid understanding of design principles and great eye for detail.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Educational Assistant and Long Term Substitute
Round Rock ISD
03.2023 - Current
- Assist teacher with daily classroom activities; prepare/modify activities to meet student needs.
- Assist teacher with emotional/behavioral needs of students.
- Monitor student behavior and maintain classroom discipline as necessary, including intervening in crisis situations.
- Took over a fourth grade classroom, managing all instruction, assignments, and record keeping for 42 math and science students.
- Supported partner teacher in daily tasks such as attendance records, test administration, grading, and behavioral enforcement.
- Collaborated with teaching and support staff to implement coordinated educational and behavioral strategies for gifted, general, and special ed students.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Pursued opportunities to grow abilities (such as administering STAAR test, learning new technologies, and participating in extracurricular activities.
Network Marketer
Rodan + Fields Skin Care
11.2015 - 09.2024
- Designed and executed promotional strategies and content, product displays, and business opportunity events.
- Designed and distributed social media content, monitor analytics, and collaborate with team members to develop new marketing strategies.
- Onboarded new team members and coached personnel in marketing tasks.
- Identified client needs and educated them on product features and benefits.
- Maintained strong customer relationships by providing prompt and courteous service.
Sales and Design Consultant
Closets by Design
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Prepared original and relevant options for clients suitable to individual requirements.
- Created sketches and technical drawings to present design concepts to clients.
- Obtained approval of concepts by submitting rough drafts to management or to client.
Preschool Teacher's Aide
First Foundations Preschool
08.2016 - 06.2017
- Assisted teachers with supervision and care of group of 30 children.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teachers' lesson delivery.
Craft Party Hostess
Self-employeed
11.2014 - 11.2015
- Designed project content.
- Decorated and set tables in accordance with party themes.
- Facilitated group sessions and assisted party guests with executing successful final projects.
- Met needs of customer special requests to promote positive party experiences and build loyal clientele.
Classroom Teacher (Kindergarten and 2nd Grade)
Leander ISD
08.2004 - 06.2010
- Organized and decorated classroom to create a fun, nurturing, and welcoming environment.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging strategies to maintain student interest and participation, foster curiosity, and stimulate creativity.
- Developed and implemented various thematic lesson plans, visuals,and digital presentations to drive student learning.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Sales and Design Consultant
Barton Springs Pool Company
03.2000 - 03.2001
- Worked with customers to develop pool and landscape design plans for various budgets.
- Used consultative sales techniques to understand customer needs and recommend relevant products and services.
- Obtained approval of concepts by submitting hand-drawn design renderings to management and clients, and sales, design, and construction teams.
- Coordinated with construction and city to ready projects for permits and inspections.
- Communicated effectively and helped solve homeowner concerns to ensure best possible outcome.
Corporate Artist
Landry's - Joe's Crab Shack
05.1998 - 05.1999
- Used artistic ability to create both original work and corporate specified designs for national restaurant chain.
- Assisted in developing design of location layout and list of signage needed according to site survey.
- Hand-painted typographical art on wood, canvas, walls, and windows both inside and out.
- Traveled, gathered materials, and worked well independently to stay on task based on required deadlines.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX12.2003
Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Creativity
- Great attention to detail
- Sketching abilities
- Layout Design
- Problem Solving & Critical Thinking
- Customer Needs Assessment
- Client Presentation Delivery
- Team Collaboration
- Vendor relationships
Certification
Texas Educator Certificate (EC-4 Generalist)
Timeline
Educational Assistant and Long Term Substitute
Round Rock ISD
03.2023 - Current
Sales and Design Consultant
Closets by Design
10.2022 - 12.2022
Preschool Teacher's Aide
First Foundations Preschool
08.2016 - 06.2017
Network Marketer
Rodan + Fields Skin Care
11.2015 - 09.2024
Craft Party Hostess
Self-employeed
11.2014 - 11.2015
Classroom Teacher (Kindergarten and 2nd Grade)
Leander ISD
08.2004 - 06.2010
Sales and Design Consultant
Barton Springs Pool Company
03.2000 - 03.2001
Corporate Artist
Landry's - Joe's Crab Shack
05.1998 - 05.1999
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Texas State University
Texas Educator Certificate (EC-4 Generalist)
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