Kimberly Hudson
Davenport,FL
Summary
Accomplished primary school educator for 25 years devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with excellent organizational and good decision-making skills.
Overview
52
52
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sales Associate
Disney Worldwide Services, Inc.
Lake Buena Vista, Florida
07.2021 - Current
- Recipient of 11 guest service recognition awards.
- Provide positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential guests.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage guests and promote specific merchandise.
- Help guests locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Answer guest's questions regarding sizing, accessories and proper care for merchandise.
- Solved guest's challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
- Maintained guest satisfaction with quick and professional handling of product returns.
- Engaged with guests and cast members to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
Craft Department Store Head - Store 641
Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc.
Oklahoma City, OK
09.2021 - Current
- Managed inventory control, ordering all department stock on a weekly basis.
- Created work schedules according to sales volume and number of employees.
- Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
- Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
- Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
- Promoted team collaboration, performance and efficiency by fostering healthy environments focused on mutual success.
Elementary Education Teacher
Dryden Community Schools
Dryden, Michigan
08.1995 - 06.2021
- Designed lessons using high interest subject matter to cover Common Core objectives while teaching remotely and in-person simultainiously.
- Developed learning objectives for each subject area to quantify learning and set benchmarks to cover Common Core requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, social studies and language arts.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning.
- Instructed according to Common Core Standards as part of federal funding mandates for education.
- Sourced supplies, personally and through grants, to fill gaps in student activities.
- Chairperson for Discovery Days (schoolwide student showcasing in the subjects of the arts, language arts and science).
Volleyball Coach
Dryden Community Schools
Dryden, MI
01.1997 - 10.2020
- Titles held over this time period: 7th grade Head Coach, 8th grade Head Coach, Junior Varsity Head Coach, and Varsity Head Coach.
- Demonstrated high level of respect for all athletes, officials, and facilities as a positive role model.
- Maintained thorough knowledge of all rules, game procedures, coaching techniques and current trends in volleyball.
- Recommended and ordered equipment, supplies, and uniforms as well as keep accurate records of all inventory.
- Implemented exercise programs and training strategies to bolster individual and team performance while reducing injuries.
- Held special events (can drives, volleyball camps for grades 4-12, field trips to college games) to promote camaraderie among teammates, families and community members.
- Scheduled and organized all practice sessions and tournaments for volleyball athletes.
- Monitored academic status of volleyball student-athletes for eligibility requirements.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching Reading And Language Arts
Oakland University
Rochester, MI12.1995
Bachelor of Arts - Language Arts, Social Science, And Early Childhood
University of Michigan - Flint
Flint, MI12.1995
Skills
- Positive Learning Environment and Interactions
- Individualized Education Plan Management
- Social and Academic Development Progress Monitoring
- Detailed and Organized Record Keeping
- Provide Timely Feedback
- Setting Learning Targets
- Classroom Observation
- Group Leadership
- Student Needs Assessments
- Technologically Knowledgeable
Certification
Early Childhood Education PK-K (ZA)
Elementary K-5 All Subjects (K-8 All Subjects in Self-contained Classroom) (ZG)
Timeline
Craft Department Store Head - Store 641
Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc.
09.2021 - Current
Sales Associate
Disney Worldwide Services, Inc.
07.2021 - Current
Volleyball Coach
Dryden Community Schools
01.1997 - 10.2020
Elementary Education Teacher
Dryden Community Schools
08.1995 - 06.2021
Master of Arts - Teaching Reading And Language Arts
Oakland University
Bachelor of Arts - Language Arts, Social Science, And Early Childhood
University of Michigan - Flint
Early Childhood Education PK-K (ZA)
Elementary K-5 All Subjects (K-8 All Subjects in Self-contained Classroom) (ZG)
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