Kirsten Ray
Maryville,Tennessee
Summary
Motivated and adaptable professional with a strong work ethic and a commitment to excellence. While I recently took time to focus on personal health, I am now eager to re-enter the workforce and apply my skills in communication, problem solving, and time management to drive success in a new role.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Employment Gap
Personal Health Management
08.2023 - Current
- Focused on recovery
English Teacher
Farragut High School
08.2017 - 08.2023
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Analyzed data from tests and assignments to make adjustments to lesson plans
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Fostered Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in classroom setting
- Championed extracurricular student organization
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple learning styles.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Improved classroom management by implementing consistent routines and clear expectations for behavior.
English Teacher
St. Martin Middle School
08.2008 - 05.2017
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
- Worked with instructors and parents to support students and provide individualized assistance to rectify comprehension issues.
- Planned dynamic lessons to engage students and increase comprehension of literary concepts.
- Established reasonable deadlines and communicated student responsibility through closed loop strategies
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in individualized manner
Store Manager
Limited Too, Inc
09.2004 - 07.2008
- Analyzed performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions, and forecast needs.
- Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
- Completed routine store inventories.
- Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
- Established and optimized schedules to maintain team member engagement and departmental efficiency
- Addressed and resolved strategy issues to support sales management and guide business direction.
Assistant Store Manager
American Eagle Outfitters
01.1998 - 09.2004
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Interviewed, hired, and trained staff associates and equipped them to comply with company policies and procedures.
- Met or surpassed business targets regularly through employee engagement and forward-thinking planning.
- Maintained positive customer relationships by responding quickly to customer service inquiries.
- Supervised and evaluated staff, enabling them to improve skills, achieve daily objectives and attain advancement.
- Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
Education
No Degree - Pre-requisite
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Gautier, MSSome College (No Degree) - Pre-requisite
Judson Women's College
Marion, ALMaster of Arts - English Education
William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS01.2012
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS01.2004
Skills
- Project Implementation and Management
- Issue and Complaint Resolution
- Creative Problem Solving
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and G Suite
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
- Staff engagement, motivation, and Mentoring
- Efficient and Detail-Oriented
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Staff Recruiting to Development
- Data Analysis
- Problem-solving
Timeline
Employment Gap
Personal Health Management
08.2023 - Current
English Teacher
Farragut High School
08.2017 - 08.2023
English Teacher
St. Martin Middle School
08.2008 - 05.2017
Store Manager
Limited Too, Inc
09.2004 - 07.2008
Assistant Store Manager
American Eagle Outfitters
01.1998 - 09.2004
Some College (No Degree) - Pre-requisite
Judson Women's College
Master of Arts - English Education
William Carey University
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Southern Mississippi
No Degree - Pre-requisite
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College