Kristie Lynn Graham Waite
East Providence
Summary
Dynamic educator and Enthusiastic Private Tutor working to help students develop and maintain goal-oriented study habits for consistent academic success. Equally skilled at one-on-one and group lessons using adaptable teaching strategies for different types of learners. Accustomed to both in-person and online instruction for flexibility and multimedia integration to maximize lesson engagement.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Tutor
Myself
09.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Met with parents to discuss student progress and address concerns.
- Used positive reinforcement, repetition, and review to help students master challenging material.
- Empowered students with essential study skills such as note-taking, test preparation strategies, and effective research methods.
- Taught students remotely using online video chat platform and other delivery channels.
- Developed individualized lesson plans tailored to each student''s unique learning needs and goals.
- Strengthened students'' critical thinking abilities by developing problem-solving exercises and activities.
- Built strong rapport with students through active listening, empathy, and genuine interest in their success.
- Cultivated a supportive learning environment, fostering open communication between students and tutor.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss student progress, addressing any concerns or areas requiring additional support.
- Assisted students with time management strategies, improving their ability to complete assignments efficiently.
- Provided targeted support in specific subject areas where students struggled the most, enhancing overall academic success.
- Monitored student performance through regular assessments, identifying strengths and areas for improvement.
- Utilized various teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring optimal understanding of material.
- Bolstered student confidence by providing constructive feedback and celebrating academic achievements.
- Generated handouts and learning materials to enhance education.
- Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence, and build important learning skills.
- Collaborated with parents to develop appropriate tutoring lessons.
- Adapted tutoring approach based on each student''s progress, ensuring continuous growth in knowledge and skills.
- Stayed updated on curriculum changes and academic standards to continuously deliver high-quality tutoring services in line with current requirements.
- Tracked learning progress to optimize tutoring methods and help students achieve goals.
- Reviewed materials for student classes to enhance learning and used unique ways to reinforce program materials.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Incorporated visual aids, mnemonic devices, and interactive activities into lessons to enhance engagement levels during tutoring sessions.
- Used flashcards and other techniques to test and improve memory through practiced information retrieval.
- Arranged tutoring environment to support optimal learning.
- Enabled underachieving students to reach target attainment levels by providing individualized coaching and activities.
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Motivated students with accurate feedback and positive reinforcement.
- Assisted students in developing study skills and strategies.
- Created personalized lesson plans to meet needs of diverse learners.
- Facilitated small group and one-on-one tutoring sessions focusing on academic subject areas.
- Developed methods to motivate and engage students in learning.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators and parents to determine how best to support student success.
Administrative Assistant
The French American School of Rhode Island
07.2021 - 12.2024
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
- Improved document organization with thorough file maintenance, archiving outdated records as necessary for efficient retrieval when needed.
- Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.
- Supported executive staff through scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, and preparing crucial documents.
- Assisted with human resources tasks such as updating employee files or submitting time-off requests per company policy guidelines.
- Assisted in onboarding new employees, providing training materials, and coordinating orientation schedules to ensure a smooth integration into the team.
- Organized office events such as holiday parties or team-building activities, promoting a positive company culture and boosting employee morale.
- Collaborated on special projects as assigned by leadership, contributing research findings or coordinating event logistics as needed for success.
- Streamlined invoice processing procedures to ensure timely payment of vendors while minimizing errors in financial records.
- Maintained inventory of office supplies and placed orders.
- Facilitated training sessions for new software tools, increasing team productivity and reducing learning curves.
- Improved document processing speed by introducing automated templates for routine correspondence.
- Streamlined office operations, implementing digital file management systems to reduce paper use and increase efficiency.
- Contributed to policy updates, researching regulations to ensure company compliance.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information, adhering strictly to data protection regulations.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
- Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
- Continually sought methods for improving daily operations, communications with clients, recordkeeping, and data entry for increased efficiency.
- Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.
- Opened and properly distributed incoming mail to promote quicker response to client inquiries.
- Identified and recommended changes to existing processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and quality service.
Education
Master Of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Phoenix
Master Of Fine Arts - Creative Writing
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor Of Arts - English
University of Phoenix
05.2021
Skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Problem-solving skills
- Individualized instruction
- Homework assistance
- Organization
- Study strategies
- Adaptable nature
- Confidence building
- Performance tracking
- In-person tutoring
- Student assessment
- Creative thinking
- Differentiated instruction
- Reading comprehension
- Writing assessments
- Composition writing
- Essay writing
- Task prioritization
- Analytical thinking
Timeline
Private Tutor
Myself
09.2022 - Current
Administrative Assistant
The French American School of Rhode Island
07.2021 - 12.2024
Master Of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Phoenix
Master Of Fine Arts - Creative Writing
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor Of Arts - English
University of Phoenix
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