Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Granite School District, enhancing student engagement through differentiated instruction and experiential learning. Skilled in classroom management and fostering strong relationships, I effectively supported diverse learners, including ESL students, while continuously pursuing professional development to stay ahead in educational trends.
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Kristy Abraham Brown
Receptionist/Teacher
Salt Lake City,UT
Summary
Work History
Granite School District
Teacher
Job overview
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Collaborated with colleagues to integrate cross-disciplinary lessons, enriching students' educational experience.
- Coordinated with language specialists to support English Language Learners, fostering more inclusive classroom.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to tailor lessons for improved academic performance.
- Increased parental involvement in students' education by organizing regular communication and events.
- Implemented classroom management plan that reduced disruptions, creating more conducive learning environment.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
Sterling Furniture
Receptionist
Job overview
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
- Resolved customer problems and complaints.
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
- Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
- Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly.
- Maintained a well-organized reception area with updated materials, contributing to a welcoming environment for visitors.
- Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines.
- Streamlined front desk operations for increased efficiency by effectively managing phone calls, emails, and walk-in clients.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing inquiries and providing accurate information.
- Supported office efficiency by performing clerical tasks such as data entry, photocopying, scanning, and faxing documents.
- Maintained confidentiality of information regarding clients and company.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities while managing numerous tasks simultaneously under tight deadlines.
- Provided administrative support to staff members by handling correspondence, filing documents, and managing office supplies inventory.
- Handled sensitive information with discretion while maintaining strict confidentiality standards.
- Improved appointment scheduling system, reducing wait times and increasing client satisfaction.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
- Cultivated positive relationships with clients through professional demeanor and excellent interpersonal skills.
- Maintained clean and welcoming reception area, contributing to positive first impression for visitors.
- Reduced waiting times for visitors by implementing more efficient check-in process.
- Enhanced visitor experience by providing detailed information and assistance as needed.
- Increased customer satisfaction by warmly greeting visitors and promptly addressing their needs.
- Enhanced accuracy of record-keeping with diligent maintenance of logs and records.
- Improved office organization with meticulous management of appointment scheduling and client databases.
- Boosted team morale and efficiency, coordinating staff meetings and distributing relevant information.
- Optimized resource allocation by managing inventory of office supplies and reordering as necessary.
- Facilitated positive customer experiences by resolving complaints and inquiries promptly and professionally.
- Facilitated smooth communication channels by promptly forwarding messages to appropriate departments.
- Streamlined administrative tasks, such as filing and data entry, to support office efficiency.
- Enhanced front desk operations by efficiently managing incoming calls, ensuring prompt customer service.
- Welcomed customers with friendly greeting, answered general questions, gathered nature of visit and directed to specific offices.
- Routed incoming mail and messages to relevant personnel without delay.
- Operated multi-line telephone system to answer and direct high volume of calls.
- Assisted internal staff with clerical and administrative needs to maximize efficiency and team productivity.
- Handled assignments independently with good judgement and critical thinking skills.
- Balanced employee availability, customer schedules, and maximum load levels when scheduling appointments.
WECO
Receptionist/ Assistant Bookkeeper
Job overview
- Maintained order and cleanliness of reception area for professional and inviting atmosphere.
- Communicated with individuals entering building to boost security, assist visitors and keep visitor log.
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing client concerns professionally and courteously, contributing to a welcoming atmosphere.
- Handled sensitive information discreetly while performing administrative duties such as filing paperwork and processing payments.
- Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Resolved customer problems and complaints.
- Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly.
Education
University of PhoenixSandy Ut
Master Of Arts from Curriculum Design
10.2005
University Overview
Westminster College of Salt Lake CitySalt Lake City, UT
BA from Early Childhood Education And Care
05.1984
University Overview
Teacher Education with emphasis on Early Childhood.
Skills
Group learning mechanics
Timeline
Teacher
Granite School District
Receptionist
Sterling Furniture
Receptionist/ Assistant Bookkeeper
WECO
University of Phoenix
Master Of Arts from Curriculum Design
Westminster College of Salt Lake City
BA from Early Childhood Education And Care
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