Lara Streyle
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Upbeat professional devoted to promoting learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills. Results-oriented individual with experience in retail management, customer service, and project management with talents for leading and motivating. I am currently looking to make a transition from the classroom to the corporate world as a....
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
2nd Grade Teacher, Scotts Ridge Elementary
Wake County Public Schools
08.2017 - Current
- Communicated and worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Built positive relationships with 20 families/year to involve them in educational processes.
- Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations. Increased student reading growth.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Utilized data analysis to improve instruction for 100 + students.
4th Grade Teacher, Scroggs Elementary
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
08.2016 - 06.2017
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results
- Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings
Student Teacher, Kindergarten - Hilburn Academy
Wake County Public Schools
01.2016 - 04.2016
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Promoted positive and productive learning environment to increase engagement and rapport with students and teachers.
- Utilized various teaching techniques and strategies to engage students in learning.
5th Grade Teacher Assistant
St. Michael's School
09.2014 - 12.2015
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
Store Supervisor
Vera Bradley
12.2012 - 05.2016
- Supervised associates by providing direction and instruction for stocking shelves, rotating stock, and receiving deliveries.
- Supervised daily operations by directing customer service, inventory and sales operations.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with quick and professional handling of product returns.
- Boosted sales by effectively cultivating customer rapport and delivering superior customer service.
- Conducted inventory analysis to determine optimal stock levels.
- Examined incoming inventory, merchandised shelves and prevented shrinkage.
- Implemented daily operating procedures to keep store clean, adequately stocked, and well-organized.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
Second Assistant Manager
Yankee Candle
06.2014 - 06.2015
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
Freelance Writer
BUST Magazine
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Brainstormed ideas to create useful content for clients.
- Organized material to research and complete writing tasks.
- Completed thorough research into assigned topics.
- Wrote and edited communications within assigned beat areas.
Sales Associate
Bath & Body Works
04.2013 - 06.2014
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
Store Supervisor
Plow & Hearth
05.2010 - 05.2012
- Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
- Supervised daily operations by directing customer service, inventory and sales operations.
- Supervised associates by providing direction and instruction for stocking shelves, rotating stock, and receiving deliveries.
- Educated and trained staff to equip with knowledge about products, customer service and store policies.
- Conducted inventory analysis to determine optimal stock levels.
- Examined incoming inventory, merchandised shelves and prevented shrinkage.
- Effectively allocated tasks during high-traffic times to keep operations running smoothly and employees focused.
Journalist
Indiana Daily Student
01.2007 - 11.2008
- Researched and gathered information to develop accurate and credible stories.
- Performed research and checked facts to maintain high standard of journalistic integrity.
- Organized material, determined area of emphasis and wrote stories according to prescribed editorial style and format standards.
- Collaborated with editors and other journalists to create compelling content.
- Edited and proofread articles to achieve peak accuracy and quality.
- Edited, proofread and fact-checked content for accuracy.
- Managed competing deadlines with efficiency.
Editorial Intern
Urbanite Magazine
06.2008 - 08.2008
- Assisted editors with final proofreading and layout.
- Worked with writers to assist with story development and research.
- Edited written stories and fact-checked submissions by reviewing sources.
- Researched topics to create accurate and engaging content.
- Drove accuracy of content through careful proofreading and fact-checking.
- Edited and reviewed content for grammar, spelling and punctuation.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC05.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism, Communication And Culture
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN12.2008
Skills
- Public Speaking
- Interpersonal Communication
- Collaboration - Team Bonding
- Advanced problem solving
- Project planning and development
- Project Management
- People Management
- Sales expertise
- Sales leadership
- Delivery overseeing
- POS systems
- Merchandising
- Curriculum Development
Accomplishments
National Board Certified Teacher -
Certification
- Licensed K-6 Teacher: 2016-Present
Timeline
2nd Grade Teacher, Scotts Ridge Elementary
Wake County Public Schools
08.2017 - Current
4th Grade Teacher, Scroggs Elementary
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
08.2016 - 06.2017
Student Teacher, Kindergarten - Hilburn Academy
Wake County Public Schools
01.2016 - 04.2016
5th Grade Teacher Assistant
St. Michael's School
09.2014 - 12.2015
Second Assistant Manager
Yankee Candle
06.2014 - 06.2015
Sales Associate
Bath & Body Works
04.2013 - 06.2014
Store Supervisor
Vera Bradley
12.2012 - 05.2016
Freelance Writer
BUST Magazine
01.2011 - 01.2015
Store Supervisor
Plow & Hearth
05.2010 - 05.2012
Editorial Intern
Urbanite Magazine
06.2008 - 08.2008
Journalist
Indiana Daily Student
01.2007 - 11.2008
Master of Arts - Teaching
North Carolina State University
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism, Communication And Culture
Indiana University
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