Larah Cox
Kapolei,HI
Summary
Organized and detail-oriented individual with proven ability to effectively manage and motivate student learning. Collaborates with fellow professionals to promote stimulating learning environment. Offers strong organizational and student engagement skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-12
HiEmployment
05.2023 - Current
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers, staff, and students based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
Merchandiser
Walt Disney World
10.2023 - 05.2024
- Company Overview: busy theme park
- Answered customer questions regarding store merchandise, department information, and pricing.
- My role at this busy theme park was to care for guest’s needs in various merchandise locations on Main Street, USA
- Additionally, I was trained in food safety in order to decorate all the treats provided to guests at The Confectionery
- Verified products appeared at correct locations in proper quantities.
- Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
Teacher’s Aide
Kalihi Union Church Preschool
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Company Overview: accredited preschool
- Assisted in maintaining the health and safety of children aged 4-5 while at school, as well as nurtured their growth as individuals.
- Guided art projects that related to the current academic and Biblical work and preparing them for elementary school.
- Accredited preschool
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
Assistant
Hello Gorgeous! Hair Studio
02.2016 - 08.2021
- Company Overview: now “Just Teazin’ Hair Studio”
- My role at this busy hair studio was to provide assistance to the hair stylist during the day-to-day operations
- While providing this assistance I used my superior communication skills while helping coordinate the schedules of the stylists
- Additionally, my position required me to maintain the supplies for my fellow employees to ensure that the hair studio would run properly
- Answered incoming phone calls to process requests, transfer calls, or relay messages to appropriate personnel.
- Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.
Education
Master of Fine Arts - Creative Writing
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA12-2024
Bachelor's Degree - Psychology, English
Washington College
Chestertown, MD05.2021
High School - Medical Assisting
POLYTECH High School
Woodside, DE05.2018
Skills
- Management
- Communication
- Leadership
- Multi-subject instruction
- Activity management
- Creative problem solving
- Proofreading
- Excellent grammar
- Document editing
- Creative writing
Internships
- Internship - Kent Center Inc., Chestertown, MD, At the Kent Center, a daytime center for adults with a wide range of intellectual disabilities, I served 200 hours throughout two semesters, including remote hours due to the Coronavirus pandemic. While there, I planned activities for clients and worked closely with them to get experience dealing with people with those types of intellectual disabilities (such as cerebral palsy, down syndrome, and autism).
- Internship - Mind & Body Consortium, Dover, DE, At the Mind & Body, a mental health outpatient clinic, I served 140 hours. While there, I was able to learn from an experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker about the process of working with clients with mental health diagnoses, from intake throughout treatment.
Timeline
Merchandiser
Walt Disney World
10.2023 - 05.2024
Substitute Teacher, K-12
HiEmployment
05.2023 - Current
Teacher’s Aide
Kalihi Union Church Preschool
10.2021 - 05.2022
Assistant
Hello Gorgeous! Hair Studio
02.2016 - 08.2021
Bachelor's Degree - Psychology, English
Washington College
Master of Fine Arts - Creative Writing
Liberty University
High School - Medical Assisting
POLYTECH High School
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