LaTosha Benedict
Birmingham
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Drama/Reading Teacher successful at working well with students, parents and other educators. Strong administrator and problem solver with motivational approach. 10+ years in education. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure Admissions Processors position. Ready to help team achieve student and administrative goals. Knowledgeable professional with strong background in teaching fine arts. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Theater Teacher
Birmingham City Schools
08.2018 - Current
- Modeled creative acting styles and techniques encompassing varied history genres and performance techniques.
- Encouraged students to perform well and learn from failure.
- Implemented effective classroom management techniques to provide safe, calm learning environment.
- Exposed students to diverse content to build perspective in drama pedagogy.
- Enhanced academic programs with innovative methodologies and collaboration.
- Planned lessons to reflect group and individual student needs utilizing creative instruction.
- Facilitated learning with aids, technology and equipment to stimulate higher-level thinking.
- Scheduled shows and performances in accordance with school calendar.
- Collaborated with community arts organizations to bring real-world experiences into classrooms and provide students with opportunities for learning and growth.
Customer Service Representative
Alabama Power
02.2015 - 08.2018
- Provided superior customer service and clerical support
- Managed customer records by maintaining up-to-date information
- Met company and departmental goals by completing tasks on time and by developing correspondence that adhered to company guidelines and standards.
Reading Instructor
Birmingham City Schools
08.2009 - 08.2014
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Applied proven strategies to improve students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
Owner/Manager
Access Fashion & Accessories
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Handled all phases of events coordination including budget approval, venue selection, price and contract negotiation
- Designed marketing and advertising verbiage for flyers and customer discount coupons
- Enhanced store appearance by utilizing lighting and color accent techniques
- Introduced new lines of accessories to increase desirability of fashions.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
University of Arizona Global College
Chandler, AZ2023
Bachelor's Degree - Business Management
Huntingdon College
2011
Associates Degree - Business Management
Lawson State Community College
2010
Skills
- Office Management
- Event Coordination
- Accounts Payable/Receivable
- Marketing/Advertising
- Microsoft Office Suite (including Word and Excel)
- Excellent Communication
- Active Listening
- Dependable and Responsible
- Organization and Time Management
- Good Telephone Etiquette
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Self-Motivated
Timeline
Theater Teacher
Birmingham City Schools
08.2018 - Current
Customer Service Representative
Alabama Power
02.2015 - 08.2018
Reading Instructor
Birmingham City Schools
08.2009 - 08.2014
Owner/Manager
Access Fashion & Accessories
01.2006 - 01.2009
Master of Arts - Education
University of Arizona Global College
Bachelor's Degree - Business Management
Huntingdon College
Associates Degree - Business Management
Lawson State Community College
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