Laura Martin
Sarah,OH
Summary
Enthusiastic educator with communication and interpersonal skills necessary to lead classrooms and execute lesson plans. Provides instruction and guidance to students of all ages. Creates positive classroom environments and effectively manages student behavior. Compassionate Substitute Teacher with distinguished knowledge of child development. Skilled at working closely with students to maintain progression and control behavioral issues. Committed to keeping up with lesson plans while keeping classrooms fun. 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
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Costume Mentor
St. Xavier High School
08.2022 - Current
- Served as role model for mentees by demonstrating strong values and ethical standards.
- Promoted positive relationships between mentees and other peers and adults to encourage social resilience and connection.
- Assisted mentees in developing self-confidence and positive self-image.
- Assisted mentees in setting and achieving educational and career goals to encourage independence.
- Provided guidance on stress management and grounding techniques to reduce overwhelm.
- Helped upwards of 20 students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
Costume Design Mentor
Fort Thomas City Schools
10.2013 - Current
- Served as role model for mentees by demonstrating strong values and ethical standards.
- Promoted positive relationships between mentees and other peers and adults to encourage social resilience and connection.
- Assisted mentees in developing self-confidence and positive self-image.
- Assisted mentees in setting and achieving educational and career goals to encourage independence.
- Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
- Worked with around 15 individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Advocated for students to access available resources.
- Monitored student progress to drive successful academic outcomes.
Costume Design Mentor
Commonwealth Artist Studet Theatre
02.2013 - Current
- Served as role model for mentees by demonstrating strong values and ethical standards.
- Promoted positive relationships between mentees and other peers and adults to encourage social resilience and connection.
- Assisted mentees in developing self-confidence and positive self-image.
- Assisted about 30 mentees in setting and achieving educational and career goals to encourage independence.
- Regularly assessed progress and provided feedback to support continued development.
- Provided guidance on stress management and grounding techniques to reduce overwhelm.
- Provided guidance and recommended coping mechanisms for youth dealing with difficult issues.
Costume Designer
Campbell County Schools
01.2004 - 04.2017
- Completed alterations to existing outfits to fit specific body sizes and types.
- Created visually appealing character styles that married story with director vision.
- Attended and participated in extensive rehearsals for stage and film productions.
- Developed entire looks encompassing garments, makeup and wigs.
- Shopped at brick-and-mortar and online stores to find unique and relevant pieces.
- Read scripts and researched appropriate costumes.
- Designed new patterns for special genre and story requirements.
Costume Shop Manager
Nothern Kentucky University
08.2005 - 04.2007
- Sewed and constructed costumes using sewing machine, upholstery equipment and hand tools.
- Assisted customers in selecting appropriate ensemble for events and holidays.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
- Cleaned shop and maintained apparel in wardrobe of fancy dress, theme and popular character styles.
- Organized and restocked shelves with variety of costumes and accessories.
- Developed in-depth knowledge of costume inventory and sales techniques.
Council Day Camp Director
Girl Scout Council Of Licking Valley Inc.
05.2000 - 03.2003
- Maintained fun, learning-focused atmosphere by smoothly handling conflicts and developing culture centered around collaboration and personal responsibility.
- Offered campers compassionate support for personal and social issues, helping each develop positive skills for dealing with interpersonal conflicts.
- Oversaw team of 12 counselors and support team members.
- Arranged activity schedules with numerous outdoor activities, crafts and learning opportunities.
- Supervised camper and team safety by issuing clear directives for ideal behaviors and required monitoring strategies.
- Coached and mentored camp counselors and instructors in effective strategies for relating to students and teaching important life skills.
- Organized field trips to off-site locations and handled scheduling, transportation and payments.
- Recruited and supervised the registration of over 800 campers per camp season.
- Coordinated with other entertainment venues to create joint promotional events.
- Restored customer loyalty by resolving complaints with workers, activities or services rendered.
- Developed partnerships with external vendors and suppliers to obtain quality products and services.
- Monitored budget and expenditures, keeping facility within budget.
- Partnered across departments to run smooth, professional events and activities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Design Technology Emphasis On Costume Design
Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights Kentucky05.2003
Skills
- Role Modeling
- Classroom Management
- Behavioral Management
- Educational Support
- Scheduling
- Crisis Intervention
- Skill Development
- Social Integration
- Records Management
- Staff Management
- Effective Leadership
- Group and Individual Meetings
- Goal Setting
- Crisis Intervention Techniques
Timeline
Costume Mentor
St. Xavier High School
08.2022 - Current
Costume Design Mentor
Fort Thomas City Schools
10.2013 - Current
Costume Design Mentor
Commonwealth Artist Studet Theatre
02.2013 - Current
Costume Shop Manager
Nothern Kentucky University
08.2005 - 04.2007
Costume Designer
Campbell County Schools
01.2004 - 04.2017
Council Day Camp Director
Girl Scout Council Of Licking Valley Inc.
05.2000 - 03.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Design Technology Emphasis On Costume Design
Northern Kentucky University
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