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Laura Penry

Elementary Teacher
San Antonio,TX

Summary

Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Teacher PK-5 Art Team Lead

Cleveland Independent School District
08.2014 - Current
  • 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, including classes of over 70 students.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
  • Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
  • Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
  • Enhanced overall team performance by providing regular coaching, feedback, and skill development opportunities.
  • Collaborated with other department leads to streamline workflows, improve interdepartmental coordination, and achieve business goals collectively.
  • Managed schedules, accepted time off requests and found coverage for short shifts.
  • Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
  • Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
  • Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
  • Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.

Hairstylist

Paradise Salon and Spa
07.2011 - 07.2013
  • Built a loyal clientele with over 90% of customers becoming regular clients through exceptional customer service and attention to detail in styling techniques.
  • Conducted thorough consultations with each client before beginning any service, ensuring clear communication resulting in 100% of clients achieving their desired outcomes.
  • Scheduled customer appointments and rearranged individual time slots to meet demand.
  • Successfully managed a high volume of clients during peak hours while maintaining a calm and efficient demeanor.
  • Educated customers on products to maximize benefits.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Arizona Global Campus
Chandler, AZ
08.2012 - 01.2014

Certification of Cosmetology - Cosmetology

Lone Star College
Kingwood, TX
05.2001 -

Skills

    Friendly, positive attitude

    Data analysis

    Data entry

    Problem resolution

    De-escalation techniques

    Record keeping

    Verbal and written communication

    Teamwork and collaboration

    Typing speed 60 WPM

Certification

EC-6 Gen Ed

Accomplishments

  • Data Organization - Organized scores of over 1000 students into online database for parents' immediate access.
  • Served as Specials Department Team Lead over a team of 6-10 teachers for 5 years
  • Developed and implemented a strategic plan to effectively supervise 9 classes of 22+ students each, after team reduction from 10 to 6 staff members. The plan increased students' physical education minutes (effectively meeting state standards), provided staff with opportunities for physical fitness during the school day, and fostered stronger student-staff relationships, while boosting student engagement and staff morale.
  • Collaborated with administrator in the development of a dismissal plan that reduced after school duty times by 60%.

Timeline

Teacher PK-5 Art Team Lead

Cleveland Independent School District
08.2014 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Arizona Global Campus
08.2012 - 01.2014

Hairstylist

Paradise Salon and Spa
07.2011 - 07.2013

Certification of Cosmetology - Cosmetology

Lone Star College
05.2001 -

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