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Teacher

Lauren A. Ghoston

Teacher
San Antonio,Texas

Summary

Skilled English Language Arts teacher knowledgeable about building strong verbal and written communication skills with students. Familiar with curriculum selection, lesson planning and classroom management. Desiring to contribute five years of experience to a long-term position.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education

Work History

ELA Teacher

IDEA Public Schools
San Antonio, Texas
06.2018 - Current

· Implement state learning standards and IDEA curricula and assessments to meet ambitious academic expectations.

· Submit weekly lesson plans two weeks in advance for feedback.

· Administer formal and informal assessments to track each individual, student’s progress and learning needs, adjust lesson plans accordingly and update grade book weekly.

· Communicate students’ progress with student and family on a weekly basis.

· Incorporate a clear and consistent behavior management system that aligns to campus- wide initiatives while developing students’ character and sense of community in the classroom.

Instructional Assistant

San Antonio Independent School District
San Antonio, Texas
01.2017 - 06.2018
  • Provide intervention to individual students and small groups to conduct instructional activities and develop academic skills as outlined by the teacher.
  • Assist teachers in implementing program objectives that support developmental, behavioral and academic student performance.
  • Help with inventory, care and maintenance of equipment, books and supplies.
  • Copied, organized and distributed classroom assignments or other paperwork.

Military Banker

Wells Fargo
San Antonio, Texas
11.2015 - 01.2017
  • Provide customers with information regarding account features and benefits.
  • Helped clients protect assets through variety of strategies.
  • Provided advice on different bank products and financial options.
  • Managed escalated phone calls by applying conflict resolutions skills.

Cashier/Server

Doubletree Hotel
San Antonio, Texas
06.2012 - 10.2016
  • Provided friendly service and assistance to clients promote customer loyalty, satisfaction and sales.
  • Answered general questions about the restaurant and menu.
  • Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.

Phone Banker

Wells Fargo
San Antonio, Texas
09.2014 - 11.2015
  • Completed transactions for customers and capitalized on opportunities to cross-sell products and services.
  • Helped customers complete online banking services and assisted with user access problems such as forgotten passwords.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by going above-and-beyond to answer questions and offer expert support.
  • Upheld strict security procedures to verify identities when completing actions for members and giving out private banking information.

AVID Tutor/Substitute Teacher

San Antonio Independent School District
San Antonio, Texas
01.2012 - 06.2012
  • Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.

KIN Assistant

Northeast Independent School District
San Antonio, Texas
08.2010 - 01.2012
  • Assisted with school field trips and special events by collecting permission slips and payments.
  • Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
  • Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
  • Planned and guided age-appropriate tasks like reading and crafts.

Teller

IBC Bank
San Antonio, Texas
06.2009 - 03.2010
  • Answered customer inquiries regarding account balances, transaction history, services charges and interest rates.
  • Educated customers on use of banking website and mobile apps.
  • Identified sales opportunities and referred customers to branch partners in financial services.
  • Stocked supplies for customers and personal teller station.

Cashier

H-E-B Grocery Stores
San Antonio, Texas
08.2007 - 01.2009
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies.
  • Checked personal identifications during alcohol and tobacco sales.
  • Collected and authorized payments of guests.

Education

Bachelor of Science - General Business

Texas A&M University
01.2017 - 01.2021

Associate - Liberal Arts

St. Philip’s College
01.2010 - 01.2016

High School Diploma - undefined

East Central High School
01.2004 - 01.2008

Skills

Verbal and written communication

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Timeline

ELA Teacher

IDEA Public Schools
06.2018 - Current

Instructional Assistant

San Antonio Independent School District
01.2017 - 06.2018

Bachelor of Science - General Business

Texas A&M University
01.2017 - 01.2021

Military Banker

Wells Fargo
11.2015 - 01.2017

Phone Banker

Wells Fargo
09.2014 - 11.2015

Cashier/Server

Doubletree Hotel
06.2012 - 10.2016

AVID Tutor/Substitute Teacher

San Antonio Independent School District
01.2012 - 06.2012

KIN Assistant

Northeast Independent School District
08.2010 - 01.2012

Associate - Liberal Arts

St. Philip’s College
01.2010 - 01.2016

Teller

IBC Bank
06.2009 - 03.2010

Cashier

H-E-B Grocery Stores
08.2007 - 01.2009

High School Diploma - undefined

East Central High School
01.2004 - 01.2008
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