Retired Elementary Classroom Teacher passionate about promoting inclusion, critical thinking skills, and student development. Skillful in managing classroom environments and student behavior with positive and proactive strategies. Excellent communication, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Overnight Domestic Violence Advocate
Micah's Place
Fernandina Beach, FL
11.2022 - 02.2023
Evaluated and addressed individual client needs and concerns.
Conducted safety assessments and provided safety planning strategies to survivors of domestic violence.
Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Leveraged skills to input and compile data gathered from various sources.
Provided crisis intervention and counseling to individuals, and families in domestic violence situations.
American Airliness Baggage Service Agent
GAT
Jacksonville, FL
01.2022 - 05.2022
Assisted passengers with their baggage needs, including providing information on the status of their luggage.
Collaborated with ground crew personnel during aircraft arrivals and departures as needed.
Tracked down lost luggage for customers daily.
Reported damaged or lost luggage immediately upon discovery, following established protocols.
Retrieved customer luggage off conveyor belts.
Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner while adhering to company policies and procedures.
First and Second Grade Teacher
Duval County Public School District
Jacksonville, FL
09.2015 - 06.2020
Instructed students in standardized subjects as well as general learning strategies and skills for social development and character.
Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
Collaborated with faculty and staff to plan and implement curriculum.
Maintained accurate records of grades, attendance, assessment results.
Upheld values-based approach to maintain positive culture among students and staff.
Instructed students individually and in groups using varied teaching methods.
Built relationships with students and guardians through active communication and positive feedback.
First Grade Teacher / Reading First Coach
Duval County Public School District
Jacksonville, FL
08.1993 - 06.2011
Taught literary programs to elementary school students by guiding heterogeneous small group instruction.
Cultivated and developed inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, families and staff.
Prepared daily and weekly lesson plans to help students meet learning goals.
Formed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts and phone calls.
Assessed students' progress through formal and informal tests, quizzes, assignments, and observations.
Devised lesson plans in alignment with state curriculum standards and created balanced instructional programs, demonstrations and work time to meet educational and instructional goals.