Lynse Griswold
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Enthusiastic educator with communication and interpersonal skills necessary to lead classrooms and execute lesson plans. Intentionally incorporates students lived experiences within educational spaces to better encapsulate positionality amongst marginalized students. Provides instruction and guidance to students of all ages. Creates positive classroom environments and effectively manages student behavior.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Scoot Education
08.2023 - Current
- Effectively executed lesson plans and provided support across various subjects and grade levels
- Maintained productive and respectful classroom environments, fostering student engagement and participation
- Adapted to different teaching styles and strategies to meet the diverse needs of students
- Communicated effectively with school staff, parents, and students to ensure a smooth transition in the absence of the regular classroom teacher.
Barista
DRiP Espresso
05.2022 - 08.2023
- Preparing and serving hot and cold drinks such as coffee, tea, artisan and specialty beverages
- Cleaning and sanitizing work areas, utensils and equipment
- Enthusiastically describing menu items and suggesting products to customers
- Core facilitator of civic engagement opportunities such as open mic nights and our monthly book club #WOMXNKIND.
- Managed time effectively to balance both front-of-house tasks and back-of-house responsibilities during busy periods.
- Used POS system to accurately enter orders and process payments.
- Completed successful daily cash audits to correctly balance drawers at end of shifts.
Student Leasing Agent/Interim Resident Services Coordinator
The Spoke Apartments
11.2019 - 05.2022
- Assisted in marketing campaigns, completed all leasing efforts, residence life programs and communicating with prospects
- Managed front desk tasks such as phone calls, emails, and property tours
- Organized and assisted with a 400 person move out and a 99% occupancy move in, within a two week turnaround period.
- Performed background, reference and credit checks as part of screening process of prospective tenants.
- Established rapport with potential tenants during tours, highlighting community features tailored to their specific needs and preferences.
- Managed move-in process smoothly by coordinating schedules with new residents and ensuring all necessary documentation was completed accurately.
Gymnastics Instructor
Pacific Edge Gymnastics Academy
01.2017 - 07.2019
- Fostered physical, mental, and emotional growth in gymnasts by creating supportive and positive team culture
- Prepared students for competitions by establishing routines and correcting problems with form and technique
- Protected students from safety risks by implementing proper techniques and maintaining properly functioning equipment
- Continuously stayed in contact with the students parents about their child's progress in the sport.
- Coordinated with other instructors and coaches to determine student advancement and progress.
Education
Single Subject Teaching Credential - English Language And Literature
California State University - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA05.2026
Bachelor of Science - BS - Women's and Gender Studies
California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - BA - English Language and Literature
California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA05.2023
Associate of Arts - English Language and Literature
Sacramento City College
Sacramento, CA12.2020
Skills
- Proficient in Word/Docs, PowerPoint/Slides, and Excel/Sheets
- Conflict Mediation and Resolution
- Student Engagement
- Classroom Management
- Relationship Building and Management
- Organizational Abilities
- Project Based Learning
- Lesson Planning
- Instructional Strategies
- Understanding/Amplifying Diversity
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Scoot Education
08.2023 - Current
Barista
DRiP Espresso
05.2022 - 08.2023
Student Leasing Agent/Interim Resident Services Coordinator
The Spoke Apartments
11.2019 - 05.2022
Gymnastics Instructor
Pacific Edge Gymnastics Academy
01.2017 - 07.2019
Single Subject Teaching Credential - English Language And Literature
California State University - Los Angeles
Bachelor of Science - BS - Women's and Gender Studies
California State University-Sacramento
Bachelor of Arts - BA - English Language and Literature
California State University-Sacramento
Associate of Arts - English Language and Literature
Sacramento City College