Marcy Rice
Yorktown
Summary
Passionate educator with diverse experience across various learning environments. Skilled in creating engaging lessons tailored to individual student needs, fostering inclusive classroom atmospheres that inspire curiosity and learning. Successfully implemented innovative teaching strategies that improved learner engagement and academic performance. Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Teacher
Riverside Elementary School
Newport News
09.2024 - Current
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Enforced school rules and regulations in order to maintain an appropriate learning environment for all students.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
Preschool Teacher
Lutheran Resurection Church
Newport News
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills through problem solving activities.
- Adapted instructional techniques according to student learning styles and progress.
- Assisted in providing a safe and secure environment for children.
- Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for toddler-age children.
Barista
Starbucks
Newport News
03.2023 - 01.2024
- Customized drink orders based on customer requests, demonstrating flexibility and attention to detail.
- Maintained a clean work environment by wiping down counters, washing dishes, and cleaning floors.
- Implemented promotional activities, including in-store events, to increase customer engagement and sales.
- Managed the cash register and processed transactions with accuracy and integrity. Checked the temperatures of freezers, refrigerators, or heating equipment to verify proper functioning.
- Checked temperatures of freezers, refrigerators or heating equipment to verify proper functioning.
Teacher
Poquoson High School
Poquoson
Education
Bachelor of Science - Art
University of Delaware
Newark, DE05-1996
Some College (No Degree) - Teacher Certification
The University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TXSome College (No Degree) - Teacher Recertification
Peru State University
Skills
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Student assessment
- Behavior management
- Parent communication
- Conflict resolution
- Active learning
- Effective communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
Affiliations
- Running
- Drawing/Painting
- Reading
- Spending time with my children
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Associate Teacher
Riverside Elementary School
09.2024 - Current
Preschool Teacher
Lutheran Resurection Church
01.2024 - 08.2024
Barista
Starbucks
03.2023 - 01.2024
Teacher
Poquoson High School
Bachelor of Science - Art
University of Delaware
Some College (No Degree) - Teacher Certification
The University of Texas At San Antonio
Some College (No Degree) - Teacher Recertification
Peru State University
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