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Margaret Hall

Hot Springs,AR

Summary

Compassionate, creative and effective teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Chemisty Teacher

Lakeside High School
Hot Springs, AR
08.2013 - Current
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
  • Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
  • Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.
  • Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
  • Devised and implemented strategies to create and maintain cohesive school community within virtual classroom setting.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Implemented and encouraged classroom environment to increase student engagement and promote critical thinking.
  • Used Google Classroom and other software tools to create documents, assessments, and other communications.
  • Combine 24 years of teaching experience in Fort Smith, Cabot, and Searcy. Twenty-four years.

Content Writer

Sapling Learning
Hot Springs, AR
09.2012 - 01.2013
  • Engaged students and promoted intellectual curiosity through hands-on experiments, PowerPoint presentations and mnemonics to provide positive attitude towards scientific processes.
  • Instructed students in lab by teaching safety protocols for proper use of chemicals and safe disposal of hazardous materials.
  • Verified correctly positioned and working eyewash stations, safety showers, fire extinguishers and fire blankets for potential laboratory accidents.
  • Managed laboratory and stockroom by pricing and ordering chemical supplies and equipment.
  • Teamed with subject matter experts in evaluation and revision of training tools in order to continually improve learning platforms.
  • Collaborated with colleagues in developing benchmark lessons and identifying curriculum needs of faculty.
  • Worked closely with instructors to prepare online materials, content and tools to facilitate training globally.
  • Effectively implemented best training practices and adult learning principles in planning and creation of instructional materials.
  • Researched and incorporated current trends and data into standard curriculum for [Subject], [Subject], and [Subject].
  • Contributed to development of comprehensive employee training courses.
  • Reached out to vendors to evaluate available curriculums and associated materials.
  • Developed assessments and user polls to evaluate course effectiveness, altering content and delivery to achieve student learning goals.
  • Negotiated contracts and delivery plans with vendors.
  • Created curricula, research topics and conceptualized course format, subject matter and presentation.
  • Delivered top-quality training documentation, manuals and tools addressing needs of specific specialist groups.
  • Designed course materials and supported implementation.
  • Planned and monitored implementation of technology-based learning programs.
  • Targeted diverse learning modalities in development of new course content and training programs.
  • Provided subject matter expertise on all courses, materials and lesson plans.
  • Collaborated with administrators to determine course objectives.
  • Developed workforce training programs to improve organizational efficiency.
  • Designed, implemented and managed successful training programs to meet department and school needs.
  • Delivered private instruction to adult learners in variety of fields on leadership development, professional writing, business communication and delivery of proposals and presentations.
  • Utilized exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
  • Edited and proofread content to confirm proper grammar, quality and consistency with AP style.
  • Wrote and edited high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating and authentic approach.
  • Played instrumental role in creative planning and review sessions, working with resourceful team to elevate quality of content and designs.

Bank Clerk

Regions Bank
Searcy , AR
01.1995 - 07.1998
  • Answered customer inquiries regarding account balances, transaction history, services charges and interest rates.
  • Recognized needs and referred to appropriate representative or line of business for cross-sell or service opportunities.
  • Answered telephone inquiries on checking and savings accounts, loans and lines of credit.
  • Processed customer transactions promptly, minimizing wait times.
  • Assisted customers with setting up or closing accounts, and signing up for new services.
  • Completed highly accurate, high-volume money counts via both manual and machine-driven approaches.
  • Counted, verified and handled bank deposits and armored car transactions.
  • Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.

Education

Master of Science - Education

Harding University
Searcy, AR

Bachelor of Science - Dietetics

Ouachita Baptist University
Arkadelphia, AR
05.1993

Skills

  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Curriculum Planning and Implementation
  • Active Listening
  • Individual Trainings
  • Program and work Classroom Management
  • Standardized Methodologies
  • Instructional Methods
  • Instructional Strategies
  • Technical Project Management
  • Google Drive
  • Google Classroom
  • Zoom
  • Online Instruction
  • Strategy Planning
  • Constructive Feedback
  • Needs Assessment
  • Efficient and Detail-Oriented
  • Document and Records Management
  • Instructional Materials Creation
  • Learning Assessments
  • Positive Learning Environment
  • Instructional Support
  • Critical and Creative Thinking
  • Instructional Techniques
  • Classroom Technology Implementation
  • Program Design

Timeline

Chemisty Teacher

Lakeside High School
08.2013 - Current

Content Writer

Sapling Learning
09.2012 - 01.2013

Bank Clerk

Regions Bank
01.1995 - 07.1998

Master of Science - Education

Harding University

Bachelor of Science - Dietetics

Ouachita Baptist University
Margaret Hall