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Margaret Lamay
Chesapeake,Virginia
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Industrious educator with solid history of successfully stepping into diverse classroom environments and supporting students with solid lectures, discussions and activities. Implement intervention strategies and discipline management techniques to enhance student success. Trained in attendance, assessment and grading requirements.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
High School Science Teacher
Chesapeake Public Schools
Chesapeake, Virginia
07.2014 - Current
- Taught science courses using lab-based learning model to deepen subject mastery.
- Selected and requisitioned appropriate books and instructional aids to complement lesson plans.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Developed and administered detailed science curriculum to over 400+ high school students.
- Administered standardized tests in accordance with Pearson testing programs.
- Inspired academic success based on belief that all students can achieve excellence, regardless of background.
- Arranged materials and instructional plans to implement immersive activities delving into Biological Sciences and Human Anatomy concepts.
- Leveraged diverse learning strategies to prepare students for higher-level education requirements.
- Planned, prepared and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
- Offered clear and constructive student discipline, discouraging inappropriate behavior and bullying.
- Demonstrated willingness to accept feedback and make corrections based on advice from peers, parents and principal.
- Understood critical development years for adolescent minds and structured lessons to meet cognitive abilities.
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments and behavior.
- Encouraged student interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and participation in middle and high school national science competitions.
- Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
Varsity Swim and Dive Coach
Chesapeake Public Schools
Chesapeake, Virginia
10.2014 - Current
- Assisted in setting up pool deck, cleaning up public areas and closing pool in unsafe conditions.
- Prepared equipment before each class class and stored items promptly after classes.
- Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels.
- Helped run in-house required mock drills and monthly in-house training.
- Planned classes covering different ages and skill levels to prepare students for basic and advanced swimming needs.
- Evaluated tapes of competition matches to assess strategies and plan counter approaches.
- Used teaching aids such as kickboards, diving rings and fins correctly to teach students.
- Coordinated special events such as pre-season tryouts, training camps and special workshops to support team goals.
- Trained athletes in proper use of equipment for safety and maximum results.
- Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
- Developed game plans and adjusted to meet various game situations.
- Increased player strength, agility and game skills through successful practices.
- Responsible for 30+ athletes 9th-12th grade alone for practice and swim meets.
Bartender
Ocean View Fishing Pier
Norfolk, Virginia
05.2019 - Current
- Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
- Set up glassware, liquor and other necessary supplies for special events.
- Trained 5 new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation and sanitation protocol.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers and taking inventory.
- Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights and weekends.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
- Handled simultaneous customer, team and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
Education
Master of Science - Secondary Education
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA 08.2012 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA 08.2008 - 08.2012
Skills
Group learning mechanics
Classroom management
Student-centered learning
Standardized Testing
Inquiry-based learning
SMART Board aptitude
Experiential learning
Student engagement
Curriculum Development
Blackboard software
AP course instruction
Differentiated instruction
Lesson Planning
Test Proctoring
Group and individual instruction
Testing and grading
Secondary education
Student records management
Exercise planning
Safety awareness
Sports injuries training
Verbal and written communication
Skilled in Microsoft Office
Performance improvements
Developing agendas
Responsible and reliable
Communication abilities
Motivational leadership style
Effective communication
Special events planning
Youth sports coach
Accomplishments
- Won "SED Swim Coach of the Year" Award for the 2016-2017 High School Swim Season.
- Improved team productivity with morale-boosting incentives.
- Student Mentor - Volunteered as temporary student guidance counselor to help resolve student personal issues.
- Curriculum Implementation - Taught reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art and physical education to pupils utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education.
- Curriculum Development - Tailored educational curriculum to students with range of learning styles, disabilities, strengths and weaknesses. Developed innovative semester lesson plans and practical application exercises for classroom, reversing scores on Physical Science tests from 65% average to 87% average.
- Dynamic Teaching Techniques - Instructed students in academic subjects using variety of techniques such as phonetics, multisensory learning and repetition to reinforce learning.
- Interactive Learning - Introduced and encouraged debate-style classroom setting to increase student active participation and critical thinking.
- Technology Integration - Participated in technology training courses and trained colleagues in new technology concepts and practices applicable for the classroom.
- Data Organization - Organized scores of over 80 students into online database for parents' immediate access.
- Received numerous commendations from supervisors for team building, mentoring and leadership skills.
- Built the Varsity Swim program from the ground up, with roughly 35+ athletes a season.
- Earned second in the Region and State Champion in Diving.
Software
Synergy
Canvas
Canva
PDF Reader
Kami
Prezi
Anatomage Table Software
Smartboard and LightBox Software
Timeline
Bartender
Ocean View Fishing Pier
05.2019 - Current
Varsity Swim and Dive Coach
Chesapeake Public Schools
10.2014 - Current
High School Science Teacher
Chesapeake Public Schools
07.2014 - Current
Master of Science - Secondary Education
Old Dominion University
08.2012 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Old Dominion University
08.2008 - 08.2012