Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Hi, I’m
Marissa Perez
Educator
Hinesville,GA
Summary
Overview
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Liberty County SchoolsHainesville, GA
Paraprofessional
08.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
- Supported English Language Learners by providing additional instruction on language acquisition skills.
- Planned and supervised games and other recreational activities for students.
- Instructed students using a variety of teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, audio-visual presentations.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
- Attended professional development workshops related to job responsibilities.
- Administered assessments to determine student's academic performance levels.
- Attended in-services, workshops and seminars.
- Utilized effective communication strategies when interacting with diverse populations.
- Taught daily life skills and behaviors to students to build practical knowledge.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Managed computers in classrooms and laboratories and assisted students with computer use when required.
- Provided technical assistance to teachers when using new software or technology tools.
- Monitored computer usage and assisted students with hardware and software issues.
Liberty County SchoolsHinesville, GA
6th Grade ELA Teacher
08.2022 - 05.2023
Job overview
- Adhered to district standards for reporting on academic progress, student attendance and assessment data.
- Enforced school rules and regulations in order to maintain an orderly environment conducive to learning.
- Educated students on spelling, grammar and language rules through developmentally appropriate curriculum.
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and provide feedback on areas needing improvement.
- Used videos, lectures and moderated discussions to engage students during class.
- Provided individualized tutoring to students who required extra assistance with reading comprehension skills.
- Organized classroom activities that fostered critical thinking skills and collaboration among peers.
- Incorporated digital tools such as online dictionaries, encyclopedias and other educational websites into instruction.
- Facilitated activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Assessed student classroom performance to report on progress.
- Created engaging projects that encouraged creativity while reinforcing key concepts from class lectures or readings.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop curricula for 6th grade ELA classes.
- Met with parents to share perspectives on child's strengths and weaknesses.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies based on individual student needs.
- Attended faculty meetings regularly to discuss school policies or initiatives.
- Promoted safe and clean classroom environment conducive to individualized and small group needs.
- Differentiated instruction for students with wide range of skill and interest levels.
- Checked student academic progress by completing verbal exercises, grading assignments and using mandated examinations.
- Provoked thought-provoking questions during class discussions which prompted further exploration of ideas presented.
- Employed assessment tools and strategies to improve instruction methods.
- Encouraged independent thinking by providing opportunities for open-ended discussions on topics related to literature or writing assignments.
- Assessed student progress through tests, quizzes and other assessments.
- Fostered positive relationships with parents through frequent communication regarding their child's academic development.
- Attended variety of professional development workshops centered on learning goals, classroom management, student motivation and engaging learning activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance and attendance.
- Assisted students with building long-term skills such for academic, social, and emotional development.
- Promoted respect for diversity by incorporating multicultural themes into instruction.
- Built life-long learning skills and strong study habits in students to help each prepare for higher-level education.
- Evaluated students' academic performance, social development and behavior.
- Tested students' comprehension of subject matter through quizzes, tests and projects.
- Devised lesson plans aligned with curriculum and met varying student needs.
- Utilized a variety of teaching methods such as lecture, discussion, demonstration and hands-on activities to engage students in learning.
- Integrated current events into language arts lessons in order to promote civic engagement among students.
- Boosted student learning by facilitating in-depth classroom discussions to expand upon lectures.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated technology into instruction.
Marietta City SchoolsMarietta, GA
3rd Grade Teacher
08.2020 - 05.2022
Job overview
- Partnered with parents to maintain open communication, advise on available resources and build parental abilities necessary for student support.
- Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
- Instructed students in standardized subjects as well as general learning strategies and skills for social development and character.
- Collaborated with colleagues, parents, and administration to ensure student success.
- Maintained safe, clean and organized classroom environment.
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to plan and implement curriculum.
- Engaged students in hands-on learning opportunities in math, science, social studies, language arts, art and music.
- Supervised recess activities to ensure safety of all students.
- Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
- Administered and graded class tests to evaluate student progress and comprehension.
- Built relationships with students and guardians through active communication and positive feedback.
- Built strong relationships with parents and students, driving investment in academics.
- Upheld values-based approach to maintain positive culture among students and staff.
- Improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity.
- Worked with school administrators to develop classroom management policies for grade level.
- Deployed assessment data to drive instruction and student mastery of standards.
- Prepared, administered and graded daily work and tests to evaluate student's progress.
- Delivered tutoring sessions to help students grasp complex concepts in one-on-one settings.
- Integrated technology into daily instruction to promote 21st century learning skills.
- Directed individualized instruction in various subjects to achieve educational goals and drive curriculum requirements.
- Designed and facilitated differentiated and personalized learning goals and activities to engage students.
- Collaborated with special education teachers to provide support services for students with disabilities.
- Used technology to drive instruction and maximize student achievement.
- Oversaw class field trips to keep students safe and educate about related topics.
- Explored foundational learning concepts with students through hands-on activities, videos and class discussions.
- Created and implemented engaging lesson plans that aligned with Common Core State Standards.
- Maintained accurate records of grades and attendance data.
- Translated lesson plans into learning experiences and routinely evaluated student progress and social development.
- Assessed student progress through formative and summative assessments.
- Employed online learning management systems and other diverse instructional resources to offer students remote assistance with assignments.
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and academic performance.
- Attended professional development workshops to stay current on educational trends.
- Facilitated small group instruction for targeted skill development.
Geary County School DistrictJunction City, KS
1st Grade Teacher
08.2019 - 05.2020
Job overview
- Involved parents in student education by cultivating strong relationships.
- Brought in purchased and donated materials to round out supplies for classroom activities.
- Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
- Instructed students individually and in groups using varied teaching methods.
- Explored foundational learning concepts with students through hands-on activities, videos and class discussions.
- Attended staff meetings and contributed ideas for improving instructional strategies or school policies.
- Maintained safe, clean and organized classroom environment.
- Integrated variety of educational programs to develop strong academic foundation.
- Administered tests and assessed results to evaluate student understanding of material.
- Directed individualized instruction in various subjects to achieve educational goals and drive curriculum requirements.
- Prepared daily and weekly lesson plans to help students meet learning goals.
- Instructed students in standardized subjects as well as general learning strategies and skills for social development and character.
- Formed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts and phone calls.
- Deployed assessment data to drive instruction and student mastery of standards.
- Worked with school administrators to develop classroom management policies for grade level.
- Encouraged positive behaviors through active supervision and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Identified student needs and collaborated with faculty to resolve social, cognitive or behavioral challenges.
- Oversaw class field trips to keep students safe and educate about related topics.
- Upheld values-based approach to maintain positive culture among students and staff.
- Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to plan and implement curriculum.
- Cultivated and developed inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, families and staff.
- Collaborated with other teachers on interdisciplinary projects and activities.
- Prepared, administered and graded daily work and tests to evaluate student's progress.
- Supported English language learners by providing additional resources such as bilingual dictionaries or online tutorials.
- Led extra-curricular activities such as art clubs or afterschool programs.
Geary County School DistrictJunction City, KS
Kindergarten Teacher
05.2017 - 08.2019
Job overview
- Supported at-risk students by providing additional assistance in order to help them reach grade level standards.
- Planned and implemented engaging lessons to meet the individual needs of each student.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and grades as required by school policy.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Collaborated with others to discuss new opportunities.
- Oversaw class field trips to keep students safe and educate about related topics.
- Improved students' reading independence using methodical sensory lessons on phonemic awareness and strategies for decoding by sounding out words.
- Documented and shared important milestones with each student's parents and guardians.
- Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings, and increase overall student happiness.
- Facilitated parent and teacher conferences in order to discuss student progress.
- Attended educational conferences and teacher training workshops to improve professional competence.
- Implemented focused lessons for literacy readiness highlighting phonics, language comprehension and writing abilities.
- Taught basic academic lessons related to color, shape and number and letter recognition.
- Developed assessments to test student growth.
- Guided reading aloud to spark imagination and foster reading comprehension and vocabulary development.
- Used wide range of instructional strategies and technologies to meet and enhance needs of diverse student population.
- Integrated technology into lesson plans.
- Referred to district standards to plan lessons and prepare students to take standardized assessments.
- Collaborated with colleagues on various projects related to curriculum development and assessment strategies.
- Explored foundational learning concepts with students through hands-on activities, videos and class discussions.
- Promoted collaborative learning among peers through group work activities.
- Attended professional development workshops in order to stay abreast of current trends in education.
K-ScrubsManhattan, KS
Sales Representative
09.2015 - 05.2017
Job overview
- Answered inquiries from prospective customers regarding features of products and services offered.
- Researched competitors' products, prices, and sales techniques.
- Identified opportunities for cross-selling additional products and services.
- Greeted customers to determine wants or needs.
- Developed key customer relationships to increase sales.
- Stocked shelves and supplies and organized displays to focus customer attention on specific items.
- Computed purchases and received and processed cash or credit payment.
- Organized client visits, presentations, product demonstrations and trade shows.
- Developed customized sales techniques to successfully sell and upsell services to new and existing clients.
- Demonstrated product features to align with customer needs.
- Fostered relationships with customers to expand customer base and retain business.
- Opened and closed cash registers by counting money, separating charge slips and balancing drawers.
- Monitored customer order process and addressed customer issues.
- Prepared merchandise for purchase or rental.
- Placed special orders or called other stores to find desired items.
- Bagged or packaged purchases and wrapped gifts.
- Maintained records related to sales for store management.
- Answered store and merchandise questions and led customers to wanted items.
- Maintained knowledge of sales and promotions, return policies and security practices.
- Recommended, selected and located merchandise based on customer desires.
- Placed orders and answered customer questions in-person, through email and over phone to maximize customer service.
- Adhered to company initiatives and achieved established goals.
- Watched for and recognized security risks and thefts to prevent or handle situations.
- Drove substantial sales through suggestive selling and by promoting add-on purchases.
- Performed floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance and housekeeping to keep sales areas well-stocked, organized and current.
- Ticketed, arranged and displayed merchandise to promote sales.
- Developed and maintained relationships with existing clients to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Assisted in developing promotional materials such as flyers, brochures.
- Cleaned shelves, counters and tables to maintain organized store.
- Unboxed new merchandise and restocked shelves in appealing and organized arrangements to promote items.
- Organized store by returning merchandise to proper areas and restocked displays.
- Presented products and services to prospective and existing customers to meet client needs.
- Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
Justice Tween BrandsManhattan , KS
Lead Brand Representative
08.2012 - 09.2015
Job overview
- Employed basic selling techniques to engage with customers.
- Gave out product samples, coupons and pamphlets to encourage sales.
- Watched crowd to identify prospects, capture interest and maximize sales opportunities.
- Recommended, selected and helped locate merchandise based on guest needs and desires.
- Set up presentation stations, managed inventory and broke down displays at end of demonstrations.
- Maintained professionality and efficiency while working closely with leadership.
- Restocked shelves at retail locations with products to match planned demonstrations.
- Promoted positive company image through superior customer service experiences.
- Organized and carried out promotional events, set up and tore down event sites and interacted with customers.
- Introduced sales, promotions and other brand initiatives to gain customer loyalty.
- Facilitated training sessions for staff on how best to represent the brand during interactions with customers.
- Provided leadership and guidance to team members on branding objectives.
- Put together eye-catching displays to attract potential customers and encourage questions.
- Increased sales by encouraging customers to purchase additional products and services.
- Operated point-of-sale system to complete sales transactions.
- Conversed with customers to share information about products and services.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Education
Kansas State UniversityManhattan
Bachelor of Science from Education
05-2017
University Overview
Skills
- Classroom Support
- Test Proctoring
- Arts and Crafts
- Student Records Management
- IEP Compliance
- Differentiated Instruction
- Schedule Management
- Activity Oversight
- Clerical Support
- Teacher Support
- Small Group Instruction
- Documentation
- Crisis Intervention
- Parent Communication
- Classroom Technology
- National Education Association
- Customer Engagement
- Sales Support
- Customer Relations
- Brand Awareness
- Sales
- Customer Service
- Data-Driven Decision-Making
- Scheduling
- Sales Expertise
- Staff Training
- Interactive Teaching and Learning
- Skilled With Animoto and Prezi
- Performance Assessments
- Serving Diverse Communities
- Clear Public Speaking Skills
- Public Speaking
- Technology Integration
- ESOL Certified
- Data-Driven Instruction
References
References
References available upon request.Timeline
Paraprofessional
Liberty County Schools
08.2023 - Current
6th Grade ELA Teacher
Liberty County Schools
08.2022 - 05.2023
3rd Grade Teacher
Marietta City Schools
08.2020 - 05.2022
1st Grade Teacher
Geary County School District
08.2019 - 05.2020
Kindergarten Teacher
Geary County School District
05.2017 - 08.2019
Sales Representative
K-Scrubs
09.2015 - 05.2017
Lead Brand Representative
Justice Tween Brands
08.2012 - 09.2015
Kansas State University
Bachelor of Science from Education
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