Mary Halvorson
Clearwater
Summary
Dynamic educator with experience at Kelly Services, skilled in creative problem solving and classroom management. Developed engaging lesson plans that fostered critical thinking and positive reinforcement strategies, enhancing student participation and learning outcomes. Committed to cultivating relationships and adapting instruction to meet diverse learner needs.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Services
11.2023 - Current
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Prepared objectives and outlines for courses of study by following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.
- Developed creative instructional strategies to keep students engaged and motivated.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
Intern
University of South Fl
01.2024 - 12.2025
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem solving skills to enable students to step out of comfort zone.
- Monitored student progress to provide feedback on assignments and guidance on areas requiring improvement.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
Customer Service Representative
Hy-Vee
02.2020 - 08.2023
- Provided excellent customer care by responding to requests, assisting with product selection and handling ordering functions.
- Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints quickly.
- Exhibited high energy and professionalism when dealing with clients and staff.
Team Member
McDonald's
06.2019 - 01.2020
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Maintained productive, efficient approach to all tasks.
- Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL12-2025
Skills
- Activity management
- Discussion facilitation
- Behavior modeling
- Positive reinforcement
- Classroom management
- Creative problem solving
- Group and individual instruction
- Literacy strategies
- Lesson implementation
Timeline
Intern
University of South Fl
01.2024 - 12.2025
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Services
11.2023 - Current
Customer Service Representative
Hy-Vee
02.2020 - 08.2023
Team Member
McDonald's
06.2019 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of South Florida
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