MICHAEL GRIFFIN
Tampa,FL
Summary
- Compassionate Substitute Teacher with distinguished knowledge of child development. Skilled at working closely with students to maintain progression and control behavioral issues. Committed to keeping up with lesson plans while keeping classrooms fun.
- Driven Substitute Teacher adept at overseeing classes on long-term basis to cover for medical or personal absences. Passionate educator with in-depth approach to learning. Successfully leverages wide range of instructional approaches.
- Student-focused Substitute Teacher accomplished in managing classrooms and delivering lessons. Careful about following teachers' plans and maintaining discipline. Offers great computer skills and solid understanding of classroom technology.
- 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. Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher/Facilitator
Lina Bean Academy Inc. Private School
Tampa, FL
03.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with Lead Teachers/Supervisor to identify areas in need of improvement and implement solutions.
- Delivered upbeat and interesting presentations to promote customer impulse buying and enhance loyalty.
- Used diverse teaching materials and motivational approaches to reduce learning gaps and instruct students.
- Planned and facilitated workshops in accordance with curricula, employing varied methods to maximize attendance.
- Supported students and individuals with issues, liaising between participants, families and program executives about needs.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards
- Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
Home Health Aide
Amaysing Care & Health Services LLC
Tampa, FL
03.2022 - Current
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Sulphur Springs K-8 Community School
Tampa , FL
03.2021 - 12.2021
- Administered and graded tests and quizzes and reported performance to primary teacher.
- Organized lesson plans using teaching software for long-term interim assignments.
- Helped students develop life-long learning skills and good study habits.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
- Implemented outlined grading and assessment techniques to document growth, development and knowledge advancements during teacher absence.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules
Family Caregiver Senior
Helpers
Lakeland, FL
09.2020 - 09.2021
- Changed bandages, dressings, and binders on wounds to promote healing
- Physical therapy activities like [Type] and [Type] were led by to help patients regain range of motion, build muscle, and heal injuries
- Kept track of entire family's schedule and planned events
- Oversaw household budgets and allocated funds for groceries, home and property maintenance, and bill payments.
- Monitored company inventory to keep stock levels and databases updated
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents
- Developed team communications and information for meetings
- Managed team of employees, overseeing hiring, training and professional growth of employees
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
Paraprofessional
Potter Elementary School
Tampa, FL
08.2017 - 07.2020
- Was in charge of maintaining head count and attendance sheets
- Created materials for group and one-on-one instruction
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to aid in delivery of teacher's lessons
- Graded tests and papers for teachers and kept track of their grades
- Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper and crayons
Call Center Representative
OneTouch Direct
Tampa, FL
02.2015 - 11.2017
- Kept accurate and current customer account data with manual form processing and digital information updates
- Maintained high levels of customer satisfaction and retention by and
- Used to effectively manage assigned cases, collecting and documenting details as needed
- Was able to resolve issues by working with epartment's team
- Aided team leaders by providing correct status and performance reports, as well as information on areas where could improve
- Gathered customer feedback and made recommendations to management about
- Michael processes, ensuring customer satisfaction in future interactions.
- Adhered to company policies and scripts to consistently achieve call-time and quality standards
- Collaborated with shipping team to track shipments, verify orders and handle product returns
- Compiled status and performance reports for team leaders to address company strengths and weaknesses
- Used consultative sales techniques to understand customer needs and recommend relevant products and services
- Resolved concerns with products or services to help with retention and drive sales
Cashier
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Tampa, FL
08.2007 - 08.2014
- Kept well-stocked cashier lanes and store shelves to promote strong sales
- Handled POS transactions such as checks, cash, credit card purchases, and refunds
- Stayed up to date on sales by reviewing weekly sales circulars and keeping track of price changes
- Greeted them and gave them product information as customers entered
- Reconciled cash drawer, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies at start and end of each shift
- Increased sales and customer satisfaction by keeping checkout areas clean and organized.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns
- Addressed customer needs and made product recommendations to increase sales
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs
Night Shift Supervisor
McDonald's
Tampa, FL
11.2007 - 05.2009
- Convened evening meetings to plan operations for next day's and shift's crews
- Organized and planned work to meet production and schedule goals
- Streamlined process
- Evaluated work of subordinates
- Improved machinery performance by calibrating it to meet predetermined standards and project requirements
- Planned staffing to ensure optimal coverage in order to meet challenging daily goals
- Confronted internal supply issues head-on and devised innovative solutions to avoid delays and missed deadlines
- Maintained proper stock levels on a line
- Drew up schedule for each job
- Was in charge of business development evaluation and analysis.
- Organized evening meetings to set operations for following day and next shift crew
- Observed each team member to carry out duties and provided constructive criticism
- Maintained stock of products and ordered new products when stock was running low
- Coordinated with production managers, monitoring material movement in and out of facility
- Managed communication between associates and management, addressing key issues and needs
- Upheld federal safety standards and environmental disposal protocols
Education
No Degree - Registered Behavior Technician
MedCerts Career
14143 Farmington Road Livonia, MI 4815410.2021
Associate of Arts - Business Management
University of Arkansas Grantham
Lenexa, KS05.2018
High School Diploma -
Chamberlain High School
Tampa, FL05.2005
Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Emotional Support and Companionship
- Test preparation
- Elementary education
- Safety awareness
- Creative problem solving
- Special education
- Relationship building and management
- Classroom management
- Lesson plan implementation
- Group and individual instruction
- IEP documentation
Certification
RBT Certification As of November 2020. Certified Customer Service Professional with additional certification in IT Fundamentals seeking entry level position that will utilize my skills and education Present Certified Customer Service Professional with additional certification in IT Fundamentals seeking entry level position that will utilize my skills and education.
CPR Certification First Aid Certification
Timeline
Teacher/Facilitator
Lina Bean Academy Inc. Private School
03.2022 - Current
Home Health Aide
Amaysing Care & Health Services LLC
03.2022 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Sulphur Springs K-8 Community School
03.2021 - 12.2021
Family Caregiver Senior
Helpers
09.2020 - 09.2021
Paraprofessional
Potter Elementary School
08.2017 - 07.2020
Call Center Representative
OneTouch Direct
02.2015 - 11.2017
Night Shift Supervisor
McDonald's
11.2007 - 05.2009
Cashier
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
08.2007 - 08.2014
No Degree - Registered Behavior Technician
MedCerts Career
Associate of Arts - Business Management
University of Arkansas Grantham
High School Diploma -
Chamberlain High School
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