Experienced classroom teacher devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
General Operations Manager
DC Tire And Auto
06.2022 - 09.2023
Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications and missed deadlines.
Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
Boosted team member productivity by enhancing performance monitoring and instituting motivational approaches.
Managed daily operations of auto repair organization, orchestrating forward-thinking strategies to accomplish profit and expansion goals.
Drafted invoices for completed work.
Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
Monitored over 8 employees' day-to-day activities and made plans to rectify issues.
Appraised inventory levels every week and ordered new merchandise to keep quantities well-stocked.
Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
Teacher
Amelia County School Board
08.2009 - 06.2022
Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
Completed daily reports, meal count sheets and attendance logs.
Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized 504 plans as part of integrated classroom.
Collaborated with faculty to develop after-school tutoring program for struggling students.
Piloted program to address proposed state subject area competencies and standards.
Daycare Provider
Self-employed
07.2004 - 08.2009
Maintained safe play environment by emphasizing and maintaining cleanliness and organization.
Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction.
Met with parents about daily activities, positive developments and issues.
Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
Planned and guided age-appropriate tasks like reading, crafts and movement.
Offered top-notch care to 8+ children at once, ranging in age from 4 months to 12 years.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Arts (Elementary Education NK-8)
Longwood University
Farmville, VA
12.1998
Skills
Leadership
SMART Board Aptitude
RTI Familiarity
Parent and Student Communication
Group and Individual Instruction
Creative Lesson Plan Development
Behavioral Skills Development
Technology Integration
Positive Atmosphere Promotion
Instructional Best Practices
Classroom Management
Title I Knowledge
Student Records Management
Activinspire Knowledge
Active Participation in Groups or Events
Standardized Testing
Effectively Work with Parents
Child Development
Team Teaching and Collaboration
Documentation
Timeline
General Operations Manager
DC Tire And Auto
06.2022 - 09.2023
Teacher
Amelia County School Board
08.2009 - 06.2022
Daycare Provider
Self-employed
07.2004 - 08.2009
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Arts (Elementary Education NK-8)