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Michelle L. Smith

Michelle L. Smith

Davenport,IA

Summary

Experienced educator with 20+ years of homeschooling experience, adept in communication and logistics. Seeking to apply skills in educational or library settings. Known for meticulous attention to detail and quick adaptability in training environments. Committed to fostering empathetic teaching practices for teachers, students, and trainees. Skilled in improvisation, creativity, and social communication strategies to enrich learning experiences.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Homeschool Educator

Schole Quad Cities
08.2022 - 05.2025
  • Adapted teaching methods and lesson plans to changing student needs.
  • Organized hands-on instructional activities to supplement textbook instruction to engage and motivate students.
  • Attended textbook fairs and homeschool meetings to understand different approaches to the subject matter.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
  • Adapted in creating lesson planning for both 3rd and 4th grade students over three years.

Classified Adtaker/Paginator

Star Courier of Lee Enterprises
01.1995 - 09.2004

Goal-oriented professional with proven success in applying analytical skills to solve complex problems and overcome challenges. Dedicated to enhancing team performance and driving business success.

  • Utilized a personal computer to schedule all classified line ads.
  • Converted ad copy into an ad layout for Display ads.
  • Sold advertising into The Quad City Times, Henry County Advertiser, and Annawan Atkinson News.
  • Customer Service-Handled customer complaints for various departments.
  • Performed information surveys for Advertising.
  • Utilized a personal computer to set up the Classified Section.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.

Logistic Specialist Level 3 Apprentice

Air Force Air National Guard
01.1995 - 05.2000
  • Analyzed Policy and procedures of various Air force Flights.
  • Tracked the efficiency of Air force regulations and manuals.
  • Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.

Adult Education Marketing Assistant

Black Hawk College-East Campus
01.1995 - 04.1995
  • Maintained contact with local social service agencies.
  • Successfully identified new student populations.
  • Initiated student attendance tracking charting.

Hostess/Tour Director

Good's Furniture House
01.1994 - 01.1995
  • Successfully directed the furniture store tour program including scheduling, planning and execution.
  • Contacted scheduled delivery customers.
  • Conducted tours of the facility.
  • Welcomed new customers to the store.
  • Maintained schedule for the Bed and Breakfast operation.
  • Utilized a personal computer to check inventory availability.

Telecommunicator

Ron Weber & Association of Iowa
01.1993 - 01.1994
  • Promoted additional services to credit card holders.
  • Performed product information surveys.
  • Maintained manual programs and records.
  • Tracked customer responses.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

Black Hawk College
Moline, IL

Skills

  • Reading comprehension

  • Multitasking

  • Adaptability and flexibility

  • Subject matter expertise

  • Verbal and written communication

  • Emotional intelligence

Accomplishments

Served as a Youth Small Group Leader for 9 years, mentoring and empathizing with youth in the Quad Cities.

Timeline

Homeschool Educator

Schole Quad Cities
08.2022 - 05.2025

Classified Adtaker/Paginator

Star Courier of Lee Enterprises
01.1995 - 09.2004

Logistic Specialist Level 3 Apprentice

Air Force Air National Guard
01.1995 - 05.2000

Adult Education Marketing Assistant

Black Hawk College-East Campus
01.1995 - 04.1995

Hostess/Tour Director

Good's Furniture House
01.1994 - 01.1995

Telecommunicator

Ron Weber & Association of Iowa
01.1993 - 01.1994

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

Black Hawk College
Michelle L. Smith
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