- Supporting STEM education initiatives and mentorship programs
- Web Development and Design
- Community Cleanup
- Graphic Design
- Volunteering
- Youth Development Programs
- Offering time and support to shelters for the homeless, women, and animals
- Genealogy
- High-Intensity Interval Training
- Enjoy hobbies that combine physical activity with outdoor exploration
Monica Wheat
Saraland
Summary
Dedicated and passionate Secondary Science teacher committed to nurturing a positive learning environment that enables adolescents to thrive and develop into S.T.E.M.-driven individuals. Skilled in employing empathy and emotional intelligence to effectively manage classroom behavior while leveraging student feedback to create dynamic lesson plans tailored to individual strengths and weaknesses. Organized professional with a proven track record in teaching, guidance, and coaching, consistently investing in the potential of young minds. Driven by the belief that a mind is a valuable investment, striving to inspire and engage students in meaningful educational experiences.
Experienced with complex scientific methodologies and research techniques. Utilizes analytical skills to drive meaningful insights and advancements. Strong understanding of experimental design and data analysis, ensuring accurate and impactful results.
Professional retail management professional with proven track record in leading store operations and driving sales growth. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, ensuring reliability and adaptability to changing needs. Expertise in inventory management, customer service, and staff training, coupled with excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Enthusiastic about creating positive shopping experience and optimizing store performance.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Store Manager, Lead Associate
Dollar General
10.2017 - 09.2025
- Directed daily operations, ensuring optimal inventory management and customer satisfaction.
- Mentored staff, fostering professional development and enhancing team performance.
- Implemented strategic sales initiatives, driving revenue growth and increasing market share.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends, informing product selection and promotional strategies.
- Established and maintained relationships with vendors, negotiating favorable terms for the store.
- Streamlined operational processes, improving efficiency and reducing overhead costs.
- Improved customer satisfaction through staff training in customer service and product knowledge.
- Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
- Assisted with hiring, training and mentoring new staff members.
- Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
- Addressed customer complaints promptly and professionally, resolving issues to maintain positive relationships with clientele.
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
- Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge, and service requirements.
- Optimized labor scheduling according to store needs while adhering to budget constraints, maximizing productivity without compromising service quality.
- Managed financial aspects of store operations, including budget planning, expense tracking, and accurate record-keeping to maintain fiscal responsibility.
SCIENCE TEACHER
Accel Academy
08.2022 - 07.2024
- Plan demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic and ability backgrounds.
- Collaborated with fellow educators to share best practices and improve instructional strategies.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and provided targeted feedback.
- Mentored new teachers, offering guidance on classroom management and curriculum delivery.
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Led professional development workshops focusing on innovative teaching methodologies and assessment techniques.
- Delivered interactive lessons to help students comprehend complex concepts.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and academic performance; consistently enforced policies while maintaining fairness and respect toward all students.
- Designed innovative science curricula to engage students and promote critical thinking.
- Enhanced classroom environment for effective learning by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world applications of scientific concepts.
- Championed a positive classroom culture where questions were encouraged and mistakes viewed as learning opportunities, boosting overall student confidence in their abilities as scientists.
- Collaborated with other teachers to integrate science into other curricula.
- Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
SCIENCE TEACHER
Williamson Preparatory Academy
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Plan demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic and ability backgrounds.
- Collaborated with fellow educators to share best practices and improve instructional strategies.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and provided targeted feedback.
- Mentored new teachers, offering guidance on classroom management and curriculum delivery.
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Led professional development workshops focusing on innovative teaching methodologies and assessment techniques.
- Delivered interactive lessons to help students comprehend complex concepts.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and academic performance; consistently enforced policies while maintaining fairness and respect toward all students.
- Designed innovative science curricula to engage students and promote critical thinking.
- Enhanced classroom environment for effective learning by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world applications of scientific concepts.
SCIENCE TEACHER
CHASTANG-FOURNIER K-8 SCHOOL, MCPSS
07.2018 - 07.2021
- Plan demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic and ability backgrounds.
- Incorporate blended learning into classroom using relevant technology.
- Encourage parent and community involvement, obtain information for parents when requested, promptly return phone calls, answer emails.
- Observe and evaluate students’ performance and development
- 2018-2019: 7TH Grade Life Science Teacher
- 2019-2020: 8th Grade Physical Science
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligning with curriculum standards.
- Integrated technology into classroom activities to foster interactive learning experiences.
- Facilitated hands-on experiments to enhance student understanding of scientific concepts.
SUMMER SCHOOL TEACHER
HANKINS MIDDLE SCHOOL, MCPSS
05.2019 - 07.2019
- Prepare students in advancement of specific subject in reaching standards and objectives in a six-week session.
- Plan demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic and ability backgrounds.
- Incorporate blended learning into classroom using relevant technology.
- Encourage parent and community involvement, obtain information for parents when requested, promptly return phone calls, answer emails.
- SUMMER 2019: 6TH Grade Earth Science
Education
Master of Science - Advanced Science
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05-2027
Bachelor of Arts - PRE-MEDICAL
Talladega College
Talladega, AL05.2018
Skills
- Athletic coaching experience
- Excellent Classroom Management
- Implementation of the buddy teacher system
- Time Management skills
- Communication skills
- Advance understanding of the utilization of modern technology
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Customer relations
- Multitasking and organization
- Store operations
- Operations management
- Recruiting and hiring
- Operations
- Relationship building and management
- Documentation and reporting
- Strategic thinker
- Bank deposit procedures
- Accurate money handling
- Customer response
- Sales professional
- Retail merchandise quality standards
- Faculty collaboration and support
- Inquiry-based learning
- Technology integration
- Classroom management
- Safety processes and procedures
- Research and experiments
- Assay development
- Laboratory techniques
- Results analysis
- Research methods
- Chemical analysis
Accomplishments
- Increased sales by 154% by coaching department managers on new merchandising standards.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Achieved positive through effectively helping with mathematics intervention.
Affiliations
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated
LSAMP
Certification
- AMSTI: 7TH AND 8TH Grade
- Google Classroom
- Flocabulary
- Microsoft
- NearPod
- Capturing Kids Heart
- AP Biology
- CPR and First Aid
Interests
Timeline
SCIENCE TEACHER
Accel Academy
08.2022 - 07.2024
SCIENCE TEACHER
Williamson Preparatory Academy
07.2021 - 07.2022
SUMMER SCHOOL TEACHER
HANKINS MIDDLE SCHOOL, MCPSS
05.2019 - 07.2019
SCIENCE TEACHER
CHASTANG-FOURNIER K-8 SCHOOL, MCPSS
07.2018 - 07.2021
Store Manager, Lead Associate
Dollar General
10.2017 - 09.2025
Master of Science - Advanced Science
Liberty University
Bachelor of Arts - PRE-MEDICAL
Talladega College