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Nancy Akazaz

Crest Hill,IL

Summary

Proactive and caring worker with over 20 years of experience combined with communication strengths and good observational skills. Skillfully handles day-to-day activities while looking for opportunities to make a difference.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Educational Tutor

Huntington Learning Center
01.2023 - Current
  • Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
  • Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
  • Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
  • Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.

4th grade teacher

Troy District 30C
08.2007 - Current
  • I am currently employed as a full time 4th grade teacher
  • Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
  • Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.

Retail Sales Associate

Fannie May Confections Brands, Inc
10.2020 - 06.2021
  • Key holder - opened and closed store and managed cash register after end of shift to balance and record accurate transactions. Dropped bank deposit at the end of the day.
  • Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
  • Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
  • Maintained clean sales floor and straightened and faced merchandise.
  • Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.

Membership sales/trainer

Curves Fitness for Women
06.2001 - 01.2005
  • Sold memberships and trained women on the Curves circuit.
  • Weighed, measured and encouraged members to assist them in achieving their goals.
  • Prepared pricing agreements and contracts to close sales.
  • Collaborated with clients to maintain relationships and provide customers with thorough support and guidance.

Education

Teaching Certification -

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, IL

experience Certifications and Licenses - undefined

Associate of Arts - Education

Joliet Junior College
Joliet, IL

Skills

  • Communication
  • Computer Proficiency and Microsoft Office
  • Sentence Structure
  • Creative Writing
  • Video Conferencing
  • Writing Assessments
  • Tutoring and Student Assistance
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Organization and Planning Skills
  • Problem-Solving Skills

Additional Information

  • Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Timeline

Educational Tutor

Huntington Learning Center
01.2023 - Current

Retail Sales Associate

Fannie May Confections Brands, Inc
10.2020 - 06.2021

4th grade teacher

Troy District 30C
08.2007 - Current

Membership sales/trainer

Curves Fitness for Women
06.2001 - 01.2005

Teaching Certification -

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Southern Illinois University

experience Certifications and Licenses - undefined

Associate of Arts - Education

Joliet Junior College

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