Natasha Lee
Las Vegas
Summary
As an exceptional educator, I have an in-depth understanding of mathematical theories, instruction, and curriculum development. Through my expertise in assessing student needs, utilizing diverse instructional techniques, and ensuring compliance with standardized testing requirements, I have been able to facilitate the success of numerous students. During the 23-24 school year, I was entrusted with the position of Student Council Advisor, during which I effectively guided and mentored students toward achieving their full potential. My contributions to the field of education have been duly recognized, and I was nominated for the esteemed title of Educator of the Year for the 23-24 school year.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School Mathematics Teacher
Clark County School District
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
07.2021 - Current
- Contributed to school operations and student safety by effectively monitoring students between classes.
- Integrated real-world applications into lessons to increase student understanding and interest in mathematics.
- Advised students on career and educational pathways relevant to interests and abilities.
- PLC (Professional Learning Community) Leader for 22-23 school year.
- Provided ongoing encouragement and recognition celebrating successes achieved by individuals or teams within your PLC.
- Ensure team norms are developed and followed.
- Guide teams in setting weekly agendas.
- Ensure team notes are recorded and accessible.
- Facilitate team meetings to assure that the team is working toward team, building, and district goals.
- Developed and maintained course schedules and syllabi.
- Coordinated support resources and activities to meet student needs.
- Maintained accurate records of student grades, attendance, and behavior issues.
- Encouraged student participation by creating a supportive and inclusive classroom atmosphere.
- Evaluated academic growth of students to prepare report cards and update records.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student progress and areas of improvement.
- Adopted material and methods to develop sequential assignments and lesson plans that guided and challenged students.
- Diversified instructional techniques to support subgroups of students.
- Developed lesson plans to teach various mathematical concepts to students.
- Integrated technologies and online learning tools to improve student learning and engagement.
- Established and maintained standards of student behavior to provide orderly and productive classroom environment.
- Evaluated student performance through quizzes, tests, and homework assignments.
- Sequenced concepts and correlated objectives and math topics to aid learners in demonstrating mastery of topics.
- Created engaging in-class activities to promote critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Participated in department meetings, school-wide events, and parent-teacher conferences.
- Coordinated with special education teachers to develop appropriate accommodations for students with disabilities.
- Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum development and implementation.
- Attended professional development workshops to stay current on best practices in math education.
- Applied current best practices to teach mathematical concepts, principles and skills.
- Provided one-on-one tutoring for students struggling with math concepts.
- Prepared students for standardized testing by reviewing essential math concepts and test-taking strategies.
- Explained complex mathematical problems using demonstrable examples to build student confidence and understanding.
- Offered after-school help sessions for students needing extra support.
- Established culture of learning to engage students in standards-based mathematics curriculum.
- Assessed student comprehension using formative assessments throughout school year.
- Utilized technology, such as computer software and interactive whiteboards, to enhance instruction.
- Established transparent processes for decision-making that fostered trust among all stakeholders involved within your PLC.
- Monitored progress towards meeting established benchmarks related to instruction, curriculum, assessment, culture, climate, leadership development, parental involvement, and other key indicators of success.
- Assisted in selection and implementation of research-based curricula aligned with state standards.
- Supported teachers in developing individualized professional growth plans that align with their goals and priorities of professional learning community.
- Facilitated collaborative learning experiences to enhance student understanding of mathematical concepts.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
Student Council Advisor
Clark County School District, Duane D. Keller MS
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
07.2023 - Current
- Coordinated community service projects for student council to participate in.
- Helped plan annual goals for student council based on its mission statement.
- Mentored students in leadership skills, conflict resolution, and decision-making processes.
- Fostered strong relationships between student council, other clubs/organizations, and school administration.
- Advised students on developing and implementing event plans, such as fundraisers and school dances.
- Oversaw elections for student council positions, ensuring fairness and transparency.
- Monitored budget and expenses for student council activities.
- Provided guidance on effective communication strategies within student body and with faculty.
- Assisted in promoting upcoming events through social media platforms, posters, announcements, assemblies etcetera.
- Collaborated with school administration to ensure events aligned with school policies.
- Maintained records of meeting minutes, attendance, budgets, and other important documents.
- Developed agendas for meetings in collaboration with student council members.
- Planned, directed and participated in recruitment and enrollment activities.
- Coordinated prevention programs and instructional classes covering different topics.
- Organized school events that fostered community engagement and enhanced student participation.
- Facilitated communication between students, faculty, and administration to address concerns and promote initiatives.
CARE Department Chair (KELLER MS)
Clark County School District
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
07.2023 - 05.2024
- Implemented evidence-based practices to address challenging behaviors and promote skill acquisition.
- Attended professional development training sessions related to campus safety regulations and best practices.
- Collaborated with school administrators to develop and implement safety protocols.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of incentive strategies through ongoing monitoring and analysis.
- Addressed any issues or concerns arising from incentive programs promptly.
- Utilized various assessment tools to track positive behavior development.
- Maintained accurate documentation of student progress, interventions used, and any changes made.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss student progress, challenges, and any necessary modifications to intervention plans.
Substitute
CCSD, Various Locations
Nevada, USA
01.2017 - 05.2021
- Taught lessons to classes in various subjects.
- Left detailed notes to notify classroom teachers of student progress.
- Reviewed and implemented prepared lesson plans to maintain class continuity.
- Handled instructional, assignment and testing needs to maintain course progress.
- Modeled collaboration, communication and problem solving to help students overcome challenges.
- Upheld school discipline standards for individual students and entire classroom.
- Led learning activities to boost emotional and social growth, helping students develop soft skills.
- Presented absent teacher's planned lessons using course materials.
- Upheld class discipline to keep students safe and on task.
- Kept students safe and secure with vigilant monitoring.
- Ensured smooth transitions between class periods and activities.
- Managed classroom activities in absence of regular teacher.
Temporary Staff Member
Ethel M/ Mars Chocolate
Henderson, Nevada, USA
10.2020 - 01.2021
- Checked in guests for a garden walk
- Kept workspace clean, neat, and free of safety hazards or productivity impediments.
- Checked guests' temperatures
- Packaged chocolate for guests
- Assisted in maintaining a clean area for guests.
- Handled guest check-ins and reservations, verifying details.
- Informed customers of promotions and special offers to increase sales.
- Collaborated across departments to resolve customer-related issues.
- Handled customer inquiries, payments, and service requests.
- Built trusting relationships with customers to better understand their needs.
- Delivered fast and friendly service to handle questions and service complaints.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with fast, knowledgeable service.
- Collaborated with colleagues and co-workers to deliver quality customer experience.
- Met personal, team, and company goals in a customer service environment.
CTT
CCSD, Whitney Elementary
Henderson, Nevada, USA
10.2018 - 05.2020
- Helped students develop critical thinking skills and strong study habits to improve grades.
- Coordinated lesson plans, course materials and discussion questions to prepare for session.
- Reviewed classwork and assisted with homework to boost student understanding of assignments.
- Applied learning strategies to assist students with concepts.
- Diversified teaching methods to meet student learning styles.
- Suggested learning resources to increase student interest and retention.
- Monitored students' progress and provided regular feedback.
- Assessed students' skill levels and determined individual needs.
- Reviewed class materials with students by discussing text and going over assignments.
- Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions in various subjects.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet diverse learning styles.
- Developed personalized learning plans for each student.
- Facilitated group tutoring sessions when needed.
- Kept accurate records of session notes and students' achievements.
Front Desk Receptionist
Gentle Dental
Nevada, USA
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Manage day-to-day operations of the dental office
- Open and close dental offices according to office protocol while maintaining a professional reception area
- Review the office for a neat, professional appearance and make necessary changes
- Check the daily schedule for accuracy and post it in all treatment rooms
- Answer and respond to telephone calls with professionalism
- Greet and welcome patients and visitors to the practice
- Check-in patients according to office protocol, verifying and updating patient information
- Manage recall and inactive patient system
- Confirm the next day's appointments according to protocol and patient preferences
- Schedule patients for efficient use of doctor and staff time
- Check patients quick-fill list to try to fill in cancellation and no-show appointment times
- Gather and accurately record insurance information from patients
- See that records are stored securely and handled in compliance with HIPAA privacy and security regulations
- Accurately file patient information
- Arrange patient charts and radiographs for the next day's appointments.
- Fielded incoming telephone calls to answer questions, direct callers and take messages for staff.
- Delivered reliable customer service to guests upon arrival.
- Notified staff of arrivals and upcoming meeting times, maintaining appointment schedules.
- Protected confidential guest and business information.
- Kept front of house clean and orderly.
- Remained calm, resourceful, and proactive while resolving complex issues.
- Greeted patients upon arrival and obtained necessary personal information.
- Answered phones and greeted guests professionally.
- Exhibited professionalism during challenging situations to improve patient satisfaction.
- Scheduled appointments for patients in coordination with dental staff availability.
Client Services Representative
Next Generation Enrollment
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Benefits Enrolment
- Flexible Spending (FSA, HRA, HSA, DCA, TRN, PKG) knowledge
- HIPAA trained
- COBRA knowledge, able to read and understand benefit enrollment and selection
- Knowledge and understanding with Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage, along with deductible, out-of-pocket, co-payment, and co-insurance informed.
- Prepared and processed new business paperwork to assist clients in signing up for new services.
- Provided accurate, timely information to clients via phone, email, or chat.
- Established strong customer relationships with regular outreach and follow-ups to maintain high satisfaction rate.
- Negotiated policy terms, conditions, and premiums with insurers on behalf of clients.
- Verified type of insurance coverage, funding type and general eligibility.
- Prepared patient documents with clear explanations of insurance coverage, benefits and insurance company policies.
Customer Service
Walmart
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
01.2014 - 01.2014
- Maintain returns and search sales records
- Swiftly and efficiently resolve customer requests
- Monitor quality control, constantly seeking new ways to improve customer service.
- Recommended items or alternative choices for out-of-stock products.
- Participated in ongoing cross-training opportunities to become better employee.
- Verified product pricing using electronic systems or associate assistance.
- Answered customer questions regarding products and services, company policies and pricing.
- Returned unwanted items to appropriate departments for restocking.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with fast, knowledgeable service.
- Assisted customers in locating needed products.
- Collaborated with colleagues and co-workers to deliver quality customer experience.
- Answered inbound calls to handle various concerns, set appointments and close sales.
- Delivered fast and friendly service to handle questions and service complaints.
- Used business and product knowledge to solve customer needs.
- Suggested additional products and services to increase sales.
- Maintained strong working relationships inside and outside organization.
- Delivered consistent high-quality service to maintain customer loyalty.
- Answered customer questions about return and exchange policies.
- Ensured security measures were maintained within cash office to prevent theft or loss of funds.
Host
Red Robin
Henderson, Nevada, USA
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Assist in seating and accommodating guests accordingly
- Assist servers in obtaining drinks and serving food
- Assigned charts for each server and made sure they knew where they would be going.
- Monitored dining area to track seating availability, service and occupancy.
- Offered flexible working hours to cover busy shifts during periods of high demand.
- Anticipated guest needs for personalized and seamless service.
- Coordinated waitstaff to balance workload between restaurant sections.
- Met goals for fast table turnaround and low customer wait times by controlling guest flow.
- Greeted guests upon arrival and escorted them to their tables.
- Answered phone calls and provided information on menu items, specials, and operating hours.
- Assisted servers in setting up tables with appropriate tableware and condiments.
- Assisted bussers in clearing tables to expedite turnover time between seatings.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as turning on lights, preparing outdoor seating areas, and locking doors.
- Maintained cleanliness of hostess stand, lobby area, and menus.
- Monitored dining room capacity to ensure optimal guest experience.
- Coordinated seating arrangements to accommodate walk-ins and reservations effectively.
- Addressed customer concerns or complaints professionally and promptly.
Kids World Attendant (Closed Down)
Club Sport Green Valley
Henderson, NEVADA, USA
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Supervising children
- Cleaning
- Checking in and out members
- Decorate for special events
- Assist with Kronos Time & Attendance.
- Supported children's cognitive, social and emotional development with quality childcare.
- Recorded daily activities, progress and incidents for director and parent review.
- Minimized spread of infectious diseases using proper cleaning and sanitation protocols.
- Created inclusive atmosphere that welcomed all children regardless of abilities or background.
- Monitored overall cleanliness of childcare facility, adhering to health department guidelines.
- Managed daily schedules, ensuring balance of structured activities and free playtime.
- Assisted children with homework and other school-related tasks.
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks for children.
- Maintained safe, nurturing environment for children under care.
- Administered first aid, following proper safety protocols.
- Supervised and guided students toward good behaviors and opportunities for learning.
- Coordinated smooth drop-off and pick-up procedures for busy parents.
- Encouraged children to create, explore and learn with confidence.
- Maintained cleanliness of reception area.
- Greeted gym members and guests upon arrival.
- Answered phone calls to answer questions, encourage visits and set up appointments.
- Managed member check-ins using gym software system.
Education
No Degree - Middle School Teaching (Math)
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UTDegree in Elementary Edu. - Elementary Education
Nevada State College
Henderson, Nevada12-2020
Elementary Edu. - undefined
College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, Nevada05-2017
High School Diploma - undefined
Del Sol Academy of the Performing Arts
Las Vegas, Nevada06-2008
Skills
- Critical Thinker
- Adaptability
- Advanced Analytical Skills
- Computer Skills - quickly learned Canvas operations
- Organization Skills
- Communication Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Empathy
- Leadership
- Multitasking
- Positivity
- Self Motivated
- Time Management
- Collaborative Learning
- Feedback Techniques
- Team Building
- Event Planning
- Goal Setting
- Multicultural Awareness
- Problem-Solving
- Volunteer Coordination
- Leadership Development
- Student Recruitment
- Effective Communication
- Motivational Techniques
- Strategic Planning
- Community Outreach
- Academic Advising
- Curriculum Implementation
- Classroom Instruction
- Student Engagement
Accomplishments
- Spirit of Nevada Award (four years in a row)
- National Gold Council of Excellence Award (three years in a row)
RELATED EXPERIENCE
- Course in Intro Info Systems Concepts and applications of Information Systems, Introduction to hardware, software data, and file concepts. Microcomputer applications software including word processing, spreadsheet, database, Internet, and presentation software.
- Course in Microsoft Office Beginning features of Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint, including word processing, spreadsheets, database management, and presentations. Emphasis on office documents for desired professional-quality beginning skills in these programs.
Timeline
Student Council Advisor
Clark County School District, Duane D. Keller MS
07.2023 - Current
CARE Department Chair (KELLER MS)
Clark County School District
07.2023 - 05.2024
Middle School Mathematics Teacher
Clark County School District
07.2021 - Current
Temporary Staff Member
Ethel M/ Mars Chocolate
10.2020 - 01.2021
CTT
CCSD, Whitney Elementary
10.2018 - 05.2020
Substitute
CCSD, Various Locations
01.2017 - 05.2021
Front Desk Receptionist
Gentle Dental
01.2015 - 01.2017
Client Services Representative
Next Generation Enrollment
01.2014 - 01.2015
Customer Service
Walmart
01.2014 - 01.2014
Host
Red Robin
01.2012 - 01.2013
Kids World Attendant (Closed Down)
Club Sport Green Valley
01.2010 - 01.2012
Degree in Elementary Edu. - Elementary Education
Nevada State College
Elementary Edu. - undefined
College of Southern Nevada
High School Diploma - undefined
Del Sol Academy of the Performing Arts
No Degree - Middle School Teaching (Math)
Western Governors University