Patricia M Brooks
Macon,NC
Summary
Highly qualified NC Visual Arts Educator who is adept at managing heavy workloads while focusing on completing task at hand. Enterprising small business owner successful in leading every facet of new and ongoing business operations. Strategic thinker and tactical decision-maker with passion for serving customers and exceeding expectations. Creative problem solver skilled at de-escalating situations and driving positive change.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Visual Arts Teacher
Roanoke Rapids Graded Schools
01.2007 - Current
- Developed and implemented various thematic lesson plans, utilizing age-appropriate material and focusing on relevant topics.
- Taught classes on painting, collage, and color theory.
- Inspired students and assisted in developing creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media.
Visual Arts Teacher K
Nash/ Rocky Mount Schools
08.2004 - 12.2006
- Developed and implemented various thematic lesson plans, utilizing age-appropriate material and focusing on relevant topics.
- Taught classes on painting, collage, and color theory.
- Inspired students and assisted in developing creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media.
- Managed art room supplies, equipment and resources to maintain consistent supply for projects.
Administrative Assistant
David’s Restaurant
01.2003 - 07.2004
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
Owner/Operator
Junction Coffee Shop
12.2000 - 01.2003
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Kept all building areas and equipment functional and well-organized to promote business performance.
- Developed and nurtured lasting customer relationships by projecting professional corporate image and responding quickly to logistical and scheduling issues.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
General Education Teacher
Halifax County Schools
08.1990 - 10.1999
- Conducted skills assessments to uncover performance gaps.
- Utilized multimedia strategies to facilitate learning and increase student engagement.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Created and presented clever lessons to engage students and focus on core subjects necessary for personal and academic growth.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
Education
BS - Elementary Education
Bob Jones University
Skills
- Curriculum Implementation
- Scheduling Coordination
- Personnel Management
- Individualized Instruction
- Progress Reporting
- Operations Management
- Business Planning
- Staff Training and Development
- Records Organization and Management
Certification
- Elementary Education K-8 NC Teaching License
- Visual Arts K-12 NC Teaching License
Timeline
Visual Arts Teacher
Roanoke Rapids Graded Schools
01.2007 - Current
Visual Arts Teacher K
Nash/ Rocky Mount Schools
08.2004 - 12.2006
Administrative Assistant
David’s Restaurant
01.2003 - 07.2004
Owner/Operator
Junction Coffee Shop
12.2000 - 01.2003
General Education Teacher
Halifax County Schools
08.1990 - 10.1999
BS - Elementary Education
Bob Jones University
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