Paula Adler
Champlin,MN
Summary
General Manager with 24 years of experience in Retail with strong Mentoring/Training/ Employee Development skills. General Manager, Substitute Teacher, and Seasoned Volunteer Teacher/Chaperone with experience helping students and employees develop at an individual pace through personalized support in educational, behavioral and social areas. First-rate communication and planning abilities with a resilient and hardworking nature. Purpose-driven professional when engaging with employees, students, teachers and parents. Consistently maintain a professional appearance and attitude no matter the situation. Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
MN Social Work License
1
1
MN Substitute Teacher License
Work History
Long-Term Substitute Teacher, Fourth Grade
Noble Academy
9477 Decatur Dr N, Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
08.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to accommodate varied student learning styles.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to students, parents and school administrators.
- Assigned, explained and graded homework.
- Collaborated with other educators to plan and review instruction.
- Developed lesson plans to align with grade-level standards and objectives and prepared objectives/ outlines for courses of study by following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.
- Communicated with parents regarding lesson plans and upcoming activities and provided feedback on student performance.
- Attended professional meetings, educational conferences or teacher training workshops to improve professional competence.
- Adapted lesson plans and student activities to meet needs of students with special learning needs.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Counseled students with adjustment or academic problems.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
- Assisted students in mastering subject material and preparing for tests.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Conferred with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
- Monitored student behavior and administered discipline as needed
- Operated computers or audio-visual aids to supplement presentations.
- Supervised gym and recess activities.
Substitute Teacher
Anoka-Hennepin School District
09.2019 - 12.2022
- Follow lesson plans and interpret curriculum based on notes left by the classroom teacher
- Supervise 1-3para-educators per classroom
- Communicate clearly with administration and parents on student accomplishments/struggles
- Supervise 20-30 students per classroom
- Teach via Google Classroom Distance Learning for students in fourth grade, fifth grade and students in Special Education programs
- Utilize technology such as Smart Boards (including Promethean Boards), laptops, tablets, iPads, and projectors and software required per the curriculum
- Develop creative activities for student participation and learning especially when lesson plans were unavailable
- Provide support and assistance to students throughout the school day.
General Manager
Holly's Hobby Ltd
06.1996 - 05.2021
- Built website for personalized Christmas ornaments
- Www.hollyshobbychristmasshop.com
- Effectively allocated tasks during high-traffic times to keep operations running smoothly and employees focused
- Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences
- Maintained focus during busy times and delegated tasks to employees to keep business running smoothly.
- Trained and developed new employees for ease of transition onto team
- Hired and trained employees
- Schedule 3-4 employees each week to maximize productivity
- Coordinated schedules and assigned team members' shifts
- Responsible for profit and loss control
- Consistently achieved sales goals
- Monitored and ensured staff adhered to all company policies and procedures
- Inventoried stock
- Operated the cash drawer
- Confirmed payments, refunds, etc
- Resolved payment and order disputes
Co-Leader
Girl Scouts River Valleys
09.2015 - Current
- Work with a, , Treasurer, and 5 other adult volunteers to manage twelve girl scouts and their families
- Assist them with achievements within their communities, lead them in by-monthly meetings,
- GS Cookie sales and coordinate field trips
Volunteer Coordinator
Champlin Park Volleyball Booster Club
01.2022 - Current
- Coordinate volunteers for no less than ten functions hosted by the Champlin Park Volleyball team.
- Scheduling, attending events and tracking volunteer hours.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Presentation College
Aberdeen, SD05.1998
Transfered - Psychology/Sociology
MSU-Moorhead
Moorhead, MN05.1996
High School Diploma -
Brandon Valley High School
Brandon, SD05.1993
Skills
- Student Motivation and Engagement
- Parent Relations
- Special Projects
- Test and Assignment Evaluation
- Smart Board Technology
- Instructional Strategies
- Interactive Media
- Positive Learning Environment
- Lesson Implementation
- Student Progress Reporting
- Behavior Redirection
- Positive Reinforcement
Certification
- MN Social Work License - 1998-2001; 2022-Current
- Licensed Substitute Teacher - 2019-Current
Timeline
Long-Term Substitute Teacher, Fourth Grade
Noble Academy
08.2022 - Current
Volunteer Coordinator
Champlin Park Volleyball Booster Club
01.2022 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Anoka-Hennepin School District
09.2019 - 12.2022
Co-Leader
Girl Scouts River Valleys
09.2015 - Current
General Manager
Holly's Hobby Ltd
06.1996 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Presentation College
Transfered - Psychology/Sociology
MSU-Moorhead
High School Diploma -
Brandon Valley High School