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Phyllis Neal

North Little Rock,AR.

Summary

Driven motivator with a passion to educate. With a go getter attitude, and tenacious committed determination, these are the marks which make an impression on the chalk board of life's teachable moments ...

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Jacksonville North Pulaski School District
Jacksonville, AR
08.2021 - Current
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Developed rules and set goals to maintain order in classroom.
  • Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
  • Administered and graded tests and quizzes and reported performance to primary teacher.
  • Incorporating both old and new technology into the classroom to create a nd enjoyable learning environment.
  • Studied changing regional curriculums to maintain knowledge of lesson plans for short- and long-term substitute positions.
  • Maintained a high level of professionalism & calmness in high stress situations.

UNEMPLOYMENT JOB AFFECTED bY COVID-19

Kelly Educational Staffing
North Little Rock/ Jacksonville, AR
03.2020 - 06.2021

Unable to work from March 2020- June 2021 due to wide spread of Covid, and close contact with others.

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Kelly Services (Jacksonville/N.L.R.) Pulaski Dis.
Jacksonville, AR
08.2019 - 03.2020
  • Assigned, explained and graded homework.
  • Use proactive behavior modifications to promote positive reinforcement & strategies to keep students on task.
  • Followed classroom plans left by teacher to continue students education and core concepts.

OTR Commercial Truck Driver

Thompson Transportation
North Little Rock, AR
04.2017 - 07.2019
  • Maintained safe driving record by observing road rules, remaining cautious and alert in unfamiliar areas and keeping control of vehicle.
  • Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to valuable assets across long-haul transports.
  • Kept meticulous logs of correspondence with customers and freight recipients.
  • Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.

CDL Class a Truck Driver

Vouk Transportation
Little Rock, AR
09.2013 - 04.2017
  • Fastened chains, straps, covers and binders to secure load during transit.
  • Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
  • Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
  • Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
  • Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
  • Maintained organized, clean and professional vehicle to protect company reputation with customers.

Truck Driver

Freight Systems/ USXpress Logistic
North Little Rock, AR
06.2010 - 08.2013
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
  • Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
  • Maximized load safety by balancing, securing and weighing products.
  • Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts.

Truck Driver

Willis Shaw Enterprise (WSE)
Elm Springs, Ar.
01.2005 - 06.2010
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Familiar with various types of refrigeration units, operations and regulating temperature control
  • Demonstrated safe driving by keeping safe distance.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Operate in cab equipment such as Qualcomm, electric logs, tablets invertors, phones, e-z pass, laptops, apps and various types of software
  • Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.

Lead Preschool Teacher

Helping Hands Children Center And Services
North Little Rock, AR
03.1999 - 11.2004
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Collaborated with Educators, Physical Therapist, Speech Pathologist, and Occupational Therapist to establish the best learning environment possible.
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Planned educational opportunities based on children's interests.
  • Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
  • Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
  • Utilized books, songs and games to engage students.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.

Paraeducator, Special Education

Adams County School District 12
Northglenn, CO
08.1998 - 03.1999
  • Monitored classroom to observe students' progress in developing skills as well as manage distracting or inappropriate behavior.
  • Assisted teachers and Co teaching by working individually with students with special needs, helping each navigate education system.
  • Collaborated with teachers to help with classroom and workload management.
  • Documented behaviors, implemented interventions and treatment results.
  • Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
  • Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
  • Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
  • Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas.


Special Needs Instructor

North Metro Community Services
Denver, CO
04.1993 - 08.1998
  • While employed I received 4 promotions.
  • Metro Base Trainer, Community Base Trainer, Supportive Living Consultant, Base Supervisor
  • daily gave clear instruction to clients and staff ranging various ages and skill levels.
  • Preparing individuals to transition into becoming as independent as possible.
  • By appling life skills & step by step information along with good instruction the basic learner becomes skilled to advance ahead in the following areas meal prep, laundry, bill pay, self care and hygiene, job seeking and maintain employment.
  • Monitoring taking notes and charting ones strengths and weaknesses to track progress.
  • Prepared equipment before each class by setting up and stored items promptly after classes.
  • Teaching programs with components for personal safety, and personal growth.
  • Informed site director of concerns regarding health and safety of clients and issues.
  • Helped run in-house required mock drills and monthly in-house training.
  • Motivated clients to achieve their personal fitness goals through developing and modifying routines.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with participants by interacting with small and larger groups.
  • Encouraged participation and increased enjoyment with fun routines, music and hobbies and other healthy interests/ accompaniments.
  • Informed clients about nutrition, lifestyle issues, and weight control.
  • Promoted total wellbeing by encouraging participates to improve nutrition, weight control and lifestyle.

Plumber Apprentice

Total Plumbing
Denver, CO
09.1991 - 04.1993
  • LARGE PROJECTS
  • Installed valves, hangers, supports and flanges inside piping systems of airplane hangers.
  • Independently worked some on projects, while being monitored in processing coordinating and following set by step instructions.
  • Cooperation with other teams and those who were there to do a job too.
  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
  • able to operate 12 line phone service.
  • Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times.
  • Selected type and size of piping required for each project.
  • Offered guidance and training to junior team members.
  • Knowledge small hand tools as well as specialized tools, precision drills, hoists, saws, cutters, pipe threaders, snakes, man lifts, jack hammers,
  • able to sweat copper pipe, wrapping and sealing.
  • able to hang pipe.
  • remove and install toilet fixtures, insolate pipe.
  • install air condition units, ice makers, hot water heaters, water supply to dentist chairs and operation rooms.
  • removal of old sinks, toilets, and tubs.
  • erected ladders, scaffolds, manlifts.
  • able to do light welding
  • demolition
  • trench digging


Education

No Degree - Truck Driving

C-1 Truck Driving Academy
North Little Rock

Skills

  • Enjoy education and enrichment (teaching)& learning
  • Ability to Be Flexible
  • Truck Maneuvering in challenging situations
  • Positive Interactions with people from every walk of life
  • Truck Cab Computer & Operations
  • Stickler on Safety and Emergency Equipment
  • Have over 10 years of accident free commercial driving
  • Have never had any moving violations
  • Have taken defensive driving class over 20 years ago and still use in this method in day to day driving

Timeline

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Jacksonville North Pulaski School District
08.2021 - Current

UNEMPLOYMENT JOB AFFECTED bY COVID-19

Kelly Educational Staffing
03.2020 - 06.2021

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Kelly Services (Jacksonville/N.L.R.) Pulaski Dis.
08.2019 - 03.2020

OTR Commercial Truck Driver

Thompson Transportation
04.2017 - 07.2019

CDL Class a Truck Driver

Vouk Transportation
09.2013 - 04.2017

Truck Driver

Freight Systems/ USXpress Logistic
06.2010 - 08.2013

Truck Driver

Willis Shaw Enterprise (WSE)
01.2005 - 06.2010

Lead Preschool Teacher

Helping Hands Children Center And Services
03.1999 - 11.2004

Paraeducator, Special Education

Adams County School District 12
08.1998 - 03.1999

Special Needs Instructor

North Metro Community Services
04.1993 - 08.1998

Plumber Apprentice

Total Plumbing
09.1991 - 04.1993

No Degree - Truck Driving

C-1 Truck Driving Academy
Phyllis Neal