Rachel Griffin
Portsmouth,VA
Summary
Organized and detail-oriented individual with proven ability to effectively manage and motivate student learning. Collaborates with fellow professionals to promote stimulating learning environment. Offers strong organizational and student engagement skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Suburban Park Elementary, Norfolk Public Schools
Norfolk, VA
08.2024 - Current
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, ensuring a safe and respectful atmosphere for all students.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Improved student comprehension by tailoring teaching methods to individual learning styles.
- Developed lesson plans to align with grade-level standards and objectives.
- Assisted students in mastering subject material and preparing for tests.
- Attended professional meetings, educational conferences or teacher training workshops to improve professional competence.
- Documented student progress and provided regular updates to parents.
- Prepared objectives and outlines for courses of study by following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.
- Conferred with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
- Monitored student behavior and administered discipline as needed.
- Collaborated with other educators to plan and review instruction.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Maintained open lines of communication with parents regarding student progress and any issues that arose during the school year.
- Assisted struggling students through one-on-one sessions, leading to increased academic success.
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Granby Elementary School, Norfolk Public Schools
Norfolk, VA
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, ensuring a safe and respectful atmosphere for all students.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Improved student comprehension by tailoring teaching methods to individual learning styles.
- Assisted students in mastering subject material and preparing for tests.
- Attended professional meetings, educational conferences or teacher training workshops to improve professional competence.
- Documented student progress and provided regular updates to parents.
- Prepared objectives and outlines for courses of study by following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.
- Conferred with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
- Monitored student behavior and administered discipline as needed.
- Collaborated with other educators to plan and review instruction.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Maintained open lines of communication with parents regarding student progress and any issues that arose during the school year.
- Assisted struggling students through one-on-one sessions, leading to increased academic success.
Underclass Student Photographer
Lifetouch Photography
Chesapeake, VA
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing questions or concerns promptly and professionally.
- Exhibited strong time management skills when meeting tight deadlines without sacrificing attention to detail or image quality.
- Selected and set up appropriate props, backdrops, and lighting.
- Set up and take down photography equipment at school events.
- Ensured all equipment was properly maintained and stored securely after each use.
- Implemented safety protocols while photographing activities involving children.
- Set up camera control equipment, stands and tripods for shoots.
- Set up lights, backdrops and props for shoots
- Collaborated successfully with various personalities and work styles.
- Saved and archived images and maintained master image library for future use.
- Worked with students and faculty to successfully take their pictures.
Administrative Assistant
American Fast Home Buyers
Chesapeake, VA
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Contracted maintenance workers based on tenant needs and acted quickly to maintain tenant satisfaction during emergency situations.
- Assisted prospective tenants in paperwork completion and other logistics to facilitate smooth move-in processes.
- Creating files for new contractors and employees
- Established and maintain schedule for operations manager.
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for operations manager and owner of company.
- Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities and communicate instructions.
- Monitored supervisor's work calendar and scheduled appointments, meetings and travel.
- Coached new employees on administrative procedures, company policies and performance standards.
- Intake subcontractor proposals, project punch lists, transmittals and memorandums for organizational support.
- Maintained staff directory and company policy handbook for human resources department.
- Organized daily staff meetings and logged minutes for office records.
- Processed invoices and expenses to facilitate on-time payment.
- Supported efficient meetings by organizing spaces and materials, documenting discussions and distributing meeting notes.
- Responded to requests and scheduled appointments for property showings.
- Greeted clients, showed apartments, and prepared leases.
- Inspected properties before and after new tenant move-ins to schedule maintenance, cleaners and other services.
- Responded to messages and inquiries from various parties and used well-developed active listening and open-ended questioning skills to promote quick issue resolution.
- Verified tenant incomes and other information before accepting lease applications.
- Collected rent and tracked resident payments and information in computer system.
- Collected monthly rent payments and other fees, always properly recording and processing money.
- Kept office supplies well organized and sufficiently stocked, placing orders promptly to replenish materials before depleted.
Daycare Assistant Teacher
La Petite Academy Inc.
Chesapeake, VA
03.2022 - 07.2022
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes, consistently noting successful ideas and identifying areas for improvement.
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support to maintain student progress and development.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Performed staff monitoring duties such as overseeing recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
- Kept records of student progress for teachers and parents and made notes on details such as behavior, comprehension and personal growth.
- Supported teacher in instructing core subjects, delivering supplementary lessons and coordinating materials.
- Collaborated with instructor to assist lesson and curriculum planning efforts.
- Organized classroom library and art areas each day to keep classroom well-maintained.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Assisted students with various needs from putting on coats to go outside to potty training.
- Encouraged curiosity, exploration and problem-solving appropriate to children's development levels.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Met with parents about daily activities, positive developments and issues.
- Kept notes of behavior issues, food served and medications administered to children.
- Served as positive role model, promoting healthy interpersonal behaviors.
- Maintained positive demeanor to facilitate stable, consistent environment.
- Maintained childcare center schedule in alignment with parent needs.
- Documented and reported behavior issues or accidents to parents, minimizing future problems.
- Helped children put on coats, gloves and other cold-weather items in preparation for outdoor activities
Daycare Assistant
Live Oak Little School
Charleston, SC
06.2020 - 11.2020
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes, consistently noting successful ideas and identifying areas for improvement.
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support to maintain student progress and development.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Performed staff monitoring duties such as overseeing recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
- Kept records of student progress for teachers and parents and made notes on details such as behavior, comprehension and personal growth.
- Supported teacher in instructing core subjects, delivering supplementary lessons and coordinating materials.
- Collaborated with instructor to assist lesson and curriculum planning efforts.
- Organized classroom library and art areas each day to keep classroom well-maintained.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Assisted students with various needs from putting on coats to go outside to potty training.
- Encouraged curiosity, exploration and problem-solving appropriate to children's development levels.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Met with parents about daily activities, positive developments and issues.
- Kept notes of behavior issues, food served and medications administered to children.
- Served as positive role model, promoting healthy interpersonal behaviors.
- Maintained positive demeanor to facilitate stable, consistent environment.
- Maintained childcare center schedule in alignment with parent needs.
- Documented and reported behavior issues or accidents to parents, minimizing future problems.
- Helped children put on coats, gloves and other cold-weather items in preparation for outdoor activities
Cashier
Sonic
Columbus, GA
11.2019 - 05.2020
- Answered guest questions and promoted special products.
- Assisted customers in choosing menu items by providing food complementing information.
- Met sales targets by encouraging customers to buy extra food items such as drinks, desserts and sides.
- Memorized orders and maintained 95% accuracy in high-traffic times.
- Balanced orders on trays weighing over 5 lbs and delivered them to cars.
- Identified price of goods and calculated bills with optical price scanners, calculators and cash registers.
- Interpreted food order slips per shift to prepare food according to customer orders.
- Completed milkshakes and ice cream desserts for customers.
- Brewed coffee and tea and changed out drink station syrups.
- Accurately operated cash register to process customer payments.
- Replenished condiments, beverages and supplies while maintaining cleanliness of service areas.
- Performed serving, cleaning and stocking to high standards and provided excellent customer satisfaction.
- Readied customers' take-out orders in secure bags with appropriate amounts of condiments, silverware and napkins.
- Kept drawer balanced by accurately processing cash, credit and debit payments.
- Operated as full-service food provider in fast food establishment by taking orders, preparing meals and collecting payments.
- Documented customer orders and conveyed special requests to kitchen staff.
Virtual Reality Host-Operator
National Infantry Museum
Columbus, Georgia
11.2018 - 10.2019
- Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
- Greeted over 25-100 guests per day.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Explained company policies, game rules and safety requirements.
- Watched guests closely to maintain current understanding of gameplay.
- Used debugging techniques to identify issues with computer code and resolve errors.
- Assisted guests with the use of their chosen virtual realty simulation
Cashier
Zaxbys
Columbus, Georgia
10.2016 - 11.2018
- Resolved customer complaints independently or with aid of supervisor.
- Provided customers with information on specials and discount deals.
- Assisted counter staff in packing ready orders and distributing to customers.
- Made change and issued receipts or tickets to customers for each transaction.
- Counted till at beginning of shift to confirm correct starting total.
- Maintained current knowledge of pre-check and cashiering procedures.
- Packaged and labeled and orders for to-go counter and drive-through window.
- Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.
- Maintained current knowledge of store promotions and highlighted sales to customers.
- Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
Education
High School Diploma -
Russell County High School
Seale, AL05-2018
Some College (No Degree) -
Chattahoochee Valley Community College
Phenix City, ALSkills
- Student Engagement
- Records Management
- Classroom Management
- Time Management
- Lesson Plan Implementation
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Safety Awareness
- Lesson Planning
- Customer Service
- Parent Communication
Timeline
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Suburban Park Elementary, Norfolk Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Granby Elementary School, Norfolk Public Schools
01.2024 - 06.2024
Underclass Student Photographer
Lifetouch Photography
08.2023 - 12.2023
Administrative Assistant
American Fast Home Buyers
02.2023 - 08.2023
Daycare Assistant Teacher
La Petite Academy Inc.
03.2022 - 07.2022
Daycare Assistant
Live Oak Little School
06.2020 - 11.2020
Cashier
Sonic
11.2019 - 05.2020
Virtual Reality Host-Operator
National Infantry Museum
11.2018 - 10.2019
Cashier
Zaxbys
10.2016 - 11.2018
High School Diploma -
Russell County High School
Some College (No Degree) -
Chattahoochee Valley Community College
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