Certified Kindergarten Teacher creates and runs programs to educate beginning students and improve school readiness. Fosters growth and development in children while encouraging strong partnerships with families. Manages behavior issues through innovative and constructive correction.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Lexington ISD
08.2020 - Current
Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
Helped struggling students by motivating and encouraging kids to reach full potential.
Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
Encouraged and prepared students to become independent readers through systematic, multi-sensory instruction in phonemic awareness and decoding skills.
Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
Utilized assessment data to modify instruction and target areas of weakness for individual students.
Rewarded student success by utilizing praise and positive reinforcement techniques.
Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet diverse learning needs of all students.
Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.
Boutique Owner
The Rambling Glamper Boutique
04.2017 - 12.2019
Created comfortable and inviting boutique environment to make customers feel welcomed and happy to make purchases.
Assisted customers in selecting appropriate outfits for various occasions by offering professional fashion advice based on their needs and preferences.
Designed marketing materials to create print and online advertisements to bring in new customers.
Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
Optimized website design and user experience for seamless online shopping, leading to increased e-commerce sales.
Empowered customers to make informed decisions by educating on product and service offerings and current industry trends.
Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns, and transaction reports.
Improved customer satisfaction with personalized styling consultations and attentive service, fostering repeat business.
Organized and attended trade shows, vendor and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
Development Coordinator
St. Mary's Catholic Center
06.2008 - 08.2009
Developed departmental systems and procedures to better align workflow processes.
Facilitated cross-departmental collaboration between development staff members to maximize resource utilization and team efficiency.
Developed compelling marketing materials for donor communications, effectively conveying the organization''s mission and impact on the community.
Completed and submitted monthly and yearly reports to support executive decision making.
Communicated all learning and performance objectives, schedules, and training assessments to upper management.
Optimized event planning procedures for various fundraising events, leading to higher attendance numbers and overall revenue generation.
Processed contributions and sent out acknowledgments.
Maintained accurate donor records using database management systems, ensuring efficient tracking of contributions and communication history.
Supported executive leadership in setting annual fundraising goals based on historical data analysis of donor trends and projections.
Education
Alternative Teaching Certification - EC-6
ITeach Texas
Texas - Online
05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Recreation, Parks And Tourism Sciences
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX
05.2008
Skills
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Teaching Method Adaptations
Social skills
Early Childhood Development
Team Collaboration
Differentiated Instruction
Assessment and Evaluation
Technology Integration
Certification
ESL
GT
Texas Reading Academies
Science of Reading
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Lexington ISD
08.2020 - Current
Boutique Owner
The Rambling Glamper Boutique
04.2017 - 12.2019
Development Coordinator
St. Mary's Catholic Center
06.2008 - 08.2009
Alternative Teaching Certification - EC-6
ITeach Texas
Bachelor of Science - Recreation, Parks And Tourism Sciences
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