Raven Ivy
Tupelo,MS
Summary
Dynamic educator and team leader with a proven track record at Little Angels Child Care Center, enhancing student engagement and fostering inclusive learning environments. Skilled in critical thinking and interpersonal communication, I excel in creating effective team collaborations and improving educational outcomes. Demonstrated ability to mentor with a focus on achieving results through innovative teaching strategies and active listening. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Little Angels Child Care Center
Tupelo, MS
12.2020 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Enhanced students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills through project-based learning.
- Increased parental involvement in students' education by organizing regular communication and events.
- Improved student engagement by incorporating interactive learning technologies into lesson plans.
- Designed curriculum materials for special education students, facilitating inclusive learning.
Cashier / Team Lead / Key Holder
Skate Zone of Tupelo
Tupelo, MS
12.2018 - Current
- Performed store opening, closing, and shift-change actions and kept accurate shift-change logs.
- Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
- Communicated with customers and team members to solve problems.
- Processed both cash and card purchases and returns.
- Worked extra shifts during busy periods and covered for call-in employees to maintain service levels.
- Trained, mentored, and developed new cashiers with positive and encouraging techniques to maximize performance and team contributions.
- Maintained a clean and inviting checkout area, contributing to an enjoyable shopping experience for customers.
- Balanced cash drawers at the end of each shift, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally, maintaining a positive brand image and fostering customer retention.
- Developed strong relationships with repeat customers through friendly service interactions.
- Trained team members on cash register operation and cash handling.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Led opening and closing procedures and conducted cashier drops, cash control and vault monitoring.
- Quickly and accurately counted drawers at start and end of each shift.
- Increased customer loyalty and retention.
Education
Bachelor Of Arts - Psychology
University of Mississippi
University, MS05.2024
Associate Of Arts And Sciences - Health Information
Itawamba Community College
Fulton, MS05.2022
Highschool Diploma -
Tupelo High School
Tupelo, MS05.2022
Skills
- Organization
- Self-reflection
- Behavioral analysis
- Presentations
- Professionalism
- Language Fluency
- Research proficiency
- Incident Response
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Crisis Management
- Activity Planning
- Encouragement and Motivation
- Data Gathering
- Program Management
- Data Collection
- Decision-Making
- HIPAA Requirements
- Microsoft PowerApps
- Multitasking
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Task Prioritization
- Analytical Thinking
- Problem-Solving
- Multitasking Abilities
- Written Communication
- Team building
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Interpersonal Communication
- Project Leadership
Certification
FEMA Certified
American Red Cross Certified
Timeline
Teacher
Little Angels Child Care Center
12.2020 - Current
Cashier / Team Lead / Key Holder
Skate Zone of Tupelo
12.2018 - Current
Bachelor Of Arts - Psychology
University of Mississippi
Associate Of Arts And Sciences - Health Information
Itawamba Community College
Highschool Diploma -
Tupelo High School