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Rebecca Thornton

Hepler,KS

Summary

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure Communications Coordinator position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Go-getter candidate eager to utilize analytical and research skills. Adept at media relations and social media management. Excellent communication skills with comprehensive understanding of communications industry.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Substitute Teacher, K-12

USD 344,
01.2023 - Current
  • Worked average of 4 days per week by managing schedules between different school districts.
  • Proficient in maintaining classroom order with students varying in amount of 12-20
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop innovative approaches to teaching.
  • Utilized variety of instructional strategies to meet individual student needs.

Substitute Teacher, K-12

USD 235
01.2023 - Current
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Flexible personality allowed for maximum employment opportunities within district.
  • Compatible with grade levels kindergarten - 12th

Hair Stylist

Self Employed
07.2022 - Current
  • Kept work areas, tools, and equipment clean and properly sanitized to minimize disease transfer and health risk of shared environment.
  • Built strong and lasting rapport with clients through consistent delivery of requested services and exceptional results.
  • Supported reception desk, receiving phone calls, entering appointments, and collecting payments for services rendered.
  • Processed payments, entering sales in register for prompt customer service.
  • Distributed business cards outside of salon to generate new business.
  • Managed multiple social media accounts to keep engagements up and attract new clientele
  • Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.

Education

Associate of Arts - Cosmetology

Fort Scott Community College
06.2021

Associate of Arts - Agriculture Education

Cloud County Community College
Concordia, KS
12.2019

Skills

  • Google Drive
  • Class Encouragement
  • Reporting
  • Client Satisfaction
  • Classroom Management
  • Video Conferencing

Accomplishments

  • Recently selected to be a pilot person for a Social Media Ambassador internship with a non profit organization.
  • Media Ambassadorship focuses on all aspects of agriculture within the state (Kansas).
  • Ambassador coordinates with corporate entities to schedule public speaking engagements, obtaining press passes for events, and overall communication with business and personal entities.

Additional Information

  • Begins furthering education at Fort Hays State University spring semester 2024
  • Seeking Bachelors Degree in marketing with emphasis in social media marketing

Timeline

Substitute Teacher, K-12

USD 344,
01.2023 - Current

Substitute Teacher, K-12

USD 235
01.2023 - Current

Hair Stylist

Self Employed
07.2022 - Current

Associate of Arts - Cosmetology

Fort Scott Community College

Associate of Arts - Agriculture Education

Cloud County Community College
Rebecca Thornton