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Robbyn Powell

Robbyn Powell

Jonesboro,AR

Summary

Accomplished educator with a proven track record at various school districts, skilled in curriculum development and classroom management. Leveraged effective communication and relationship-building skills to enhance student success and operational efficiency. Recognized for empathy, adaptability, and commitment to serving diverse communities.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Office Manager

Tyrer Dental Care
Jonesboro, AR
01.2025 - Current
  • Responsible for managing Quickbooks Online, Accounts Payable, Payroll, and submitting State and Federal payroll taxes
  • Manage and interpret dental insurance policies while communicating with patients about their treatment plans
  • Create financial arrangements for patients
  • Discuss CareCredit and Cherry financial options when necessary
  • Maintain the clinics cash control, staff schedules, general ledger, and billing system
  • Knowledge of Dentrix software, e-Assist, and Dental Intelligence
  • Conduct Morning Huddles about the daily schedule
  • Ensure that patients are receiving seamless and excellent care while at the clinic

Secondary Science Teacher

Trumann High School
Trumann, AR
09.2023 - 05.2024
  • Instructed Environmental Science and Chemistry
  • Implemented Stemscopes as an online curriculum
  • Fostered a classroom environment conducive to active learning and critical thinking
  • ACT scores improved on average by two points due to my efforts showing students strategies, explaining the test format, giving practice tests, and discussing correct answers on the practice exams
  • Chosen to be part of the NIET implementation process
  • Participated in the TEKSTARZ Educators Externship Program, which highlights manufacturing practices
  • Used GoGuardian often to monitor student activity online, filter content, and alert school officials for possible suicidal or self harm ideation
  • 11th grade Class Co-Sponsor
  • Helped organize and fundraise for prom
  • Received the Cluster Empowerment Award
  • Perfect Attendance for the entire 1st Semester
  • Part of the PEER mentoring group
  • Created lesson plans to address needs of entry-level and upper-level science students.
  • Utilized various instructional strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles.
  • Assessed student progress with course material through routine quizzes, final examinations, and standardized assessments.
  • Created and used rubrics to assess student learning.
  • Encouraged a culture of respect, curiosity, and enthusiasm for learning within the classroom.
  • Managed classroom environment to create a safe and productive learning space.

Secondary Science Teacher

Newport High School
Newport, AR
09.2022 - 05.2023
  • Instructed Physical Science daily
  • Implemented the AIMMS program for Physical Science
  • Strong classroom management skills were achieved
  • Effective communication between parents, counselors, and the administration team
  • Used Schoology and Google Classroom as learning management platforms
  • Established relationships with parents and students to identify needs for growth and celebrations for student success and mastery
  • Presented curriculum in a variety of ways: visual aids/models, group discussions, hands on learning activities, analyzed current event articles, lectures, and technology based tools to cater to diverse learning learners
  • Worked closely with the Special Education Department to collaborate on multiple and highly specialized plans for student success

Technical Media Producer

KAIT, Gray’s Media Group
Jonesboro, AR
06.2021 - 05.2022
  • Monitored and performed quality control of all inbound and outbound/ broadcast signals, in addition to ensuring that all content aired as intended and logged
  • Maintained regulations with the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) and other government agency rules
  • Directed live and pre-recorded productions using Ross Overdrive production automation
  • Prepared the production rundowns for automation operating by coding the rundowns in ENPS

Secondary Science Teacher

Valley View High School
Jonesboro, AR
08.2014 - 03.2021
  • Instructed Chemistry, Pre-AP Chemistry, and Physics containing students from class sizes from 7 to 28
  • Completed and implemented the AIMMS program for Pre-AP Chemistry
  • Sponsored the Jr
  • Class each year
  • Responsible for fundraising and decorating for prom
  • Helped create a new curriculum based on the Chemistry Integrated frameworks
  • Incorporated the use of technology into my lessons and labs
  • Some technology used were iPad's for virtual labs, hand held Lab Pro’s, graphing calculators, and a document camera
  • Maintained a Google Classroom website
  • Prepared and monitored labs and other hands-on activities
  • Ensured students knew how to do labs safely and write lab reports correctly
  • Maintained good classroom management by using assertive discipline and positive reinforcement
  • Served on the hiring committee for the Science Department
  • Co-sponsored the Jr
  • And Sr
  • High Dance Teams
  • Co-sponsored the Science Club

Secondary Science Teacher

Buffalo Island Central High School
Monette, AR
08.2012 - 05.2014
  • Taught Physical Science, Chemistry, Physical Science, and Physics
  • Ensured a safe, secure, and healthy educational lab setting by conducting monthly safety shower and eyewash station checks and addition to being OSHA compliant
  • Co-sponsored the 10th grade class
  • Served on the math committee
  • Participated in the USDA Future Scientists Program with students
  • Attended the Regional, State, and International Science Fair in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania with a qualifying student
  • Instructed and Participated in CSI Camp at Arkansas State University

Education

Program of Study - Secondary Education

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR
05.2012

Bachelor’s Degree - Chemistry with a Pre-Pharmacy emphasis

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR
05.2009

Lyon College -

Lyon College
Batesville, AR
05.2006

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Effective communication
  • Curriculum development
  • Relationship building
  • Serving diverse communities
  • Empathy and patience
  • Flexible and adaptive
  • Student records management

Certification

Certified to Teach in Arkansas and Tennessee. Courses include: Chemistry, Pre-AP Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science, Physical Science, 7th and 8th grade Science.

References

  • Grover Welch, grover.welch@gmail.com, Former Instructional Facilitator, Newport High School, 870-897-1066.
  • Terry Flowers, terry.flowers@trumannwildcate.com, Curriculum Specialist, Trumann School District, 870-483-6444.
  • David Leonard, dleonard@kait8.com, Technical Media Supervisor, KAIT, Gray’s Media Group, 812-987-3878.
  • Laura Ludwig, laura.ludwig.ishmael@gmail.com, Jonesboro Branch Manager, Superior Senior Care, 870-243-1322.
  • Mandy McFall, mandy.mcfall@bicschools.net, Assistant High School Principal, Buffalo Island Central Schools, 870-919-3998.

Timeline

Office Manager

Tyrer Dental Care
01.2025 - Current

Secondary Science Teacher

Trumann High School
09.2023 - 05.2024

Secondary Science Teacher

Newport High School
09.2022 - 05.2023

Technical Media Producer

KAIT, Gray’s Media Group
06.2021 - 05.2022

Secondary Science Teacher

Valley View High School
08.2014 - 03.2021

Secondary Science Teacher

Buffalo Island Central High School
08.2012 - 05.2014

Program of Study - Secondary Education

Arkansas State University

Bachelor’s Degree - Chemistry with a Pre-Pharmacy emphasis

Arkansas State University

Lyon College -

Lyon College
Robbyn Powell