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Sheila Nantz

Academic Tutor And Literacy Specialist
KEAVY,KY

Summary

Proactive and caring worker with 13 years of experience combined with communication strengths and good observational skills. Skillfully handles day-to-day activities while looking for opportunities to make a difference.

Exceptionally talented tutor with over six years of experience. Passionate about working with youth and adult learners. Strong commitment to enhancing and supporting education. Outstanding communication and problem-solving skills. Demonstrates deliverance of one-on-one service with focus on learning and skills development. Fosters positive learning environment by encouraging students to develop individual skills. Specializing in 1:1 instruction, team collaboration and relations with students, parents and support staff.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Academic Tutor

University Of The Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KY
2011 - Current
  • Used personalized learning plans to guide students to deeper understanding of course material and personal learning styles.
  • Helped students prepare for teacher certification tests by providing guidance, motivation and encouragement.
  • Planned lessons for allotted time to strengthen weak subjects and build skills.

AmeriCorps Literacy Tutor

Corbin Independent Schools
Corbin, KY
2009 - 2011
  • Assessed reading comprehension and vocabulary of students.
  • Held group and individual reading discussions to assess student reading levels.
  • Kept detailed records of student progress and attendance.
  • Encouraged students to find things to read individually to increase reading interest.
  • Provided home-visits to parents to establish awareness of Early Literacy.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.

Media Center Assistant

Corbin Middle And High School
Corbin, KY
2006 - 2009
  • Updated tracking spreadsheets with latest inventory and availability information.
  • Compiled Accelerated Reader reports for program leaders.
  • Managed scheduling calendars to strategically coordinate appointments and events.
  • Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
  • Managed paper and electronic filing systems
  • Implemented standard operating procedures.
  • Used Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel to prepare various correspondence, reports and other written material.
  • Liaised between clients and maintained effective lines of communication.
  • Updated tracking spreadsheets with latest inventory and availability information.
  • Compiled Accelerated Reader reports for program leaders.
  • Managed scheduling calendars to strategically coordinate meetings, appointments and events.
  • Collaborated with educators and students in selecting appropriate Lexile-level materials.
  • Completed annual inventory of materials.
  • Catalogued and prepared new inventory.
  • Assisted students with technology.
  • Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
  • Managed paper and electronic filing systems.
  • Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
  • Implemented standard operating procedures.
  • Used Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel to prepare various correspondence, reports and other written material.
  • Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to fellow staff.
  • Supported supervisor by scheduling appointments and organizing itinerary.
  • Increased Media Center participation in special events by creating /displaying posters with detailed calendars and other updates.
  • Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
  • Identified and recommended changes to existing processes to improve accuracy, efficiency and quality service.
  • Continually sought methods for improving daily operations, communications with clients, recordkeeping and data entry for increased efficiency.

Girl Scouts Group Leader

Girl Scouts Of America
Keavy, KY
1988 - 2004
  • Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
  • Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
  • Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe environment.
  • Oversaw and managed funds.
  • Organized community projects and events.

Education

Master of Arts - Literacy Specialist

University of The Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KY
2014 - 2016

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY
2007 - 2008

Skills

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Timeline

Master of Arts - Literacy Specialist

University of The Cumberlands
2014 - 2016

Academic Tutor

University Of The Cumberlands
2011 - Current

AmeriCorps Literacy Tutor

Corbin Independent Schools
2009 - 2011

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Eastern Kentucky University
2007 - 2008

Media Center Assistant

Corbin Middle And High School
2006 - 2009

Girl Scouts Group Leader

Girl Scouts Of America
1988 - 2004

References

Available upon request

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