Sophia Curtis
Lithonia,GA
Summary
Dynamic educator and team leader with a proven track record at Dekalb County Schools, enhancing student engagement and literacy development. Excelled in curriculum implementation and fostered significant improvements in student motivation. Skilled in POS systems and cash drawer reconciliation, demonstrating versatility and a commitment to excellence. Expert in fostering social-emotional learning and operational efficiency.
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Co-Teacher
Dekalb County Schools
05.2023 - Current
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
Daycare Teacher
Childtime Learning Center
10.2021 - 05.2023
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
- Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.
- Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
Cashier Team Lead
Food Depot
01.2017 - 12.2019
- Monitored areas for security issues and safety hazards.
- Increased customer loyalty and retention.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Worked extra shifts during busy periods and covered for call-in employees to maintain service levels.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Processed both cash and card purchases and returns.
- Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
- Trained, mentored, and developed new cashiers with positive and encouraging techniques to maximize performance and team contributions.
- Quickly and accurately counted drawers at start and end of each shift.
- Led opening and closing procedures and conducted cashier drops, cash control and vault monitoring.
Education
High School Diploma -
Southwest Dekalb High School
Decatur, GA05-2018
Skills
- Social-emotional learning
- Literacy development
- Student Motivation
- Curriculum Implementation
- Student Engagement
- Classroom Instruction
- Small Group Instruction
- Phone Etiquette
- Goal-Oriented
- Appointment Scheduling
- Parts Ordering
- Policy Enforcement
- POS System
- Store Opening and Closing
- Cash Drawer Reconciliation
Certification
- CMA - Certified Medical Assistant
- CCMA - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
- CET - EKG Technician
- PT - Phlebotomy Technician
Timeline
Co-Teacher
Dekalb County Schools
05.2023 - Current
Daycare Teacher
Childtime Learning Center
10.2021 - 05.2023
Cashier Team Lead
Food Depot
01.2017 - 12.2019
- CMA - Certified Medical Assistant
- CCMA - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
- CET - EKG Technician
- PT - Phlebotomy Technician
High School Diploma -
Southwest Dekalb High School
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