Accomplished eighteen-year veteran elementary educator successful in classroom management, student evaluation, long-standing success of students/classes, with a high favorability with parents and students. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development due to a structured classroom management plan and effective teaching techniques. Students love school and look forward to being a part of the class. Children enjoy the upbeat, fun, and challenging environment of the classroom that boosts their self-confidence and ability to succeed in the future.
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Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Teacher
Clays Mill Road Christian Academy
08.2005 - Current
Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
Provided individualized and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges.
Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
Developed and implemented discipline strategies to maintain classroom order.
Directed class discussions to spark conversation about key concepts, complex problems and overarching themes.
Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
Scheduled and directed field trips and hands-on activities to foster student learning and creativity.
Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings, and meet learning needs.
Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
Credit Union Teller
Members Heritage Federal Credit Union
09.2004 - 07.2008
Balanced cash drawer daily and resolved discrepancies to provide accurate data regarding cash flow.
Disbursed cash and checks accurately while maintaining security of cash drawers.
Completed highly accurate, high-volume money counts via both manual and machine-driven approaches.
Served as primary point of contact for customers, providing assistance with account maintenance and transactions.
Maintained accurate records of customer transactions in line with bank procedures.
Learned about customer's financial needs, established trust, and optimized sales opportunities resulting in quality customer service.
Assisted with training of new tellers on policies and procedures.
Followed up on customer complaints and provided solutions to enhance customer satisfaction.
Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.
Assisted customers with banking needs and inquiries.
Counted, verified and handled bank deposits and armored car transactions.
Executed wire transfers, stop payments and account transfers.
Established rapport with new clients to increase satisfaction and loyalty.
Referred customers to other banking departments for specialized services.
Received mortgage, loan or public utility bill payments, verifying payment dates and amounts due.
Arranged monies received in cash boxes and coin dispensers according to denomination.
Generated monthly reports on customer activity and customer feedback.
Office Manager
Hi-Tech Enterprises
03.2002 - 07.2002
Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
Created, maintained and updated filing systems for paper and electronic documents.
Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
Managed office operations while scheduling appointments for department managers.
Reported to senior management on organizational performance and progress toward goals.
Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Commonwealth Baptist College
Lexington, Kentucky
05.2005
Associate of Arts - Office Administration
Commonwealth Baptist College
Lexington, Kentucky
05.2003
High School Diploma -
Clanney Christian Academy
Georgetown, Kentucky
05.2001
Skills
Performance Measurement
Class Engagement
Family Involvement
Field Trip Organization
Plan Lessons
Social Studies
Test and Assignment Evaluation
Time Management
Positive Reinforcement
Developing Social Skills
Language Skills
Educational Settings
Organizational Skills
Problem-Solving Skills
Lunch and Recess Supervision
Educational Opportunities
Expectation Management
Evaluate Students
Standardized Tests
Curriculum Management
Safe, Positive Learning Environment
Behavioral Improvement
Class Management
Student Monitoring
Office Supplies and Inventory
Maintain Order
Promote Literacy
Manage Programs
Active Participation
Office Cleaning
Social Behaviors
Positive Interactions
Classroom Integration
Safety Awareness
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
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Benjamin Franklin
Timeline
Elementary Teacher
Clays Mill Road Christian Academy
08.2005 - Current
Credit Union Teller
Members Heritage Federal Credit Union
09.2004 - 07.2008
Office Manager
Hi-Tech Enterprises
03.2002 - 07.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Commonwealth Baptist College
Associate of Arts - Office Administration
Commonwealth Baptist College
High School Diploma -
Clanney Christian Academy
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