Stephen Banks
Lawrenceville,GA
Summary
Tech-savvy English Teacher excels at marrying literature with modern student expectations and mentalities. Dedicated to optimizing student experiences using enthusiastic and innovative methods, driving engagement and academic success. Fantastic eye for detail and organizational skills to run successful classrooms.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Secondary English Teacher
Peachtree Ridge High School
Suwanee, GA
01.2021 - Current
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
- Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
Insurance Broker
Banks-Magee Insurance Agency
Philadelphia, PA
2016.02 - 2019.12
- Recommended type and amount of coverage based on analysis of customers' circumstances using persuasive sales techniques.
- Calculated quotes and educated potential clients on insurance options.
- Utilized advanced sales skills to overcome objections, persuade clients to purchase policies and close deals.
Insurance Sales Manager
United Insurance Company
Bala Cynwyd, PA
08.2011 - 02.2016
- Structured internal role-playing exercises to improve agents' sales effectiveness, overcome client objections and enhance client renewal rates.
- Optimized agency sales and marketing campaign outcomes by coordinating efforts with corporate and local offices.
- Reviewed clients' policies every year and recommended product additions or revisions to reflect changing needs.
- Guided agents through life, health, property and casualty insurance licensing and renewal processes.
Senior Marketing Specialist
Gannett Fleming
Hammonton, NJ
2004.09 - 2008.07
- Planned marketing initiatives and leveraged referral networks to promote business development.
- Developed technical and non-technical marketing presentations, public relations campaigns, articles and newsletters.
- Wrote engaging and successful marketing, advertising and website copy.
- Maintained high level of understanding of industry standards and trends.
- Administered and procured funding for new marketing programs.
- Worked closely with in-house design team to develop visuals for content.
Education
Bachelor of Science - English
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA12.2020
Skills
- Individualized instruction
- African-American literature scholar
- Grammar principles
- Writing coursework
- Literature analysis
Work Availability
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Quote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
Secondary English Teacher
Peachtree Ridge High School
01.2021 - Current
Insurance Broker
Banks-Magee Insurance Agency
2016.02 - 2019.12
Insurance Sales Manager
United Insurance Company
08.2011 - 02.2016
Senior Marketing Specialist
Gannett Fleming
2004.09 - 2008.07
Bachelor of Science - English
Temple University
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