Friendly, energetic, and committed to promoting literacy and developing a positive school environment. Well-organized with strong communication skills and a desire to learn quickly and adapt to changing situations.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate, Instructional
Charlotte Mecklenburg School System
Charlotte, NC
08.2021 - Current
Create and implement integrated, hands-on lesson plans for 4th and 5th graders in science lab to coordinate with standards being taught in classrooms.
Support 5th grade team with science and math lessons and small group needs.
Assist classroom teachers with grading 5th grade science assignments on Canvas.
Communicate frequently with 5th grade team to discuss instructional strategies; especially for ESL learners.
Experience with Promethean board used for lesson plans.
Keep students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Library Associate
Mooresville Public Library
Mooresville, NC
11.2020 - 09.2021
Shelved books properly when returned to circulation.
Provided excellent customer service by helping families and children select appropriate reading level library books.
Library Specialist
Bentonville Public Library
Bentonville, AR
02.2018 - 05.2020
Provided excellent service and attention to patrons requesting information and materials.
Directed patrons to desired library books, reference items and technology.
Created and implemented lesson plans for elementary-age homeschool students coordinating with school standards.
Handled weekly after-school clubs for elementary-age students; book club, creative writing club, and chess club.
Performed routine library duties such as assisting patrons in obtaining library cards, checking out books, shelving returned materials, maintaining and weeding shelves, and receiving new materials.
Created weekly age-appropriate storytimes for toddler and preschool age children including songs, rhymes, and books
Substitute Teacher
Bentonville Public Schools
Bentonville, AR
09.2007 - 11.2009
Supervised K-4 grade levels by implementing lesson plans.
Provided written daily reports about classroom activities.
Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
Preschool Teacher
Elm Tree Christian Church
Bentonville, AR
08.2006 - 05.2007
Created age-appropriate lesson plans using many different educational techniques involving center-based learning.
Constructed bulletin boards to showcase children's work.
Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
Claims Specialist
Social Security Administration
Fayetteville, AR
08.1991 - 02.2002
Assisted clients in establishing entitlement to retirement, survivor, disability and SSI benefits.
Communicated with people from various cultures and backgrounds on application process.
Determined appropriate payments and reviewed post-entitlement issues concerning disability case reviews and overpayments.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Child Development
Meredith College
Raleigh NC
Skills
Excellent written and oral communication
Organization skills
Experience working with diverse families
Lesson planning
Group and individual instruction
Classroom management
Timeline
Associate, Instructional
Charlotte Mecklenburg School System
08.2021 - Current
Library Associate
Mooresville Public Library
11.2020 - 09.2021
Library Specialist
Bentonville Public Library
02.2018 - 05.2020
Substitute Teacher
Bentonville Public Schools
09.2007 - 11.2009
Preschool Teacher
Elm Tree Christian Church
08.2006 - 05.2007
Claims Specialist
Social Security Administration
08.1991 - 02.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Child Development
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