Teresa Reiter-Guebert
Wichita
Summary
Experienced retired teacher adept at creating supportive learning environments and driving student achievement. Known for exceptional communication and time management skills, consistently delivering tailored instruction and constructive feedback to foster growth. Able to multi-task with emphasis on fostering a positive environment in all types of situations.
Eager to tackle new and interesting learning opportunities.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Freedom Preparatory
Wichita
08.2022 - 05.2026
- Implemented classroom management strategies to promote positive learning environments.
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance instructional practices and share resources.
- Assessed student performance and provided targeted feedback for improvement.
- Facilitated parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and challenges.
- Integrated technology into lessons to support diverse learning needs.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
- Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies among students.
- Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
- Tutored students requiring extra help and gave additional practice work to help improve concept understanding.
- Received recognition for contributions to innovative concepts in classroom instruction.
Teacher
Goddard USD 265
Goddard
08.1995 - 05.2020
- Same as above
Sales Associate and Key Holder
Christopher and Banks
Wichita
05.2004 - 08.2008
- Assisted customers in selecting clothing and accessories suitable for their needs.
- Maintained store appearance by organizing merchandise and ensuring cleanliness.
- Processed transactions quickly and accurately at the cash register.
- Educated customers about current promotions and sales events effectively.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance customer service and satisfaction.
- Trained new sales associates on company policies and store operations.
- Monitored inventory levels and reported restocking needs to management.
- Handled customer inquiries and resolved issues in a professional manner.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
- Handled customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.
- Worked with fellow sales team members to achieve group targets.
- Assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling.
- Provided accurate information about products, prices and services.
- Maintained cleanliness of store environment including floors, windows, displays.
- Restocked shelves as needed to ensure sufficient inventory levels.
- Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store merchandise and policies.
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures, and customer services.
- Sold various products by explaining unique features and educating customers on proper application or usage.
- Processed transactions using a point-of-sale system.
- Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.
- Used technology resources to assist customers in locating and selecting items.
- Upsold additional items based on customer interests and needs.
- Demonstrated product features and benefits for customers' needs.
- Received and displayed product shipments on store retail shelves upon delivery.
- Developed promotional strategies to increase sales volume.
- Attended weekly team meetings to review performance goals and objectives.
- Conducted inventories on a regular basis to track stock levels.
- Tracked sales performance metrics to identify trends in market place.
- Processed returns, exchanges, and refunds in accordance with company policies.
- Performed floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance and housekeeping to keep sales areas well-stocked, organized and current.
- Opened and closed cash registers by counting money, separating charge slips and balancing drawers.
- Placed special orders or called other stores to find desired items.
- Maintained records related to sales for store management.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and adjust sales strategies accordingly.
- Managed store operations and maintained inventory control.
- Supervised team members to ensure compliance with store policies.
- Organized merchandise displays to enhance visual appeal and accessibility.
- Enforced safety standards to create a secure shopping environment.
- Coordinated store opening and closing procedures efficiently.
- Managed key holder responsibilities such as opening and closing the store, setting alarms.
- Provided customer service including cashiering, merchandising and restocking shelves.
- Organized backroom storage areas to maximize efficiency of space utilization.
- Received shipments from vendors and ensured that all products were properly stocked in their designated locations.
- Verified accuracy of register tills at beginning and end of shift.
- Supervised bank deposits and security procedures to support store opening and closing.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Used Point of Sale register system to complete transactions.
- Researched out-of-stock items to find additional inventory in other store locations.
- Conducted department walkthroughs to assess and remedy factors such as cleanliness, inadequate stock levels and poor merchandising.
- Evaluated store performance and incorporated feedback to implement improvement plans.
Teacher
Chillicothe RII School District
Chillicothe
08.1983 - 05.2005
- See the above teaching responsibilities
Education
Master of Arts - Education And Technology
Baker University
Baldwin City, KS08-2008
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of Missouri, Kansas City
Kansas City, MO08-1982
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Effective communication
- Customer service
- Conflict resolution
- Time management
- Problem-solving skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Technology proficiency
- Visual merchandising
- Inventory management
Timeline
Teacher
Freedom Preparatory
08.2022 - 05.2026
Sales Associate and Key Holder
Christopher and Banks
05.2004 - 08.2008
Teacher
Goddard USD 265
08.1995 - 05.2020
Teacher
Chillicothe RII School District
08.1983 - 05.2005
Master of Arts - Education And Technology
Baker University
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of Missouri, Kansas City