Tiffany DePadre
Niagara Falls,N.Y.
Summary
Experienced professional focused on meeting or exceeding objectives seeking Teacher position. Offers advanced training and knowledge of industry best practices. Recognized for leadership, planning abilities and clear, direct communication style.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Buffalo United Charter School
Buffalo, NY
08.2021 - Current
- Instructed up to 50 students virtually
- Set up lesson materials, bulletin board displays and demonstrations
- Observed and evaluated students' performance, behavior, social development and physical health
- Worked with variety of online platforms
- Google Classroom, I Ready
CSR Claims Adjuster
GEICO
Getzville, N.Y.
05.2016 - 07.2020
- Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
- Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times.
- Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
- Responded proactively and positively to rapid change.
Customer Service, Assistant Store Manager
Rue 21
Lockport, N.Y.
10.2014 - 05.2016
- Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
- Processed payments for credit and debit cards and returned proper change for cash transactions.
- Conducted weekly staff meetings to motivate staff members, address concerns and questions, plan improvements, and evaluate progress toward goals.
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Casa Grande Elementary School District
Casa Grande, AZ
07.2006 - 05.2014
- Instructed up to 27 students individually and in groups
- Set up lesson materials, bulletin board displays and demonstrations
- Observed and evaluated students' performance, behavior, social development and physical health
- Supervised average of 100 students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, schoolyards and on field trips
- Worked with smart, star board daily in classroom
- Grade level chair
- Cooperating teacher to student teachers
- Asked to be on several committees and attend conferences
- PBIS, Differentiated Instruction, Dibels…
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
Kaplan University
Virtual 07.2017
Bachelors of Science - Elementary Education
Buffalo State College
Buffalo, NY05.2005
Liberal Arts
Niagara County Community College
Sanborn, NY05.2001
Niagara Wheatfield High School
06.1993
Skills
- Grade level chair
- Google Slides
- Cooperating Teacher
- Customer service
- Family Involvement
- Multicultural Education
- Distance Learning
- Standardized Tests
Timeline
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Buffalo United Charter School
08.2021 - Current
CSR Claims Adjuster
GEICO
05.2016 - 07.2020
Customer Service, Assistant Store Manager
Rue 21
10.2014 - 05.2016
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Casa Grande Elementary School District
07.2006 - 05.2014
Master of Science - Special Education
Kaplan University
Bachelors of Science - Elementary Education
Buffalo State College
Liberal Arts
Niagara County Community College
Niagara Wheatfield High School
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