Valerie Tidwell
Carrollton,TX
Summary
Experienced and dependable general worker with a proven track record of efficiently completing tasks in various settings. Skilled in child education, security monitoring, customer service, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Safety-conscious with a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to different environments. Ready to contribute to a dynamic team and make a positive impact.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Children's Sabbath School Teacher
Irving, Carrollton, and Richardson SDA churches
Carrollton , TX
01.2016 - Current
- Organized activities such as games, crafts, songs, and other age-appropriate activities to engage students.
- Attended professional development workshops related to teaching religious education courses.
- Informed parents about their child's progress in Sabbath school classes through verbal or written communication.
- Facilitated meaningful discussions on spiritual topics with children of varying ages.
- Encouraged participation from all students during class lessons and activities.
- Created materials for use in Sabbath school classes including worksheets, handouts, and other visual aids.
- Ensured that all students were respectful of one another while participating in class discussions.
- Utilized technology such as computers, tablets, projectors when applicable, to enhance instruction methods.
- Maintained a safe and orderly classroom environment for learning and playtime.
- Planned special events throughout the year aimed at engaging families within the church community.
- Kept track of church money, resources, and inventory, and reported damaged or needed resources.
Homeschool Teacher / Homemaker
No Employer
Carrollton , TX
01.2015 - 08.2024
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive homeschool curriculum for my child throughout various learning stages of his life.
- Adapted teaching methods based on my child's needs while maintaining core curricular objectives.
- Managed a variety of tasks related to daily operations including grading assignments, creating reports while balancing housework and preparing future lessons.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills by facilitating discussions about current events and topics relevant to the course material.
- Coordinated with other homeschool teachers to ensure that appropriate standards were met.
- Facilitated a broad range of subjects including mathematics, science, history, and English to ensure a well-rounded education.
- Offered my child rich and diverse learning opportunities through traditional and digital-based education as well as field trips, group gatherings, local sports lessons, and special events.
- Maintained shopping duties such as grocery runs or running errands for the family.
- Handled daily household chores, and assisted my family with cooking, cleaning and laundry.
Security Monitor
Stealth Monitoring
Addison , TX
03.2013 - 12.2014
- Received training and obtained a legal security license via the Texas Department of Public Safety.
- Monitored security cameras to identify any suspicious activity to determine appropriate response
- Analyzed data collected from surveillance systems to detect patterns that may indicate criminal activity or potential risks and threats to assets or human life.
- Maintained an up-to-date knowledge of current laws pertaining to private property protection and trespassing laws.
- Participated in training sessions related to safety protocols and operating procedures.
- Responded quickly and effectively to all alarms, emergency situations, and calls for assistance.
- Deterred criminal activity, vandalism, and general misconduct by providing expert and highly audible security presence at facilities.
- Completed required shift logs and reports, highlighting routine activities, suspicious circumstances and critical incidents.
- Diligently observed fast moving video feed without breaking eye-contact with monitor for hours at a stretch to ensure no suspicious activity could be missed.
Pricing Clerk
Sears Outlet
Carrollton , TX
03.2009 - 03.2013
- Assisted in maintaining accurate records of inventory levels.
- Provided support to sales staff when necessary by assisting customer inquiries and answering phone calls.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure proper implementation of new pricing policies.
- Communicated with customers regarding any changes in product pricing or availability.
- Responsible for updating storefronts and displays with accurate product descriptions, images, price tags, and prices.
- Performed data import, scanning, or manual keying processes to verify invoice accuracy.
- Reviewed and process daily returns reports.
- Entered data into Excel program.
- Entered data into DOS system.
- Prepared the morning cash register by counting and balancing the cash.
- Entrusted with the password to the on site safe to assist in storage of physical cash.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Basic Courses And Art
Brookhaven College
Dallas, TX08-2012
Some College (No Degree) - Photoshop And Illustrator
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh - Online Division
Pittsburgh, PA08-2007
High School Diploma -
R.L. Turner
Carrollton, TX05-2004
Skills
- Customer Service
- Bookkeeping
- Data Entry
- Security Procedures
- Customer Communication
- Invoice Processing
- Goal-Oriented
- Spreadsheet Management
- Professionalism
- Attentive and Observant
- Punctuality
- Reliability
- Surveillance
- CCTV Monitoring
- Group and individual instruction
- Student Engagement
- Teaching strategies
- Instructional Materials Creation
- Adaptability
- Classroom Management
Timeline
Children's Sabbath School Teacher
Irving, Carrollton, and Richardson SDA churches
01.2016 - Current
Homeschool Teacher / Homemaker
No Employer
01.2015 - 08.2024
Security Monitor
Stealth Monitoring
03.2013 - 12.2014
Pricing Clerk
Sears Outlet
03.2009 - 03.2013
Some College (No Degree) - Basic Courses And Art
Brookhaven College
Some College (No Degree) - Photoshop And Illustrator
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh - Online Division
High School Diploma -
R.L. Turner
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