Vanessa D. Griffin
Southhaven,MS
Summary
Dynamic educator with expertise in lesson plan implementation and collaborative teaching strategies. Proven track record of developing engaging curricula that significantly improve student performance. Strong commitment to fostering positive relationships that support student growth and development. Experienced in customer service, effectively liaising between the public and police officers to address non-emergency complaints.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
3rd Grade ELA Teacher
Memphis School of Excellence
Memphis, TN
07.2024 - Current
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
4th Grade ELA
Ruleville Central Elementary School
Ruleville, Mississippi
07.2019 - 06.2024
- Educated students on spelling, grammar and language rules through developmentally appropriate curriculum.
- Checked student academic progress by completing verbal exercises, grading assignments, and using mandated examinations.
- Assisted students with building long-term skills such for academic, social, and emotional development.
- Promoted student growth by encouraging independent thinking, judgment and thought expression.
Assistant Manager
Zaxbys
Cleveland, MS
03.2018 - 12.2023
- Collaborated with server trainees to promptly resolve potential customer concerns.
- Stayed abreast of federal, state and local regulations and upheld strict food safety standards.
- Interviewed and hired new workers offering great personalities, fantastic restaurant experience and desire to work hard.
- Took immediate responsibility for issues and found effective solutions for swift resolution.
- Assisted personnel with duties and tasks during high-volume periods.
Front Desk Clerk(evening & night shift)
Cleveland Police Department
Cleveland, MS
10.2013 - 01.2019
- Public Reception & Communication: Greet visitors, answer multi-line phones, and direct inquiries to the appropriate personnel or outside agencies.
- Administrative & Clerical Support: Create, update, and manage official police records, files, and reports.
- Non-Emergency Reporting: Take reports from citizens for incidents not requiring an officer, such as property damage, theft, or identity theft.
- Records Processing & Fees: Process and distribute police reports, fingerprints, and accident reports; collect fees and issue receipts.
Bank Teller
Shelby Credit Union
Boyle, Mississippi
03.2014 - 02.2018
- Welcomed customers and offered pleasant service during entire transaction.
- Responded and assisted customers with account inquiries and updates.
- Cashed customer checks, verified identification and checked account balances in accordance with bank policy.
- Explained bank services, financial products and applicable fees to customers.
- Identified and reported suspicious behavior to security personnel as appropriate.
Assistant Manager, Customer Service
Advanced America
Cleveland, Mississippi
01.2010 - 01.2018
- Approved and qualified applications for financing, closed sales contracts and cross-sold insurance products while complying with state laws.
- Managed financial transactions involving general funds and contracts to reduce cashflow challenges.
- Enhanced financial systems and processes through the implementation of technology solutions.
- Analyzed financial data to determine efficient use of resources.
Operations Specialist
Baxter
Cleveland, Mississippi
05.2002 - 12.2010
- Identified operational and performance issues and worked with managers to resolve concerns.
- Reduced process lags and trained team members on best practices and protocols.
- Participated in strategic planning sessions to contribute to long-term operational goals.
- Analyzed operational performance to identify pain points and provided actionable solutions to management.
- Supported project management activities from planning through execution.
- Coordinated logistics and distribution operations to optimize delivery times.
10 Grade Chemistry Teacher
East Side High School
Cleveland, MS
07.2005 - 12.2009
- Met with students to discuss grades and assignments and for group tutoring sessions.
- Developed exciting and informative lectures addressing variety of chemistry topics.
- Managed chemistry lab inventory stock and equipment.
- Established weekly anecdotal records and portfolios to assess student progress.
- Created and implemented developmentally-appropriate curriculum which addressed individual learning styles.
Education
J.D. -
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL01-2027
Master of Arts - Education
Delta State University
Cleveland, MS05-2004
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Alcorn State University
Lorman, MS12-2001
High School Diploma -
East Side High School
Cleveland, MS05-1997
Skills
- Student motivation
- Peer evaluation
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Collaborative learning
- Project-based learning
- Oral communication
- Reading comprehension
- Grammar expertise
- Parent-teacher communication
- Lesson plan implementation
- Curriculum implementation
- Group leadership
- Individualized instruction
- Compliance
- Teaching strategies
- Team collaboration
Timeline
3rd Grade ELA Teacher
Memphis School of Excellence
07.2024 - Current
4th Grade ELA
Ruleville Central Elementary School
07.2019 - 06.2024
Assistant Manager
Zaxbys
03.2018 - 12.2023
Bank Teller
Shelby Credit Union
03.2014 - 02.2018
Front Desk Clerk(evening & night shift)
Cleveland Police Department
10.2013 - 01.2019
Assistant Manager, Customer Service
Advanced America
01.2010 - 01.2018
10 Grade Chemistry Teacher
East Side High School
07.2005 - 12.2009
Operations Specialist
Baxter
05.2002 - 12.2010
J.D. -
Nova Southeastern University
Master of Arts - Education
Delta State University
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Alcorn State University
High School Diploma -
East Side High School