Passionate English Teacher with 16 years experience teaching students English language and literature skills. Expert at educating students with well-rounded lessons in grammar, reading and writing. Motivated with strong history helping students advance English language abilities for future personal and professional success.
Skills
Critical Thinking
Creative Thinking
Decision Making
Detail Oriented
Time Management
Written and Verbal Communication
Online and Virtual Instruction
Group and Individual Instruction
Creative and Expository Writing
Relationship Building
Experience
English Teacher - Grades 7-12, 07/2006 - 08/2022 Weis Markets, Inc. – Hackettstown, NJ,
Instructed staff and students in Renaissance Learning Online Accelerated Reader Program for grades 3-12.
Directed staff and students in the IXL Interactive Online Learning Program for grades 3-12.
Guided students in Grades 5-12 in navigating and utilizing the No Red Ink educational online writing curriculum.
Utilized Google Classroom for Education as well as Google Sheets, Google Keep, Google Slides, Google Forms, and Google Sites.
Enlightened students in grades 11-12 in implementing the Anchor Podcast app for student educational projects.
Customized innovative methods and materials to produce effective learning experiences.
Tested students on concepts taught in class to determine comprehension levels.
Evaluated students' comprehension of lessons through relevant test questions.
Repeated key lesson information to teach grammar and help students grasp concepts.
Integrated technology into classroom settings to engage students and diversify instruction.
Established and enforced clear class objectives and requirements to promote consistent education for students.
Identified online resources to complement traditional course materials and aid in student learning.
Required spoken and written student responses to contexts to increase reading comprehension.
Made learning grammar fun by involving problem-solving and language play.
Advised students to read topics or materials reflecting personal interests to encourage regular reading.
Prompted bilingual students to participate in oral communication to boost confidence in speaking new language.
Designed clear and creative learning materials to promote student engagement in pronunciation exercises.
Identified students' level of reading difficulty to provide appropriate reinforcement.
Guided students to write for varied purposes and audiences to develop writing skills.
Integrated media content in class to improve listening skill, speaking skill and vocabulary.
Developed class learning plans to meet district and statement requirements for instruction.
Taught essay writing classes to prepare students for college-level writing.
Prepared informative classroom lectures on literature, poetry and historical authors to engage and educate students.
Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using a variety of teaching techniques such as inquiry based learning, questioning, student led discussions, and collaboration.
Employed wide variety of fiction and non-fiction textual materials to encourage students to read independently.
Facilitated National Honor Society Program.
Organized yearly golf tournament and school auction along with a fundraising committee to raise scholarship funds for students.
Planned and raised funds for extensive 8th Grade class trips each year.
Managed community service as part of the junior high school curriculum.
Handled disciplinary problems with calm and poise and reported escalating issues to principal.
Principal/Teacher, 07/2004 - 06/2005 American National Insurance Company – Cranberry Twp, PA,
Developed positive relationships with school students, teachers and local community.
Informed students and parents of policies and procedures regarding student behavior and disciplinary actions.
Evaluated student behavior issues by reviewing established discipline standards and noting trends in infractions.
Developed and implemented standards for student academic achievement aligned with district, state and local initiatives.
Collaborated with various departments to support and establish programs, lessons and student activities.
Resolved various situations to cultivate strong student and parent relationships.
Oversaw school budgets, documented changes and tracked expenses to allocate and manage school funds.
Met and listened to student concerns to encourage, guide and assist, resulting in improved academics.
Developed and tracked benchmarks for measuring institutional success to help maximize teaching potential.
Devised lesson plans in alignment with state curriculum standards and created balanced instructional programs, demonstrations and work time to meet educational and instructional goals.
Involved parents in student education by cultivating strong relationships.
Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
Directed individualized instruction in various subjects to achieve educational goals and drive curriculum requirements.
Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
Translated lesson plans into learning experiences and routinely evaluated student progress and social development.
Prepared, administered and graded evaluative materials such as examinations and quizzes and created and maintained accurate student records.
Built strong relationships with parents and students, driving investment in academics.
Used technology to drive instruction and maximize student achievement.
Maintained well-resourced classrooms to promote physical and emotional safety.
Embraced and actively promoted inclusive and equitable learning environment.
Deployed assessment data to drive instruction and student mastery of standards.
Cultivated and developed inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, families and staff.
Upheld values-based approach to maintain positive culture among students and staff.
Prepared daily and weekly lesson plans to help students meet learning goals.
Designed and facilitated differentiated and personalized learning goals and activities to engage students.
Pursued positive methods to correct student behavior, delivering constructive feedback upon improvement.
Academic/Residential Dean , 07/2001 - 06/2004 Primrose School – Glen Allen, VA,
Developed and updated academy handbooks and brochures.
Advised students on course selection, progress toward graduation and career decisions.
Collaborated with teachers to understand and improve classroom conditions.
Strategized and implemented methods for streamlining processes, controlling costs and modernizing operations.
Boosted registrations by improving promotional outreach and marketing for potential students and parent engagement strategies.
Enhanced educational curriculum project based programs by aligning procedures with changing trends in education.
Worked successfully with our diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to class offerings and schedules.
Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish education and service goals.
Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely instructional delivery including project based learning using technological presentation tools as a student requirement for success.
Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding educational goals such as compliance with common core state standards in each class offered for student learning.
Improved campus operations by working with faculty, parents, and stake holders to find workable and implementable solutions.
Provided excellent service and attention in communication with parents regarding student needs and success when face-to-face, and through phone conversationse.
Motivated and encouraged fellow administrative and faculty members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other by utilizing meetings and conferences in a timely and effective manner.
Motivated and encouraged faculty to communicate more openly and constructively by incorporating creative meeting groups concluded with collaboration.
Assistant Store Manager, 07/1998 - 12/2001 Walmart – City, STATE,
Assistant manager over mass hiring and interviewing new applicants, called in according to experience and availability for various department of new build store.
Assisted in continuous development of effective store associates to achieve desired sales and results.
Coordinated interviews with qualified applicants and created shortlist.
Built and employed interview scorecards and other standard procedures for thoughtful talent acquisition.
Communicated with company department to uncover recruitment needs.
Completed frequent walk-throughs and directed team members to correct issues impacting store appearance or professionalism.
Coached and developed store associates through formal and informal interactions.
Oversaw aspects of maintenance, inventory and daily activity management.
Delegated assignments based on team strengths to optimize floor coverage and service levels.
Provided mentorship for employees to generate sales, promote effective upselling and cross-sell to improve retail productivity.
Led teams in planning, implementation and execution of merchandising and operating initiatives to streamline business effectiveness.
Interviewed and vetted job applicants to make effective hiring decisions and fill vacancies with strong team members.
Handled scheduling for store shifts to achieve adequate staffing.
Checked monthly sales and performance reports to support operational planning and strategic decision-making.
Handled complaints from customers by empathetically listening, recording details and offering solutions.
Oversaw coaching and guidance of store employees to foster advancement in work operations.
Maintained inventory by checking merchandise to determine levels.
Supervised cashiers in processing credit, debit and cash payments to streamline sales.
Reviewed inventory and sales records to prepare reports for management and budget departments.
Answered customer questions and addressed problems and complaints in person and via phone.
Oversaw daily operations of store, including inventory and supply restocking, cash-handling and assisting customers.
Assisted customers, answered questions and resolved problems for stellar customer service.
Trained staff on daily duties and supervised and provided feedback, resulting in improved performance and customer satisfaction.
Oversaw daily operations by delegating tasks, managing shift changes and conducting keyholder duties to open and close business.
Oversaw inventory receiving, stocking, pricing and returns by coordinating with vendors and directing employees.
Recruited, interviewed and hired qualified employees to provide top-quality service.
Coordinated merchandising by planning floor layouts and displays, guiding resets and directing sales signage placement.
Scheduled staff to assign employee shifts according to departmental and business needs.
Created engaging merchandise presentations to motivate impulse purchases.
Boosted sales through attractive merchandise presentation, competitive pricing and adequate inventory.
Measured goal achievement by evaluating daily cash flow, reviewing sales reports and producing financial statements.
Analyzed inventory trends to guide product ordering and develop sales promotions to minimize overstock.
Insurance Agent, 06/1996 - 06/1998 Lung Insurance Group – City, STATE,
Engaged customers and provided high level of service by carefully explaining details about their personal insurance documents.
Analyzed customer needs and provided best options, upselling products and services.
Delivered individualized support and broad knowledge of company products to bring targeted services to individuals with varying needs.
Received underwriting approvals after accurately completing applications for insurance coverage.
Coordinated appointments and consultations with clients to identify individual needs and gain better understanding of overall financial situations.
Generated new leads and identified potential clients by using successful direct marketing strategies.
Stayed abreast of industry changes to amend insurance programs for existing and prospective clients.
Pursued new clients through various marketing strategies to grow existing portfolio of policyholders.
Attended company-sponsored gatherings to speak to small community groups on insurance coverage options.
Collected data for insurance claims through interviews and physical property inspection.
Sold vital insurance policies with time-tested customer engagement techniques.
Drove client retention by increasing savings opportunities and identifying premium discounts.
Improved office operations, maintaining records, tracking data and promoting clear internal communications.
Cultivated lasting professional relationships and grew client referrals to promote agency success.
Followed up with customers to check on changing needs and propose new offerings.
Maintained pleasant and cordial attitude, remaining calm when issues arose.
Wrote policies, finalized documents and filed paperwork.
Educated and counseled clients about insurance coverage differences and results of decisions to persuasively sell maximum coverage within budget.
Explained features, advantages and disadvantages of various policies to promote sale of insurance plans.
Communicated with clients by phone and email to answer questions and offer services.
Interviewed prospective clients to gather information on financial needs and discuss existing coverage.
Upsold products to policyholders and potential new clients.
Made appointments with potential clients to discuss products.
Reached out to potential clients to schedule appointments.
Weeded out unlikely prospects quickly and redirected time and efforts to potential customers.
Evaluated and pursued sales leads obtained through direct referrals, networking, marketing and cold-calling.
Offered information about policy and coverage details.
Kept thorough records of customer details and previous sales.
Pursued continued professional development through insurance workshops, course and webinars.
Offered policy guidance and management to promote asset protection.
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