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INDEPENDENT AUTHOR
Professional Summary

Multi-talented manager consistently rewarded for success in planning and operational improvements. Experience in policy development and staff management procedures positively impacting overall morale and productivity.

Work History
D.P. Davidson. Fort Worth, TXIndependent Author | 09/2010 - Current
  • Written and published six novels for young adults
  • Edited and formatted manuscripts for both hard cover and e-book editions
  • Created and formatted cover art for hard cover and e-books using Photoshop and other programs
Teacher Front Room Academy. Fort Worth, TXTeacher | 10/2009 - Current
  • Educated four children in all subjects at multiple grade levels since 2009.
  • Create lesson plans for each student covering multiple subjects using different programs for each child, covering online and consumable materials.
  • Record keeping for administrative and academic purposes.
  • Created and maintained necessary documents.
  • Scheduling and transportation of various academic activities.
  • Collaborated with other faculty members to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives.
  • Observed and evaluated students' performance, behavior, social development and physical health.
  • Administered assessments to determine each student's specific educational and social needs.
  • Enhanced student learning by optimizing wide range of instructional approaches and innovative classroom activities.
  • Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
  • Developed and deepened relationships with students, family members and faculty to promote optimal student learning environments.
  • Networked with other educators to promote awareness of advanced teaching practices and development of 21st Century skills.
  • Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
  • Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
  • Developed and taught lessons on relevant children's books, poems, movies and themes to promote student interest of Children's Literature as avenue of study.
  • Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
  • Prepared lesson plans according to assessment of student needs and learning ability.
  • Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.
  • Developed and implemented curriculum for students ages 5 to 18.
  • Encouraged interactive learning by incorporating educational software and online assignments.
  • Fostered meaningful relationships among students through student field-trip retreats and team-work community service projects.
  • Fostered oral language development and critical thinking skills during literary discussions.
  • Coordinated education-based field trips from start to completion.
  • Planned and implemented integrated Social Studies lessons to meet Common Core Curriculum Standards.
  • Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
South Trust Bank. Arlington, TXHead Teller | 01/1998 - 06/2000
  • Documented time cards and completed time cards
  • Promoted products or services to each customer to consistently achieve sales targets
  • Completed highly accurate, high-volume money counts via both manual and machine-driven approaches
  • Completed special procedures for customers such as ordering new checks, stopping payments or investigating identity theft
  • Checked amount details and fraud markers for transaction papers such as checks and money orders
  • Assisted customers with setting up or closing accounts, completing loan applications and signing up for new services
  • Monitored customer behaviors and upheld strict protocols to prevent theft of assets
  • Observed all procedures regarding financial and customer information to prevent possible breaches and data misuse
  • Verified amount of cash in cash drawer against day's receipts, quickly identifying errors
  • Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages
Schlotzskys. Arlington, TXAssistant Manager | 11/1997 - 02/1998
  • Created employee schedules, counted down tills, made deposits and ordered supplies
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences
  • Managed inventory control processes to restore back stock, control costs and maintain sales floor levels to meet customer needs
  • Submitted reports to senior management to aid in business decision-making and planning
  • Set and enforced policies focused on increasing team productivity and strengthening operational efficiency
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy and reducing discrepancies
  • Supported staff development and goal attainment by focusing on skill development and job satisfaction
  • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service
  • Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities
  • Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales
  • Maintained positive customer relationships by responding quickly to customer service inquiries
Skills
  • Photoshop
  • Book
  • Editing
  • Lesson plans
  • Novels
  • Written
  • Working independently
  • Independent research
  • Works well independently
  • Published author
  • Ability to work independently
  • Independent decision-making
  • Instructional best practices
  • Creative learning strategies
  • Technological instruction
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Creative questioning
  • Audio-visual aid implementation
  • Experience with instructional design
  • Positive learning environment
  • Tailoring curriculum plans
  • Experiential learning
  • Outstanding social skills
  • Issue resolution
  • Recruiting and interviewing
  • Staff management
  • Financial management
  • Training
  • Employee scheduling
  • Operations management
  • Data collection and analysis
  • Strategic planning
  • Project management
  • Business planning
  • Budgeting
  • Staff supervision
  • Sales growth
  • Windows 10
  • Excel
Education
Tarrant County College DistrictFort Worth, TXAssociate of Science: Science, Technology, And Society
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • D.P. Davidson
  • Teacher Front Room Academy
  • South Trust Bank
  • Schlotzskys

School Attended

  • Tarrant County College District

Job Titles Held:

  • Independent Author
  • Teacher
  • Head Teller
  • Assistant Manager

Degrees

  • Associate of Science : Science, Technology, And Society

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