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TEACHER
Professional Summary

Highly accomplished professional with diverse experience poised to transition solid background to excel in a management position within the retail industry

Skills
  • Sales knowledge
  • Problem resolution
  • Organization
  • Communications
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Team building
  • Supervision
  • Exceptional Customer Service
  • Relationship building
  • Multi-tasking strength
  • Adapt to diverse groups
  • Social perceptiveness
  • Excellent people skills
  • Problem-solving skills
Work History
Teacher, 12/1996 to Current
Ouachita Parish School District – West Monroe, LA
  • Enhanced student learning by optimizing wide range of instructional approaches and innovative classroom activities.
  • Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
  • Observed and evaluated students' performance, behavior, social development and physical health.
  • Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
  • Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects for math and science.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to reinforce student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Pursued professional development continually by attending educational conferences and teacher training workshops.
  • Planned, facilitated and assessed monthly staff meetings and staff development.
  • Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
  • Applied understanding of student engagement with digital learning and wide range of instructional technologies to bolster content delivery.
  • Fostered meaningful relationships among students through student field-trip retreats and team-work community service projects.
  • Created and deployed assessment strategies to check student progress and identify areas in need of improvement.
  • Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
  • Collaborated closely with peers to create cross-curricular lessons throughout year.
  • Developed students' computer and technology skills through demonstrations and practice.
  • Promoted and modeled lifelong love of learning and reading.
  • Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
  • Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
  • Served on school committee for STEM curriculum development.
  • Boosted student morale through positive reinforcement to motivate students.
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
Secretary, 06/1989 to 11/1994
West Monroe City Hall – West Monroe, LA
  • Answered and directed calls using multi-line switchboard.
  • Managed office inventory by restocking supplies and placing purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
  • Sorted, opened and routed incoming correspondence and deliveries to help senior leaders respond quickly to business and customer requirements.
  • Communicated with customers via phone and email to confirm deliveries and respond to inquiries.
  • Organized envelopes, postage and mail correspondence for staff and management, maintaining postage meter and coordinating with delivery and courier services.
  • Wrote and proofread error-free letters, memoranda and other business correspondence.
  • Prepared packages for shipment, pickup and courier services for prompt delivery to customers.
  • Developed correspondence letters, memos and emails.
  • Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies.
Counter Manager, Elizabeth Arden Cosmetics, 08/1987 to 05/1989
Dillards – Monroe, LA
  • Organized sale events and created eye-catching product displays to attract customers to [Type] counter.
  • Ticketed, arranged and displayed merchandise to promote sales and cleaned shelves, tables and counters.
  • Operated cash register to accurately complete customer financial transactions.
  • Sold merchandise through effective customer service techniques and professional selling skills to reach productivity goals.
  • Performed all stock keeping processes and assisted in replenishing all items as per company policy.
  • Maintained records related to sales, returns and inventory availability.
  • Worked alongside retail representatives to boost sales by enhancing product presentations and advertising collateral.
  • Trained and developed in company processes, product knowledge, customer service and selling techniques.
  • Answered customer questions regarding sizing and accessories and explained how to properly care for merchandise.
  • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
Education
High School DiplomaWest Monroe High School - West Monroe, LA
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education, 12/1996
University of Louisiana At Monroe - Monroe, LA
  • Graduated with 3.2 GPA
Master of Arts: Educational Leadership, 06/2012
Louisiana Tech University - Ruston, LA
  • Graduated cum laude
  • Graduated with 3.8 GPA
Accomplishments

Educator of Distinction-2008

Teacher of the Year -2012

A+PEL (Associated Professional Educators of Louisiana) Schol Representative

Earned a week's vacation to Hawaii from Elizabeth Arden maintaing High Sales and Meeting Monthly Quotas

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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Ouachita Parish School District
  • West Monroe City Hall
  • Dillards

School Attended

  • West Monroe High School
  • University of Louisiana At Monroe
  • Louisiana Tech University

Job Titles Held:

  • Teacher
  • Secretary
  • Counter Manager, Elizabeth Arden Cosmetics

Degrees

  • High School Diploma
    Bachelor of Arts : Elementary Education , 12/1996
    Master of Arts : Educational Leadership , 06/2012

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