Experience

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  Hobby lobby

  Aug 2010 - Jan 2012

  - Provided excelling customer service by handling customer questions in a courteous and timely manner- Developed season-appropriate displays for each department- Organized merchandise according to sell-by dates- Maintained a clean and organized environment for each work station- Worked seasonally starting November 2011 through January 2012 - Supervised 6+ cashiers to ensure customer satisfaction and minimal wait time- Served as a point of contact for customers with any questions, comments, or concerns- Delegated tasks to cashiers for each shift to fulfill store duties- Responsible for cash accountability for cashiers to assure appropriate drawer amounts

  • Cashier

    Feb 2008 - Jan 2012

  • Customer Service Manager

    Aug 2010 - Aug 2011
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  Creative beginnings childcare achievement center

  May 2012 - Aug 2013

  Preschool teacher

  - Worked during the summer months for two consecutive summers (May-August)- Planned weekly lessons for classroom time- Facilitated students in improving motor and social skills- Changed diapers, and helped potty train- Guided students in personal care/hygiene and serving themselves meals- Interacted positively with and cared for children

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  Kosama

  Dec 2012 - Dec 2013

  Fitness instructor

  - Maintained a clean fitness facility- Tailored workout plans to fit individual needs- Conducted workout routines, and explained individual exercises- Created a friendly and open atmosphere with clients- Worked during school year (omit end of may through beginning of August for time worked)

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  Kittrell elementary school

  Feb 2013 - Apr 2013

  Practicum student

  Instructional Strategist II Severe Disabilities, Elementary: K-2 B.D.- 120 hours in the classroom; 5 hours per day, 3 days a week, 8 weeks- Took on full classroom responsibility for six weeks- Provided opportunities for students to aid in their development of anger management and appropriate social behavior- Integrated built-in “brain breaks” to avoid frustration in challenging lessons- Improved student engagement with hands-on, student-centered learning- Incorporated variety into lesson plans to avoid boredom Show less

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  Bunger middle school

  Sept 2013 - Nov 2013

  Practicum student

  Instructional Strategist II Severe Disabilities, Secondary: 6-8 M.D.- 120 hours in the classroom; 3 hours per day, 5 days a week, 8 weeks- Took on full classroom responsibility for six weeks- Planned and organized instruction to meet the needs of very diverse students- Worked alongside special education personnel, including Para-educators- Utilized school and community resources, incorporating assistance from the AEA to plan effective lessons- Enhanced lessons using accommodations and modifications- Used hands-on and student-centered learning to improve student involvement and learning- Integrated technology into various aspects of lessons- Guided students in developing life-skills, including cleaning and organizing the classroom each day, cooking, and improving social skills- Incorporated positive reinforcement as a major management technique- Created a personal portfolio detailing my experience in the classroom, and how I personally grew as an educator Show less

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  Franklin elementary school

  Jan 2014 - Mar 2014

  Student teacher

  I completed my first eight weeks of student teaching in a third grade classroom. My responsibilities consisted of:- Led instruction for five+ weeks, including 5 days with a substitute in the classroom- Incorporated the Daily 5 Method of teaching into lesson plans- Adapted and modified lessons, assignments, and exams to accommodate students who spoke English as a second language, students in special education, & gifted/talented students- Serviced the needs of a high percentage of students from low SES backgrounds- Attended meetings regarding Standards Based Grading, Data Teams, Competency Based Education, and Professional Learning Communities- Observed varying classroom management styles- Worked one-on-one with individual students- Led small group activities- Facilitated group projects and testing- Corrected assignments & exams Show less

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  Central middle school

  Mar 2014 - May 2014

  Student teacher

  I completed my final eight weeks of student teaching in a Behavior Disorder Special Education classroom. My responsibilities consisted of:- Eight weeks in the classroom, fully leading instruction for five or more weeks- Worked one-on-one with students to guide individual practice- Progress monitored daily to address student behaviors and guide lesson planning- Performed behavioral interventions with students

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  Holy family teddy bear club

  May 2014 - Aug 2014

  Preschool teacher
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  Neil armstrong elementary school

  Jun 2014 - Jun 2020

  Teacher

  3rd grade teacher to young, eager minds!

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  The movemeant

  Aug 2019 - now

  Coach, personal trainer, part-time manager, social media manager

  Led group classes of up to 25 individualsAccommodated to the needs of several ability levelsWorked with a small team of coaches to make decisionsPoint of contact for over 200 current members, as well as prospective members Responsible for managing the TM Facebook and Instagram pages, both private and public Created reels, posts, and stories to drive traffic to our pagesResearched and applied marketing strategies to postsLearned and utilized current trendsManaged and updated company websiteDeveloped new content to keep audience engaged, using a variety of modalities Show less

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  Bettendorf community school district

  Aug 2020 - Jun 2022

  Behavior coach

  I supported elementary teachers across the entire district to give them strategies for working with students with challenging behaviors. This leadership position was a temporary role. Additionally, I led several trainings for the district on Non-Violent Crisis Intervention.

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  Bettendorf community school district

  Aug 2022 - Jun 2023

  Special education teacher