Experience

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  Hardy williams academy charter school

  Sept 2005 - Aug 2011

  Read 180 specialist -student support specialist

  Eliminated learning gaps and effectively instructed students by using teaching aids and motivational strategies.Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.Utilized the READ 180™ program to provide students with strategies to become proficient or advanced in areas of reading comprehension, fluency, vocabulary, grammar, writing, phonics, and spellingCreated an exciting learning environment, i.e.: interesting instructional materials, daily lesson plans, and “fun” classroom enhancementsEncouraged frequent communication with parents in order to achieve resultsWrote lesson plans for all classes in all subject areasProvided enhanced supports, i.e.: 1:1 tutoring, test preparation, and mentoring Show less

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  Agora cyber charter school

  Aug 2011 - now

  Family coach-student support services

  Serving as a family’s first point of contactMonitoring student attendance and developing School Attendance Improvement Plans (SAIP)Motivating students to achieve and engage in classMonitor student compliance with school policies including testing requirements, attendance, and overall successEnsure students and families are aware of and receiving all appropriate academic and social supports offered by the schoolServe as a primary liaison role between students' families, school, and other supportsMonitor student compliance with school policies including testing requirements, attendance, and overall successMentor (formal and informal) to newly hired Family Coaches on an ongoing basisAdvocate on students' behalf for unique supports to maintain student successCo-lead student extracurricular activities including field trips, graduation, and prom eventsPromote post-high school events including vocational schools, college fairs, etc.…Create and develop strong relationships with families, which lead to enhanced supports for student successOccasionally work with Agora's crisis intervention team to provide families with additional resourcesAchieved the highest performance ratings on annual employee appraisal, for seven consecutive years of employmentCo-lead student extracurricular activities including field trips, graduation, and prom eventsPromote post-high school events including vocational schools, college fairs, etc.… Show less

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  Kohl's

  Oct 2018 - Mar 2019

  Pos associate

  Boosted store numbers by promoting loyalty programs and encouraging credit card applications.Processed efficient and accurate cash, check, debit, and credit card payments using the Point-of-Sale system.Learned roles of other departments to provide coverage and keep store operational.Restocked, recovered, and reset check-outs to maintain a professional appearance and promote last-minute purchases..

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  Greater beginnings learning center

  Sept 2019 - now

  Hiring manager

  In my role as the Hiring Manager at Greater Beginnings Learning Center, I am responsible for conducting phone screenings, interviews, and onboarding new employees. I ensured all new hire documentation is complete and accurately entered into the database. Additionally, I respond to employee concerns promptly and conducted orientation and training sessions to explain company policies and procedures.

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  Target

  Oct 2019 - Jul 2021

  Guest adocate

  • Maintained high productivity by efficiently processing cash, credit, debit and voucher program payments for customers.• Resolved issues with cash registers, card scanners and printers.• Wrapped items and bagged purchases properly to prevent merchandise breakage.• Wiped down counters and conveyor belt to remove debris and maintain cleanliness.• Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum efficiency.