Experience

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  Bed Bath & Beyond

  • Austin, Texas Area

  • Sales Associate/Bridal and Gift Registry Associate

    • Oct 2018 - Present
    • Austin, Texas Area

    Assist customers with store and product inquiriesRecommend, select and help locate merchandise based on customer needs and desiresStock and rotate inventory regularly

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  Liberty Collegiate Academy

  • Greater Nashville Area, TN

  • Fifth Grade Math Teacher

    • Jul 2017 - May 2018
    • Greater Nashville Area, TN

    Implemented "Thinking Maps" to incorporate visual learning and to extend writing in a cross-curricular way Administered testing, monitored progress and analysed class performanceDifferentiated instruction and brought strategic intervention to the low-ability math group Utilized students' strengths to build self-confidence and become successful learners through independent practice, partnerships and classroom discussions Over 250+ hours of faculty/staff development

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  Kirkland's

  • Greater Nashville Area, TN

  • Assistant Store Manager

    • Apr 2017 - Aug 2017
    • Greater Nashville Area, TN

    Ensured all team members and customers were treated in a respectful and professional mannerResponsible for selecting, checking, stocking and staging inventoryWorked one on one to train staff to deliver outstanding customer serviceAddressed customer inquiries and resolved complaints

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  Lipscomb Academy

  • Greater Nashville Area, TN

  • Learning Effectiveness Program (LEP) Tutor

    • Aug 2012 - May 2017
    • Greater Nashville Area, TN

    Lead approximately 20 private lessons with various 5-8th grade students per weekClarified misconceptions and reviewed missed or incomplete problems on assignmentsReviewed homework assignments and taught students to check work for careless mistakesTaught recognition of cue words with signal specific operations, signs and tasks

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  Goodpasture Christian School

  • Madison, TN

  • Middle School Algebra Teacher

    • Jul 2009 - May 2012
    • Madison, TN

    Provided a stimulating environment in which students could develop to their full potentialAttending professional meetings and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competenceUtilized various teaching strategies that encouraged student participationCollaborated with colleagues to integrate new activities and allocate effective resourcesOffered after-school tutoring to help struggling students improve their critical thinking and problem-solving skills

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  Boyd-Buchanan School

  • Chattanooga, Tennessee Area

  • Middle School Math, Geography & Physical Education Teacher

    • Jul 2000 - May 2008
    • Chattanooga, Tennessee Area

    Planned and presented math and geography lessons following scope and sequence of curriculum guides and academic goalsUtilized discussion-based lessons in order to promote a deeper understanding of the concepts Established and enforced classroom code of conduct for building respect and learningFostered meaningful relationships among students through various field trips and community service projects

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  Chesterfield County Public Schools, VA

  • Chesterfield, Virginia

  • Middle School Math & Social Studies Teacher

    • Jun 1995 - Jul 2000
    • Chesterfield, Virginia

    Utilized computer resources to promote interactive learningDirected students learning process to achieve curriculum goals Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among studentsModified the general education curriculum for special needs students based on IEP guidelines

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  Glynn County Schools

  • Brunswick, Georgia

  • Middle School Math & Science Teacher

    • Mar 1987 - Jun 1989
    • Brunswick, Georgia

    Prepared lesson materials, bulletin board displays, equipment, learning centers, and team activitiesAdministered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate students' progressCultivated a fun and interesting learning environmentAttended staff meetings and professional development workshopsPassed the Teacher Performance Assessment Instrument (TPAI) test

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  Harding University Carr College of Nursing

  • Searcy, AR

  • Receptionist

    • Aug 1978 - Aug 1979
    • Searcy, AR

    Monitored visitor access and maintained security awarenessGreeted and directed students and guests to appropriate locationsAnswered and routed incoming calls, while providing basic information as neededMaintained knowledge of nursing faculty appointments and schedulesProvided general administrative and clerical support

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  Merchants and Farmers Bank

  • Columbus, Mississippi

  • New Accounts Clerk

    • Jan 1977 - Aug 1977
    • Columbus, Mississippi

    Executed customer transactions, including deposits, withdrawals, money orders and checksReferred customers to appropriate bank personnel in order to meet financial needs