Category: TEACHER

         KINDERGARTEN TEACHER           Summary    I have been an elementary educator for Henrico County Public Schools for 16 years. I have taught Head Start, Federal Preschool Programs, first grade and kindergarten. Prior to my teaching career, I worked in administration and management and have experience with accounting, ordering, payroll, computer systems, scheduling and interacting with the general public in multiple capacities.      Skills           Meticulous attention to detail     Professional communication  Conflict resolution techniques  Strong problem solver         Account Reconciliations   Cost accounting   Flexible and adaptive  Intimate knowledge of school system            Experience      Kindergarten Teacher    August 2011   to   Current     Company Name   －   City  ,   State      Served as Team leader for three years.  Served as collab partner with special education specialist for three years.   Encouraged students to persevere with challenging tasks.      Set and communicated ground rules for the classroom based on respect and personal responsibility.        Mentored and counseled students with adjustment and academic problems.          Took appropriate disciplinary measures when students misbehaved.            Differentiated instruction according to student ability and skill level.          Encouraged children to be understanding of others.   Promoted good behaviors, accountability and social responsibility.            Head Start/Federal Preschool Programs Teacher    August 2006   to   July 2011     Company Name   －   City  ,   State       Encouraged parents to take an active role in their child's education.      Encouraged students to explore issues in their lives and in the world around them.      Enhanced reading skills through the use of children's literature, reader's theater and story time.     Delegated tasks to teacher assistants and volunteers.     Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.       Taught students in various stages of cognitive, linguistic, social and emotional development.               First Grade Teacher    November 2003   to   July 2006     Company Name   －   City  ,   State      Served as team leader for one year.  Served as collab teacher with special education specialists for one year.       Strengthened parent-teacher and parent-child communication by holding regular parent-teacher conferences.        Created lesson plans in accordance with state curriculum and school-wide curriculum standards.       Taught students to exercise problem solving methodology and techniques during tests.        Observed and assessed student performance and kept thorough records of progress.            Head Start Teacher    August 2001   to   November 2003     Company Name   －   City  ,   State      Visited family homes twice yearly.    Supervised children on monthly field trips to local parks, museums and zoos.    Conducted monthly parent meetings.  Adhered to Federal Head Start guidelines such as family 				style dining, developing individual student plans, and daily 				centers.  Supervised and assigned daily duties to classroom assistant.  Attended after school functions to help build a stronger 				   community/school  relationship.          Interventionist    January 2001   to   June 2001     Company Name   －   City  ,   State      Provided supplemental teaching to small groups of students who needed extra assistance based on state testing results.  Created lessons based on state requirements.   Observed and assessed student performance and kept thorough records of progress.     Encouraged students to persevere with challenging tasks.            Assistant Manager    July 1998   to   August 2000     Company Name   －   City  ,   State      Managed a retail foods grocery store during
assigned shifts.   Oversaw store operations, including staff assignments and production lists.      Assessed customer needs and responded to questions.     Managed ordering for the store and represented store at national trade shows.  Developed staff schedules.  Managed payroll as backup to manager.          Lead Teller    June 1996   to   July 1997     Company Name   －   City  ,   State      Excelled in greeting customers and providing quality customer service.   Executed accounts receivable reporting enhancements and reconciliation procedures.     Received, recorded, and banked cash, checks, and vouchers as well as reconciled records of bank transactions.             Administrative Assistant    January 1994   to   June 1996     Company Name   －   City  ,   State       Managed the receptionist area, including greeting visitors and responding to telephone and in-person requests for information.      Maintained electronic and paper files.        Maintained the front desk and reception area in a neat and organized fashion.       Dispersed incoming mail to correct recipients throughout the office.     Made copies, sent faxes and handled incoming and outgoing correspondence.            Education and Training        Master of Teaching (M.T.)  ,   December 2000    Virginia Commonwealth University   －   City  ,   State  ,   US    Early education: Pre-K through fourth grade         Bachelor of Science   :   Psychology  ,   1997    Virginia Commonwealth University   －   City  ,   State  ,   US            Credentials    Commonwealth of Virginia Teaching license, # PGP-562282, renewed in 2016