Gloria Cole
Memphis,TN
Summary
Seeking full time employment, while using acquired knowledge and skills Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
3rd Grade Science Teacher
Memphis Shelby County Schools
07.2022 - Current
- Improved student comprehension by employing diverse teaching strategies and adapting lesson plans to meet individual needs.
- Enhanced classroom environment for effective learning by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world applications of scientific concepts.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons that connected science with other subjects, fostering a well-rounded education.
- Provided constructive feedback on assignments, helping students improve their critical thinking and problem-solving skills in science.
- Developed and implemented assessment tools to track student progress, identifying areas of improvement and adjusting instruction accordingly.
- Maintained consistent communication with parents regarding student performance, collaborating on strategies to support academic success at home.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay updated on current research findings and best practices in science education.
Teacher Assistant
Memphis Shelby County School
04.2019 - 05.2022
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
Educational Assistant
Dexter Elementary School
01.2016 - 04.2019
- Help reinforce lessons presented by teachers by reviewing material with students in whole group, small group or individual
- Enforce school rules
- Record keeping (assessments, attendance, etc)
- Encourage and maintain positive behaviors (redirect negative behavior)
- Assist in arrival/dismissal, lunchroom, recess, off-campus trips, etc
- Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of work unit
- RTI (Response to Intervention) testing and data collection
KIPP Preparatory Elementary School
07.2015 - 01.2018
- Help reinforce lessons presented by teachers by reviewing material with students in whole group, small group or individual
- Enforce school rules
- Record keeping (assessments, attendance, etc)
- Help prepare lessons by getting materials together
- Oversee creation of student’s art (paintings, drawings, etc)
- Teaching art as a form of therapy
- School beautification
- Encourage and maintain positive behaviors (redirect negative behavior)
- Help assist SPED teacher with individual students when or as needed
- Assist in arrival/dismissal, lunchroom, recess, off-campus trips, etc
- Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of work unit
Lead Teacher
KIPP Preparatory Elementary
12.2015 - 05.2016
- Implementing curriculum and goals in the classroom
- Parent partnership
- Help students apply concepts
- Lesson Planning and weekly classroom newsletter
- Participate in Teacher Training weekly
- Collaborate with other lead teachers to enhance toolkit
- Administer assessments and other forms of testing to assess student competency levels and teaching strategies
- Actively engaging students in learning
- Counsels students for improving performance, behavior, problem solving, etc
- Responds to emergency situations and reports incidents
- Supports other teachers for the purpose of assisting in curriculum or individual student plans
- Performed duties also associated with Teacher Assistance
Art Teacher/Teacher’s Assistant
06.2015 - 12.2015
Substitute Teacher
University of Memphis
09.2014 - 06.2015
- Maintain classroom control that fosters a safe, positive environment for all students and staff in accordance with school, state, and all applicable laws and regulations
- Ensure adequate supervision of students and the classroom environment to assure the health, welfare, and safety of all students
- Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protest equipment, materials, and school property
- Remain in classroom and monitor students at all times
- Report all student injuries, accidents, illnesses, and discipline problems to the supervisor and school personnel immediately
- May supervise students in out-of-class settings (e.g., assemblies, lunchroom, schoolyard)
- Implement existing lesson plans in a manner that ensures the integrity of academic time and motivates students to learn and participate
- Instruct students regarding a variety of classroom topics and courses of instruction
- Follow lesson plans
- Assign reasonable tasks and homework to students in accordance with the lesson plans
- Address the various learning styles of students accordingly
- Model correct use of spoken and written English language
- Demonstrate professional practices in teaching
- For long-term assignments, you may be required to develop lesson plans; create, administer, and grade tests/assignments; participate in parent-teacher conferences; and attend school related functions.
Cash Office Manager
Toys R’ Us Corporation
10.2011 - 02.2013
- Managed and processed the cash flow of store sales
- Continued to self-educate to maintain a broad knowledge of accounting and management processes and procedures
- Complied with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations
- Illustrated and utilized strong written and oral communication skills
- Managed heavy workload and multiple projects simultaneously
- Adapted within a changing organization
- Prepared bank deposits by compiling data from cashiers, verifying and balancing receipts, and sending cash, checks, or other forms of payment to banks along with transferring details from separate journals to general ledgers or data processing sheets
- Operated computers programmed with accounting software to record, store, and analyze information
- Checked figures, postings, and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper codes
- Coded documents according to company procedures
- Reconciled and noted report discrepancies found in records
- Matched order forms with invoices, and record the necessary information
- Performed general office duties such as filing, answering telephones, and handling routine correspondence
Assistant Store Manager
Walgreens
07.2006 - 11.2007
- Directed and supervised employees by engaging in sales, inventory-taking, reconciling cash receipts, and in performing services for customers
- Established and implemented policies, goals, objectives, and procedures for all departments
- Maintained responsibility of providing exceptional customer service by greeting and assisting customers, and by responding to customer inquiries and complaints
- Monitored sales activities to ensure that customers receive satisfactory service and quality goods
- Managed and tracked the supply and demand of store goods
- Instructed staff on how to handle difficult and complicated sales
- Enforced safety, health, and security rules
- Analyzed merchandise to ensure that it is correctly priced and displayed and that it functions as advertised
- Performed work activities of subordinates, such as cleaning and organizing shelves and displays and selling merchandise
- Examined products purchased for resale or received for storage to assess the condition of each product or item
After School Care Teacher
Grace St. Luke Episcopal School
08.2003 - 05.2004
- Tutored and assisted children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts
- Supervised students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips
- Enforced administration policies and rules governing students
- Instructed and monitored students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage
- Presented subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods
- Distributed teaching materials such as textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils to students
- Maintained attendance records
- Organized and supervised games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development
- Maintained computers in classrooms and laboratories and assisted students with hardware and software use
- Conducted demonstrations to teach such skills as sports, dancing, and handicrafts
- Monitored classroom viewing of live or recorded courses transmitted by communication satellites
- Operated and maintained audio-visual equipment
Education
Bachelor of Arts - African and African American Studies, English
UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS
Certificate in African & African American Literature -
UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS
Masters of Arts - Early Childhood
LIBERTY UNIVERSITY
Skills
- Lab Project Demonstrations
- Instructional Planning
- Lesson Planning
- Enforcing Rules and Expectations
- Documentation and Reporting
- Test Proctoring
Timeline
3rd Grade Science Teacher
Memphis Shelby County Schools
07.2022 - Current
Teacher Assistant
Memphis Shelby County School
04.2019 - 05.2022
Educational Assistant
Dexter Elementary School
01.2016 - 04.2019
Lead Teacher
KIPP Preparatory Elementary
12.2015 - 05.2016
KIPP Preparatory Elementary School
07.2015 - 01.2018
Art Teacher/Teacher’s Assistant
06.2015 - 12.2015
Substitute Teacher
University of Memphis
09.2014 - 06.2015
Cash Office Manager
Toys R’ Us Corporation
10.2011 - 02.2013
Assistant Store Manager
Walgreens
07.2006 - 11.2007
After School Care Teacher
Grace St. Luke Episcopal School
08.2003 - 05.2004
Bachelor of Arts - African and African American Studies, English
UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS
Certificate in African & African American Literature -
UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS
Masters of Arts - Early Childhood
LIBERTY UNIVERSITY
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