Holly Looper
Antioch
Summary
Passionate English Teacher offering 4 years of experience in secondary education. Expertise includes building and internalizing engaging lesson plans and effectively communicating ideas to foster student comprehension. Expert in adapting course materials to meet established standards and individual academic capabilities. Recognized for skilled classroom management, strong relationship building, and cultivating critical thinking.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
High School English Teacher
Intrepid College Preparatory Charter School
Antioch, TN
08.2022 - Current
- Taught 2 years of Composition, 1 year of Creative Writing, 1 year of English III, 1 year of English II.
- Managed and taught 4-5 classes of 20-35 students yearly.
- Improved English II quarterly exam scores by 19.7%.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Analyzed student data to identify trends, driving targeted interventions for underperforming students.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting student collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking.
- Served as a positive role model for students, demonstrating respect, empathy, and professionalism in all interactions.
Sales Associate
Walmart
Murfreesboro, TN
05.2021 - 08.2022
- Trained and mentored new associates on operational procedures and safety protocols.
Assistant Salon Manager
PetSmart
Hendersonville, TN
02.2018 - 04.2021
- Trained junior groomers on techniques and best practices, enhancing team performance and service quality.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring exceptional customer service and efficient salon workflow.
- Managed scheduling of appointments, optimizing workflow for both staff and clients in a busy environment.
- Executed grooming services, including bathing, clipping, and nail trimming for various breeds.
- Implemented new grooming techniques, improving efficiency and client satisfaction ratings significantly.
Professional Dog Groomer
PetSmart
Newport, KY
09.2016 - 01.2018
- Executed grooming services,or various dog breeds including bathing, clipping, and nail trimming for various breeds.
- Increased client retention through excellent communication and rapport-building with pet owners.
- Developed individualized grooming plans based on client preferences and dog behavioral assessments.
- Maintained cleanliness of grooming tools and workstations to adhere to health and safety standards.
Education
Master’s - Educational Leadership and Curriculum
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN05-2022
Skills
- Writing instruction
- Reading comprehension
- Lesson scaffolding
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Literary analysis
- Clear communication
- Curriculum implementation
- Differentiated instruction
- Time management
Certification
- Practitioner Teaching License
LANGUAGES
English
Timeline
High School English Teacher
Intrepid College Preparatory Charter School
08.2022 - Current
Sales Associate
Walmart
05.2021 - 08.2022
Assistant Salon Manager
PetSmart
02.2018 - 04.2021
Professional Dog Groomer
PetSmart
09.2016 - 01.2018
Master’s - Educational Leadership and Curriculum
Middle Tennessee State University
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Middle Tennessee State University