Kamisha Edwards
Memphis
Summary
The University of Memphis graduate with a bachelor concentrated in psychology. Over 15 years in diverse customer services roles.Motivated leader with strong organizational and problem solving skills. Able to learn new tasks quickly and proficient. Self motivated and eager to take on new opportunities and challenges.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Shelby County School District
01.2025 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Residential Monitor
Porter-Leath
07.2018 - 12.2024
- Actively monitor at risk youth while enforcing the rules and guidelines of the program.
- Creating a safe and nurturing environment for residents throughout the program by reporting and documenting any problematic situations regarding the residents and clients.
- Collaborate with on-site counselors to develop treatment plans on a individual basis that will encourage residents to use skills and strategies for confronting their problems in a constructive manner.
- Administering residents medication, providing emergency first aid and summons medical assistance if needed.
Unarmed Security Guard
Allied Universal Protective Services
11.2013 - 07.2018
- Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises
- Write reports of daily activities and irregularities such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.
- Maintain a safe environment for all employees and clients by doing security checks.
Residential Assistant
Trezevant Manor
08.2011 - 11.2013
- Provide physical support to seniors while assisting them performing daily activities, such as getting out the bed, bathing, dressing, using the restroom, standing, walking, and exercising.
- Answer senior call signals, signal lights, and intercom systems to determine patients needs to ensure the safety of the residents.
- Fostering a positive living environment while maintaining care records for the facility.
Resident Assistant
Foxbridge Assisted Living
05.2008 - 08.2011
- Provide physical support to seniors while assisting them performing daily activities, such as getting out the bed, bathing, dressing, using the restroom, standing, walking, and exercising.
- Answer senior call signals, signal lights, and intercom systems to determine patients needs to ensure the safety of the residents.
- Fostering a positive living environment while maintaining care records for the facility.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The University of Memphis
Memphis, TN05.2017
High School Diploma -
Millington Central High School
Millington, TN05.2008
Skills
- 15 years Customer Service
- Great Time Management skills
- Critical Thinking
- Multitasker
- Reliable
- Psychology
- Fast Learner
- Team Player
- Microsoft word
- Problem Solver
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Shelby County School District
01.2025 - Current
Residential Monitor
Porter-Leath
07.2018 - 12.2024
Unarmed Security Guard
Allied Universal Protective Services
11.2013 - 07.2018
Residential Assistant
Trezevant Manor
08.2011 - 11.2013
Resident Assistant
Foxbridge Assisted Living
05.2008 - 08.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The University of Memphis
High School Diploma -
Millington Central High School
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