Daingerfield Junior High
Science and Social Studies Teacher
08-2025-present
K-5 Art Teacher at Founders Classical Academy (2022-08 – 2025-08)
- Managed art room supplies, equipment and resources to maintain consistent supply for projects.
- Managed a diverse range of learners, adapting lesson plans to accommodate different abilities and interests.
- Developed students' artistic skills by providing personalized feedback and guidance on their artwork.
- Improved student engagement in the classroom by designing innovative, project-based learning experiences focused on artistic expression.
- Organized school-wide art exhibits showcasing student talent and promoting the importance of visual arts in education.
- Tailored instruction to meet diverse learning needs of students, resulting in improved academic performance and artistic skills.
- Developed and executed engaging lesson plans, leading to increased student interest in art history and theory.
- Supported student-led initiatives and clubs related to art, empowering students to take leadership roles.
- Managed classroom behavior to establish and maintain clear classroom behavior and discipline expectations.
K-5 Art Teacher/ PE Aide at Founders Classical Academy (2014-08 – 2022-05)
- Lesson plans
- Teaching students (420 students)
- Carline duties
- Lunch duties
- After school club
- Fundraisers
- Art Show
- Summer art/PE camps
Office Aide at Founders Classical Academy (2012-08 – 2014-05)
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
- Performed data entry tasks accurately and efficiently, contributing to well-organized recordkeeping systems within the office environment.
- Improved office efficiency by organizing and maintaining accurate filing systems.
- Supported office manager with proactive correspondence management, document coordination, and customer relations.
- Kept office supplies well organized and sufficiently stocked, placing orders promptly to replenish materials before depleted.
Owner/secretary/bookkeeper at Aquarium Headquarters (1999-09 – 2022-01)
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
- Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
- Established a positive workplace culture that fostered employee engagement, collaboration, and loyalty.
- Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
- Mentored staff members on best practices in customer service and sales techniques, leading to increased performance levels.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Scheduled appointments and conducted follow-up calls to clients.
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling appointments and meetings to optimize time management.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
- Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
Assistant Pool Supervisor at Cleveland Recreation Department (1995-06 – 1998-09)
- Optimized scheduling of swim classes by creating an organized system that maximized pool usage for lessons, lap swim, and other activities.
- Tested and maintained water quality with periodic sampling.
- Completed daily pool maintenance duties by checking chlorine levels, pH levels and other water chemistry.
- Explained and demonstrated swimming strokes, exhibiting proper technique and positioning in water.
- Trained new lifeguards to ensure they were properly prepared for their roles, resulting in a highly skilled team.
- Conducted regular safety drills with staff, reinforcing emergency response protocols and ensuring quick action during emergencies.
- Managed staff schedules, promoting efficient use of resources and maintaining optimal staffing levels.
Lifeguard/ Swim Coach at Brooklyn Recreation Department (1996-09 – 1998-09)
- Responded to emergency situations in a timely, efficient manner.
- Conducted routine water tests to maintain proper chemical balance, ensuring optimal swimming conditions for patrons.
- Managed first aid supplies inventory, replenishing as needed to ensure availability during emergencies.
- Supported swim lesson instructors in providing quality instruction to students of all ages and skill levels.
- Organized special events such as pool parties and competitions, ensuring guest enjoyment while maintaining safety standards.
- Conducted regular training exercises to maintain high readiness for rescues and emergencies.
- Explained and demonstrated swimming strokes, exhibiting proper technique and positioning in water.
- Demonstrated all swimming strokes and observed athletes carefully to correct technique and form.
- Established a positive environment during practice sessions, nurturing a culture of respect, hard work, and dedication among swimmers.
- Conducted regular parent meetings to discuss athlete progress, expectations, and address any concerns or questions about the program.
