Driven Substitute Teacher adept at overseeing classes on long-term basis to cover for medical or personal absences. Passionate educator with in-depth approach to learning. Successfully leverages wide range of instructional approaches.
Motivated Social Worker with comprehensive knowledge of social justice issues and systems affecting marginalized communities. Passionate about developing and facilitating programs to support communities in need. Collaborative and analytical advocate builds strategic partnerships, advocate for clients and advance change for communities in need.
Invested Social Worker dedicated to forming trusting relationships and advocating for best interests of clients. Expertise in and Maternal and Infant health Care. Respectful and compassionate professional offering 15-year background serving community by providing guidance for clients in need.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Guest Teacher
Executech Staffing LLC
Pontiac, MI
09.2019 - Current
Filled in for ill, vacationing or serving classroom teachers faced with jury duty or other demands.
Promoted positive learning environment in classrooms for students in grades to 9th thru 12th.
Created lesson plans according to district Standards.
Managed classrooms of up to 25 in schools in Detroit, and Westland.
Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
Helped students develop life-long learning skills and good study habits.
Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
Diversified classroom instruction and group activities to successfully support students with unique strengths and learning styles.
Developed rules and set goals to maintain order in classroom.
Assigned, explained and graded homework.
Administered and graded tests and quizzes and reported performance to primary teacher.
Leveraged classroom discussion strategies to engage students, promote topics and boost learning opportunities.
Integrated existing and new technology into classroom to help provide creative and fun learning environment.
Organized lesson plans using teaching software for long-term interim assignments.
Administered standardized assessments with strict requirements and documented information in permanent records.
Studied changing regional curriculums to maintain knowledge of lesson plans for short- and long-term substitute positions.
Licensed Social Worker
MDHS (Maternal Infant Health Program)
Detroit , MI
08.2018 - Current
Collaborated with other disciplines and community agencies to link residents with diverse programs and resources.
Prepared client focused reports to define goals, weaknesses and strengths of residents.
Interviewed clients, families or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.
Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
Maintained regular contact with clients by calling and visiting clients' homes.
Encouraged socialization and engagement through therapy, music therapy and social activities.
Administered assessments and developed academic goals based on specific disabilities and barriers to learning.
Medical Sales Representative
Medco Health
Port Saint Lucie, FL
11.2008 - 05.2015
Generated revenue by liaising between doctors and companies to sell products.
Demonstrated proper equipment use by showing clients product setup and operation using advanced knowledge of medical and surgical processes.
Prepared and delivered product presentations and answered questions about [Product or Service] to increase sales.
Facilitated upselling by cultivating productive relationships with clients, doctors' office staff, and clinical center personnel.
Documented client interactions, sales and pitches delivered in CRM system.
Penetrated new territories, successfully establishing relationships with 75 accounts within 1year.
Worked with medical teams on smooth implementation and operation of new products.
Maintained routine communication with clients to assess overall satisfaction, resolve complaints and promote new offerings.
Exceeded sales goals, increased revenue and facilitated sales.
Used consultative sales approach to understand and meet customer needs.
Contacted customers and prospects to generate new business to achieve company growth goals.
Exceeded established sales goals and increased client retention.
Demonstrated products and specific features at customer locations and special events.
Networked at events and by phone to expand business profits and revenues.
Consulted with Diabetic specialists and Hospital Dieticians to establish new business partnerships through exploratory and informative meetings focused on value and benefits of device solutions.