Pearlena Clark
*** **** ***** **., *********, MS 39180
adlz6o@r.postjobfree.com
Professional Profile
In marketing and sales I maintained a closing rate of 85 to 90+ percent for over 15 years prior to a career change from sales to education in 1998. Currently, I am a skilled teacher experienced both personally and professionally in grades ranging from early childhood through G.E.D. Additional skills include accounting, bookkeeping, and business machines
Qualifications
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Extremely organized
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Strong verbal communication
• Problem Solver
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Effective result oriented teacher
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Quick learner
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Computer proficient
Relevant Experience
G.E.D. Teacher
Worked directly with students 15 to 18 year olds to increase reading and math score by more than two grade years in less than 30 days. Achieved similar and better results across various academic subjects.
Kelly Educational Services
October 18, 2019 to Present
Various Vicksburg Warren School Schools – Vicksburg, MS
Perform various daily classroom functions as required by absent teacher, schools administration, and Vicksburg/Warren School District. Maintain an environment conducive to learning/teaching. Documentation as needed.
Devotion Leader/Activity Coordinator
June, 2018 to October 17, 2018
Educare Senior Day Care – Vicksburg, MS
Begin and end the day escorting clients to and from the transportation bus. Lead clients in morning devotion. Demonstrate and lead clients in morning exercise, and AM/PM activities. Document client care plans, goals, and progress. Insure a clean and safe client environment.
From Substitute to Assistant Teacher
August, 2013 to May, 2016
Vicksburg Warren School District/Sherman Avenue Elementary – Vicksburg, MS
Support for daily classroom functions. Prepared assignments for students’ daily routines. Assisted as needed with supervision of students. Taught certain lessons (particularly math). Communicated with parents as needed. Maintained a classroom environment conducive to learning. Documented certain student behavior as needed. Followed all instructions of lead teacher or administration to insure smooth operation of classroom, and other daily duties as requested.
Infant/Toddler Teacher
August, 2010 to June, 2012
Delta Community Action (DCA)- Early Head Start (EHS) – Lake Providence, LA
Assisted Center Manager’s with daily operations. Obtained required training, drug screens, background checks, necessary certificates, and approvals from local, state and federal agencies. Ensured the care, nurture, and teaching for infants and toddlers in four areas of development: Cognitive, Social/Emotional, Physical, and Language. Prepared required confidential records, documents, and lesson plans. Maintained a clinically clean classroom ensuring an adequate learning/teaching environment.
Early Childhood Worker
September, 2008 to June, 2009
West Carroll Family Literacy Center – Oak Grove, LA
Effectively controlled the integration of infant and toddler activities resulting in productive learning through play environment. Designed and implemented curriculum and lesson plans. Obtained proper training and approvals from local, state, and federal agencies. Assisted with the G.E.D. component as needed.
Substitute Teacher's Assistant
October, 2007 to June, 2008
Delta Community Action - Head Start (DCA-EHS)- Lake Providence, LA
Followed the instructions of the Lead Teacher. Conducted large and small group sessions. Led various activities insuring physical, cognitive, social/emotional, and literacy development.
Substitute Teacher
January, 2007 to September 2007
East Carroll Parish School Board/Northside Elementary School – Lake Providence, LA
Followed the instructions of the Lead Teacher. Monitored and supervised student activities. Ensured a learning/teaching environment was maintained in the classroom. Various other duties as instructed.
G.E.D. Teacher
August, 2006 to January, 2007
Work Force Investment – Lake Providence, LA
Developed curriculum and lesson plans to accommodate the needs of individual students. Prepared a diverse student population of non-traditional youth for the state G.E.D. exams. Proctored exams. Guided students by encouragement and motivation through Job Readiness.
Substitute Teacher
September, 2005 to August, 2006 (Remained on their list from 2005-2010)
East Carroll Parish School Board/Lake Providence Alternative School – Lake Providence, LA
Followed the instructions of the Lead Teacher. Monitored and supervised student activities. Ensured a learning/teaching environment was maintained in the classroom. Various other duties as instructed.
Substitute Teacher
April, 2000 to August, 2005
Jefferson Parish School Board - Deckbar Alternative School – Jefferson, LA
Monitored activities and behavior of autistic and other exceptional children. Various other duties as assigned by staff including implementation of restraint techniques as needed.
G.E.D. Instructor
January, 1998 to April, 2000
Associated Marine Institutes (AMI)/New Orleans Marine Institute (NOMI) – New Orleans, LA
Developed curriculum, lesson plans, and IEP’s to accommodate the needs of individual students. Prepared and taught a diverse student population of adjudicated youth for the state G.E.D. exams. Proctored exams. Guided students by encouragement and motivation through Job Readiness.
Education
DeVry University Online 2018 – Present, Naperville, IL, USA
Master of Business Administration (Expected Graduation 12/21)
Liberty University Online 2011, Lynchburg, VA, USA
Bachelor's of Science- Multidisciplinary Studies (Coursework includes: Speech and Communication, Christian Counseling and Psychology)
Illinois School of Commerce 1979, Chicago, IL, USA
Certificate of Completion-Accounting/Business Machines (Double-Entry Accounting)
Affiliations
American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC), Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)
Publication
Author/Illustrator – GOD, IS THAT YOU TALKING?
References
Furnished Upon Request
. Although this economically challenging time has caused some programs to be short lived, I have remained highly sought after as other openings came available.
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Consistent in conflict resolution
Computer proficient