SUMMARY

SKILLS

EXPERIENCE

FELICIA R. PINKSTON

*** ********* **, **** *******, MS 39110 H: 769-***-**** ac31rj@r.postjobfree.com To Whom It May Concern, I am pleased to present my resume to you as consideration as an asset to your team. I am confident that my instructional skills and experiences combined with my strong interpersonal skills and dependable work ethic will be a wonderful asset to your environment. As my resume will demonstrate my teaching career as an assistant, internship and now a certified educator has been geared toward the empowerment of elementary school children. I have a strong passion to educate young minds and help them blossom into well-rounded, responsible and successful individuals. Throughout the course of my career as an educator I have had wonderful opportunities to teach diverse groups of students, including those with learning disabilities, those who perform at grade level, and those who were gifted. As a teacher I am confident that I will be proficient at designing creative and stimulating lesson plans, which will accommodate multiple intelligences, bring a hands-on approach to learning and keep students interested and focused. My greatest strengths are inspiring and motivating students. I actively engage their eager minds by incorporating a variety of manipulative, enjoyable activities, and cooperative learning projects. Please contact me at your convenience to set up a meeting so that we can discuss in greater details of my qualifications and experiences. Thank you for your time and consideration. To obtain a position as a Certified Education Teacher. Communication is one of my

attributes. I have the ability to

communicate effectively with

superiors, colleagues, and staff, no

matter what industry I work in.

Being a leader is also one of my

attributes because I am good at

motivating not just my students but

people in general. I encourage

individuals to believe in themselves

and go that extra mile.

Positivity drives me daily. I believe

that having a positive attitude will

take one a long way. Positivity helps

create a happy and healthy work

environment.

Trustworthiness is also an attribute I

display.I feel that it is imperative that

my leaders and students trust and

respect me. So therefore, I strive to

demonstrate integrity at all times.

As an educator I have no choice but

to be flexible. So, Flexibility is one

skill I have learn that is very important

in leadership.

I am competitive however, I am

teachable, a great listener, and

dependable.

01/2011 to Current Canton Schools of Arts and Sciences, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Grade Educator Implemented the curriculum and prepared effective lesson plans for all subjects. Arranged the physical space in the classroom to promote learning. Administered District Test Created classroom friendly environment Set high expectations for student behavior and responded appropriately to misbehavior. Created and Instructed lessons according to how the students will be tested. Decorated bulletin boards, posted student work and anchor charts Created a culture for learning with displays of student work. Part of the Leadership Team.

01/2011 to 01/2012 Canton Schools of Arts and Sciences, 4th Grade Math Educator Created an environment of respect and facilitated student collaboration and respectful relationships among students.

Created a culture for learning with displays of student work. Set high expectations for student behavior and responded appropriately to misbehavior.

Arranged the physical space in the classroom to promote learning. Implemented the curriculum and prepared effective lesson plans. Decorated bulletin boards, posted student work and anchor charts Students showed growth each semester exam.

Administered District Test Supported and Assisted the Team Leader Displayed Student Friendly Objectives Created and Instructed lessons according to how the students will be tested.

01/2010 to 01/2011 Teacher Assistant/Student Teacher Canton Schools of Arts and Sciences

Assisted the classroom teacher with daily tasks.

Supervised and assisted students.

Implemented the curriculum and assisted in the preparation of Lesson Plans. Carried on regular school activities in the absence of the regular classroom teacher.

Created lesson plans independently and instructed lessons according to those plans Created classroom friendly environment Decorated bulletin boards, posted student work and anchor charts Proctor Tests.

01/2006 to 01/2010 Exceptional Teacher's Assistant Woodville Heights Elementary

Assisted the classroom teacher with daily tasks.

Supervised and assisted students.

Implemented the curriculum and assisted in the preparation of Lesson Plans. Carried on regular school activities in the absence of the regular classroom teacher.

Implemented the curriculum per the directions of the cooperating teacher. Modified student class work and weekly assessment. Checked for understanding and adjusted instructions Used SPMS for test preparation.

Maintained classroom organization for efficient distribution of learning material. Gave input on how to help students succeed during parent teacher conferences. Assisted with IEPs, Running Records and IEP meetings. 02/2005 to 01/2006 Copier Operator

Choice Copying Services.

Prepare Research Documents for Law Firm.

Evaluate Quality of Documents.

Combine and Distribute Documents.

01/2005 to 01/2006 Head Bookkeeper

Food Depot Inc

Balance and Adjust Store Reports Responsible for Retailing Invoices Coordinate EDUCATION AND TRAINING

REFERENCES

SKILLS

ACTIVITIES AND HONORS

Accounts Receivable Develop Work Schedule for Cashiers Set-up and Maintain Filing System Provide Customer Service Responsible for Weekly Payroll. 01/2004 to 01/2005 Office Assistant

Holmes Community College

Set-up and maintained filing system.

Maintained Admissions Dept.

Database.

Trained New Employees.

01/2002 to 12/2002 Assistant

Mississippi Delta Community College

Circulation Desk.

Maintained Electronic and Paper Database.

Collected fines and fees.

Bachelors of Science: Elementary Education Reading, Science and Social Science Jackson State University

Elementary Education K-6 Reading, Science and Social Science Masters: Special Education

Special Education

References: Available upon request.

Copying, Filing, Lesson Plans, Math

As of now, I have been teaching 8 years and within those 8 years I have received the following:

Teacher of the Month

Won Teacher Grants Twice

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