Julia Pugh
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
757-***-**** cell
***********@*****.***
Objective
Obtaining a teaching position that utilizes my passion for elementary
education to create positive experience for the students and parents by
implementing various teaching methods while coordinating services to
ensure success for each child.
Key Skills/Proficiencies
Balanced Literacy: Encourage a sense of curiosity and a thorough
understanding of varied subjects using thematic units that encompassed
math, reading, writing social studies and science. Create assessments
tools so that curriculum and lessons plans are able to meet each child
academically.
Research: Assess and evaluate rapport with both parents and students
which help to create mutual respect and accountability in the classroom.
Public Relations: Establish ethical practices to motivate students,
parents and co-workers by practicing professional behavior as well as
embracing key Human Service principles including quality service, social
justice, integrity, competence, and worth of all persons.
Communication: Effective listening, writing, and speaking skills to
communicate effectively with students, parents, co-workers, administrative
leadership, community partners on all levels to achieve common goals.
Problem Solving: Analyze, recognize, encourage, and develop reason skills
to resolve conflict among students.
Experience
May 2013 - August Parks and Recreation Hampton, Virginia
2013
Summer Camp Counselor
Read, discussed, and analyzed short works of fiction with elementary grade
students weekly.
Created worksheets and activities to stimulate interest in each reading,
and present brief PowerPoint presentations on significant cultural
references in the stories.
Tutored students using approved material from appropriate grade levels.
Assisted in instructing students in developing reading and writing skills.
Participated in staff meetings in order to collaborate on lesson plans and
assess student progress.
Served as a mentor and mediator for students to help develop social
skills.
August 2010 - May Laboratory School Elizabeth City, North Carolina
2013
Teacher's Aide
Applied the necessary teaching strategies to use in classrooms with
various skill levels.
Taught lesson independently focusing on reading and writing skills.
Illustrated and observed the use of the Smart Board in math and writing.
Collaborated with instructors to develop effective lesson plans to help
students achieve standards established by state and local policies.
Encouraged student improvement by sending weekly progress reports home to
parents.
January 2012 - May PW Moore Elementary Elizabeth City, North Carolina
2012 School
Student Teacher - Field Placement
Implemented lessons developed by a teacher focusing on fifth grade
language arts, reading, math and social studies.
Developed a creative thinking guide to assist students with creativity and
critical thinking in thematic units.
Facilitated tutoring sessions during the week to assist students who
required additional help to understand the material presented during the
classroom session.
Instructed review activities as class began to utilize time effective.
Created lesson plans on note taking skills to help develop notes to use
for studying and homework assignments.
Assisted students during class time in order to ensure understanding of
the daily lesson.
Participated in team meetings with teachers and administration to
collaborate on lesson plans and student progress.
May 2012 - August Better Life Services Hampton, Virginia
2012
Office Assistant
Input data, office errands and maintained filing system for case records.
Scheduled appointments and assisted with registration of new clientele.
Assisted clientele as they enter office and via phone
Performed filing, data management, drafting and editing short office memos
Assisted with all other office administrative duties.
November 2009 - JcPenney Hampton, Virginia
January 2012
Sales Associate
Greeted customers and determined their needs and wants.
Discussed type, quality and number of merchandise required for purchase.
Recommended merchandise based on individual requirements.
Advised customers on utilization and care of merchandise.
Provided advice to clients regarding particular products or services.
Answered customers' queries and concerns.
Quoted prices and discounts as well as credit terms, return and exchange
policy.
Prepared sales contracts and accepted payment through cash, check, debit
and credit card.
Assisted in display of merchandise.
Maintained sales records for inventory control.
August 2009 - May Elizabeth City State Elizabeth City, NC
2010 University
Financial Aid Office Assistant
Assisted with office organization.
Answered incoming telephone calls
Assisted in creating and maintaining all student files.
Monitored all files consistently to ensure required and updated
documentation.
Notified and requested required documentation from students for file
completion and eligibility determination.
Assisted in distributing information on financial aid, scholarships, and
the Federal Work Study programs.
Education
Elizabeth City State Elizabeth City, NC English, May 2014
University Hampton, VA Advanced Studies Diploma,
Hampton High School
Community Service/Organizations
Elizabeth City State University Cheerleader - August 2009 - May 2012
Future Teachers Club - Elizabeth City State University - September 2011 -
May 2012
Library Club - Elizabeth City State University - August 2011 - May 2012
Future Alumni Club - Elizabeth City State University - August 2012 - May
2013
Girls Inc. 30 hours completed - August 2012 - May 2013
Elizabeth City State University Cheerleading Camp Org. 100 hours
completed - August 2009 - January 2012