CHERIDAN CARR

**** ****** ****, ****** ****, FL *2405

H: 850-***-**** acy6qf@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

A prompt and reliable professional who is eager to continue a career in education and foster a

positive classroom environment in order to maximize the education and learning of students.

As a firstyear teacher, demonstrated an astounding ability to quickly adapt to a fastpaced

environment. Possesses superb communication skills and is someone who can build up

rapport easily with students and fellow teachers and administration. Currently looking for a

suitable position with a reputable school that values integrity, consistency, integrity, and

hard work.

SKILLS

Diverse classroom settings Highly Organized and detailed

Managing classroom for diverse populations Personable and approachable

Strong collaborator Experience with diverse populations

Experience with instructional design Sensitive to cultural differences

Experience with specialneeds students Team player and selfmotivated

Teaching/tutoring Verbal and written communication skills

Tailoring curriculum plans

Positive learning environment

Test proctoring

Creative questioning

Critical thinking

Inquirybased learning

Computer proficient

Varied lesson plans

Studentcentered learning

Group learning mechanics

Interpersonal skills

Creative learning strategies

Positive reinforcement

Outstanding social skills

Effective time management

Classroom discipline

Ageappropriate lesson planning

Creative imagination stimulation

Audiovisual aid implementation

Student motivation

WORK HISTORY

PETERS AND SCOON LAW OFFICE

Legal Assistant Panama City, Florida August 2012 February 2015

Produced legal documents, including contracts and real estate closing statements.

Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles and codes.

Prescreened and interviewed legal assistant candidates.

Prepared for trials by conducting legal research and drafting pleadings.

Worked as a team with attorneys, administrative assistants and fellow legal assistants.

Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings and appeals.

Maintained and monitored legal volumes to ensure that law library was uptodate.

Met with clients and other professionals to discuss details of cases.

Filed pleadings with the court clerk.

Performed general administration duties such as maintaining records management database systems,

and performing basic bookkeeping work.

MCCALLA RAYMER, LLC

Legal Assistant Panama City, Florida March 2015 August 2015

Worked as a team with attorneys, administrative assistants and fellow legal assistants.

Researched relevant legal materials to aid decision making.

Prepared legal documents, including briefs, pleadings, appeals, wills, contracts, and real estate closing

statements.

Provided information to supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form,

email, or in person.

Maintained budgets, expense reports, and other financial matters.

Met with individuals involved in legal processes to provide information and clarify issues.

Coordinated legal schedules and activities.

Communicated with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the

public, government, and other external sources.

BAY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Substitute Teacher Panama City, Florida September 2015 November 2015

Cooperated with regulareducation staff when necessary.

Maintained office hours for instructions and conferencing.

Wrote concise and effective reports to the teacher about how the school day went.

Updated student attendance, grade, and administrative records.

Ensured classroom managements by setting rules and limits.

Prepared and administered tests and exams.

Clearly understood and followed the directions of senior teachers.

Identified instructional methods and materials that were most appropriate for meeting lesson

objectives.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Returned books, instructional materials, equipment, and keys to their proper place.

Graded tests and papers and recorded grades for teaching staff.

PANAMA CITY ADVANCED SCHOOL

Third Grade Teacher Panama City, Florida November 2015 Current

Assigned homework assignments and quizzes and wrote corresponding keys.

Graded tests and papers and recorded grades for teaching staff.

Reported on student progress, behavior and social skills to parents.

Maintained head count and attendance sheets.

Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.

Pursued professional development activities to broaden and deepen knowledge of content and

teaching skills.

Communicated with peers, colleagues, administrators and parents to meet and exceed teaching goals.

Improved student's analytical skills by introducing stateoftheart computer program technologies.

Developed and taught lessons on relevant children's books, poems, movies and themes to promote

student interest.

Instructs students individually and in small groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures,

discussions, and demonstrations.

Establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicates those objectives to

students.

Attends staff meetings and serves on committees, as required.

Enforces administration policies and rules governing students.

Plans and constructs activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time

that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.

Experience with smallgroup learning and teaching; currently teaches a class of five (5) students.

Knowledge of procedures for disciplining pupils and classroom evacuation.

Always respecting the confidentiality of student and school personnel information.

EDUCATION

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE International Affairs

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida 2013

MASTER OF SCIENCE International Affairs

Troy University

Troy, Alabama 2015

3.6 GPA

Studied Business and Sustainability in Beijing, Tianjin, Qinghuangdao, and Guangzhou China, May

June 2014.

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