Substitute Teacher Development Specialist

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AMANDA TARRANT

**********@*****.*** 269-***-**** Concord, OH 44077

A dedicated professional with strong writing and communication skills, proficient in reviewing talent options to select individuals for certain roles.

Teambuilding

People skills

Organization

Critical thinking

Work ethic

Flexibility

Riverside School District Concord, OH

Substitute Teacher, K-12

11/2019 - Current

Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.

Implemented lesson plans assigned by classroom teacher to educate students about key concepts.

Provided notes and reports on school day activities to primary teacher. Requested as substitute teacher based on excellent referrals and trusted performance.

Engaged students in discussions to promote interest and drive learning. Mandycakes Cakepops Concord, OH

Owner/Head Baker

08/2010 - Current

Created and ran my own business of specialty desserts. Maintained current knowledge of pricing, ingredients and product availability.

CSM Group Kalamazoo, MI

Talent Development Specialist

06/2006 - 09/2008

Directed and performed the recruitment, selection & orientation for up to 30 open salary/hourly positions per year.

Initiated new health insurance plan (projected savings to company 12%). Spearheaded Talent Task Force in charge of company's Talent Literacy. Implemented Field Resource Staffing page on intranet for tracking staffing needs.

Summit Polymers Inc. Kalamazoo, MI

Human Resources Coordinator

07/2004 - 06/2006

Directed/performed the recruitment, selection, and orientation for up to 20 open positions per month.

Responsible for health, dental, life and disability insurances, including COBRA for up to 300 hourly employees.

Monitored statistical trends relating to absenteeism, turnover, headcount, accident severity/frequency, and overtime on a monthly basis. Responsible for developing and tracking job descriptions for up to 300 hourly employees.

Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI

Summary

Skills

Experience

Education and Training

MBA in Haworth College of Business

04/2004

3.59

Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI

Bachelor of Arts in English Literature

04/2001

3.88

Named Who's Who Among Students in American Universities Member Phi Beta Kappa National Honor Fraternity

Member Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society

Member Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity

Member Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Fraternity

Member Golden Key International Honor Society

Western Michigan University Dean's List

Member Western Michigan University Lee Honors College Awarded Medallion Scholarship

Activities and Honors

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