Karen Price

**** ***** ******** ****** ******, Alabama, 36618

251-***-**** adwa6t@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Capable Homeschool Teacher is effective in managing simultaneous schedules with an organized approach. Customizes strategies based on the needs of each student and select optimal resources to meet education, physical and emotional requirements. Offers excellent budgeting and time management abilities. Motivated to transform students’ academic lives by implementing successful strategies that make difference in all areas. Demonstrated success with most struggling learners. Dedicated to teaching and setting a solid example for the character.

Skills

Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Google Classroom, Zoom Conference

Written and verbal communication skills

Dependable and responsible

Individual and small group instruction

Building confidence

Developing individualized lessons

Test preparation and test-taking strategies

Adapting to student’s learning style

Organization and Planning skills

Progress reports and check-ins

Student parent-teacher collaboration

Positive role model

Recommending books and materials

Creating customized learning plans

SAT and ACT Preparation

Academic Advice and Counseling

Building Rapport and Trust

Experience

Academic Teacher/ Advisor- Heartwood Christian Academy, Mobile, Alabama 2004 - Present –

I am responsible for knowledge of the subject matter content choosing the curriculum and developing lesson plans in a logical sequence.

Able to deliver reports to parents and school administration efficiently, promptly, and accurately.

I am experienced in working within deadlines and juggling several tasks simultaneously.

I make learning fun and interactive for my students.

I am always looking for new activities and projects to incorporate into my lessons.

I can uphold the standards and quality learning environment and procedures of the school which I represent.

Develop lesson plans based on student strengths and weaknesses.

Observed students for specific learning styles and planned activities to maximize learning.

Delivered effective education based on sound principles and clear objectives.

Built and strengthened positive relationships with students and parents and teaching staff.

Various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.

Remained calm and patient in student interaction to build an inclusive learning environment.

Prepared and graded subject tests for students

Met with parents to discuss student’s progress and areas requiring improvements.

Private Homeschool Tutor Mobile, Al. September 2011- Present

●Developed lesson plans based on student strengths and weaknesses.

●Delivered effective education based on sound principles and clear objectives.

●Supported digital online delivery of lessons and materials in a home-based environment.

●Engaged students and made lessons entertaining to hold their interest and encourage learning

●Collaborated with parents and teachers to determine student needs and develop tutoring plans and assess students’ progress.

●Supported students by identifying and addressing specific concerns

●Coached students through challenging material with positive reinforcement and encouragement.

●Offered students personalized educational and emotional support

●Created and implemented individual lesson plans based on student learning styles. Developed handouts study material and quizzes.

●Emphasized the importance of good study habits and devised homework schedules to assist students in implementing tailored study plans.

Belk, Mobile, Al. September 2017- March 2018

Sales Associate

Helped customers find specific Products and questions and offer product advice.

Engaged customers in friendly professional dialogue to determine needs and answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, product, and service information.

Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.

Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and promotion.

Developed trusting relationships with customers by making personal connections.

Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.

Gayfers, In-house Advertising, Mobile, Alabama August 1991 - August 1998 Assistant Marketing Director and Copy Editor Duties included:

Copywriting, editing of changes, and corrections.

Excellent attention to detail, keeping explicit records.

Problem-solving, overseeing the submission of ads and deadlines.

Keeping employees motivated to meet deadlines.

Developed and presented new ideas and conceptualized new approaches and solutions.

Analyzed problematic situations and occurrences to provide solutions and facilitate company survival and growth.

Recommended product changes to enhance customer interest and maximize sales.

Conferred with the advertising manager to develop and implement marketing plans

Collaborated with other departments o coordinate strategic marketing activities.

Cultivated business partnerships to build lasting relationships with internal and external parties,

Planned and officiated meetings to share marketing plans and explain future business goals.

Delivered marketing strategy updates to upper-level management

Interviewed and hired talented individuals to ass value to the marketing team.

Evaluated Marketing personnel and offered constructive feedback on ways to improve.

Gayfers, Mobile, Alabama November 1986 – August 1991

Sales Associate

Helped customers find specific Products and questions and offer product advice.

Engaged customers in friendly professional dialogue to determine needs and answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, product, and service information.

Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.

Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and promotion.

Developed trusting relationships with customers by making personal connections.

Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.

Education

●University of South Alabama, Mobile, Alabama August 8- June 1991

Bachelor of Arts: Organizational Communications/ Public Relations. English Literature and Psychology

●McGill-Toolen High School, Mobile, Alabama 1983- 1986 graduated.

Volunteer

Jubilee Robotics STEM Program /MACH ROBOTICS 2008-2016

Instrumental in the formation and Organizing of MACH robotics: Mobile Area Coalition of Homeschooler Robotics Team.

I organized 20 students and their volunteering parents to form a Homeschool robotics team: Fundraising events and scheduling.

I mentored the MACH robotics Marketing team in Presentation and interview skills.

Special Skills

Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Google classroom, Zoom conference.

Hobbies and Interests

· Road cycling and Mountain biking.

· Spending time with my family

· Reading Classic Literature

· Traveling

References

Upon Request

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