Graduate Teacher
Judith Folkes
Objective
Focused and certified Business Education teacher with strong record of success in academic roles. Excellent command of cultivating welcoming learning environments and assessing student needs to provide individualized attention and diversified instruction. Energetic educator with over ten years of instructional experience combined with thorough knowledge of academic program management and district requirements.
Experience
July 2021- Current
MS Technology; CR CSUSA At Orange Valencia LLC
Built relationships with parents and students resulting in improved learning.
Devised creative ways to motivate students to complete assigned Edgenuity courses resulting in increased success rate.
Bolstered students’ interest in STEM education resulting in improved performances.
Incorporated the use of mathematical techniques in writing programs enabling students to make the necessary connections.
August 2020 – July 2021
Fourth & Fifth Grade Teacher Creative Global Schools
Tutored struggling students to help each understand core ideas and improved their performance by 60 %.
Encouraged students to persevere with challenging tasks, preparing them for advanced learning activities.
Built relationships with parents and students resulting in improved learning.
Successfully taught students how to explore ideas and expand their horizons through lively classroom discussions.
Recommended introduction of business studies to students at the middle school level.
Prepared and taught Business Studies material to match age group taught resulting in developed interest to study in the field.
Utilized varied techniques in teaching Mathematics at the 4th and 5th Grade level.
October 2018 – August 2020
Medical Receptionist Advent Health
Made appointments for patients on medical office software, contacted insurance companies on behalf of patients for approvals, and processed co-payments.
Obtained insurance verifications, pre-authorizations, and pre-determinations.
Introduced ease of patient identification system which resulted in increased efficiency by 82%.
Successfully trained, coached, guided, and mentored team members on techniques required to perform duties.
Increased output of medical records requests extensively within two months.
August 2017 – December 2017
Fifth Grade Teacher St Lucie Christian
Employed well founded and evidence-based instructional approaches to create valuable learning experiences for students.
Set forth clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and helped students achieved targets with effective guidance and support.
Established and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for class to maintain order, protect students and keep focus on learning.
Monitored and supported the social, behavioral, and physical development of each student to further enhance academic success.
March 2013 – December 2017
Volunteering, Personal Outreach Calvary Port Lucie Christian
Redirected children to encourage safe, positive behavior.
Managed classroom of 5-12 children ages 1-2 years successfully.
Used clear communication and professionalism to develop constructive relationships with families.
March 2017 – July 2017
Customer Service Representative Spherion Staffing (Maximus)
Consistently met identified team and client performance metrics, goals, and deadlines.
Managed inbound and outbound calls to respond to inquiries and resolve concerns.
Provided solutions, recommendations, and replacements, using an emphatic approach and demeanor.
July 2008 – November 2012
Assistant Examiner Caribbean Examinations Council
Marked regional examination scripts.
Collaborated in pointing out weaknesses in students’ responses and suggested methods to be implemented to minimize such occurrences.
Successfully recommended strategies to improve the teaching and learning process by a great degree.
October 2004 – November 2012
Graduate Teacher Holy Childhood High School
Built relationships with students and parents to improve learning.
Offered stimulating curriculum that accommodated all learning styles.
Sparked creativity and imagination by helping children discover new things each day.
Achieved a 98% success rate in students' external exam passes in Economics in 2005.
Achieved 80% and above in internal students’ exam passes in Principles of Accounting during my tenure.
Consistently maintained a 92% and above pass rate in students’ external and internal exam passes in Principles of Business during my tenure.
Taught Principles of Accounts, Principles of Business and Economics to students who achieved each year an average success rate of 90% and above both in internal and external examinations.
Education
Sept. 1999 – May 2003
B.ED. Business & Computer Studies
University of Tech. Ja.
Skills
Classroom mgmt.
Diversified instruction
Parent communication
Promote literacy.
Problem resolution
Effective time mgmt.
Interests
Equipping the next generation with the tools necessary to thrive in a changing economic climate.
Contact
8423 Rose Groves Rd.
Orlando, FL 32818-5690
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