Meghan Grant
*** * ***** **, *******, IL *****
Email: wq0bkp@r.postjobfree.com
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Personal Statement:
I am a hard working, loyal and devoted individual who has a great deal of ambition. I have experience in Education and Business. I love to learn, and am always up to a challenge. I am a team player, but can multi-task to accomplish things on my own. I am seeking a position where I can utilize all of my skills.
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Education:
Daytona State College - Daytona Beach, FL
Educators Preparation Institute, Sep 2008 - Jun 2009
GPA: 4.0
Professional Teaching Certificate
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale, IL
Bachelor of Science, Aug 2004 - May 2006
GPA 3.5
Major: Business Management
WORK HISTORY:
Teacher/Career Specialist - Jobs for Florida Graduates- Pathways Academy-Palm Coast, FL, Jan 2009 - Present
•Taught students at the Alternative School job and life survival skills through core competencies including: how to write résumés, interview process, conflict resolution, decision making, etc.
• Provided academic remediation to students in order to pass state exams
• Developed and implemented programs to encourage student participation
•Participated in leadership training and community building workshops
• Created daily lesson plan that represented the Sunshine State Standards
•Helped students with post secondary opportunities
Teacher Aide - Pathways Academy-Palm Coast, FL, Jan 2008 - Jan 2009
• Assisted with the 6th and 7th grade unit at the Alternative School
• Created a learning environment by assisting in modifying behavior
• Motivated and involved students in everyday class participation
• Administrative duties, such as adding to and organizing student files, keeping health and attendance records, etc.
• Involved in assessing homework tasks and assignments, delivering tests, recording grades, etc.
• Watched the students during lunch, recess breaks, and on field trips.
Training Manager - Jimmy Johns-Champaign, IL, Oct 2006 - May 2007
• Conducted a three week training program for any new owners or managers of Jimmy Johns
• Worked for the corporate office of Jimmy Johns
• Assistant manager during an apprenticeship for 3 months, duties included- hiring/firing, training new employees, dealing with customer complaints, ordering inventory, etc.
• Was the trainer at one of the busiest locations in Champaign
SKILLS:
• Microsoft Office/Computer Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Flexibility
• Planning/Organizing
• Customer Service
• Clerical
• Management
• Troubleshooting
• Communication
ACHIEVEMENT:
• Pathways Academy Employee of the Year 2009
• Outstanding Award from Jobs for Florida Graduates
• District Recognition