Work History

Elementary Art Teacher | Laurens County School District 55 (Gray Court Owing

9210 SC-14, Gray Court, SC 29645 - August 2017 - Current 

• Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.

• Developed strong relationships with parents, keeping them informed about their student’s progress and achievements in the classroom.

• Documented student work in order to exhibit and celebrate the learning process of each individual.

• Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres promoting student growth and learning.

• Managed materials inventory effectively, ensuring adequate supplies were available for all students' needs without exceeding budget constraints.

• Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet diverse learning needs and abilities.

• Created lesson plans that related to current jobs in the field including graphic design. 

Music Leader|Reidville Presbyterian Church

340 College St, Reidville, SC 29375 - May 2016 - December 2018

• Managed budgetary resources effectively, enabling the acquisition of essential materials for rehearsals and performances.

• Implemented constructive feedback from peers or supervisors when refining compositions or arranging pieces.

• Fostered an inclusive environment within the ensemble, promoting mutual respect among all members.

• Tailored repertoire selections to specific event themes or audiences, enhancing overall satisfaction levels of attendees.

• Handled requests for specific musical selections.

• Determined voices, instruments, harmonic structures, rhythms, tempos and tone balances required to achieve effects desired in each musical composition.

Retail Sales Associate|Rue 21

205 W Blackstock Rd Space 0080, Spartanburg, SC 29 - October 2012 - June 2014

• Consistently met established sales goals through proactive engagement with customers and sales techniques.

• Maintained a clean and organized store environment, enhancing the overall shopping experience for customers.

• Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.

• Handled customer complaints with empathy and patience, resolving issues to maintain a positive store reputation. 

• Streamlined checkout process, reducing wait times and improving customer satisfaction.

• Worked to meet or exceed special targets for credit card applications, special donations and specific product promotions.

• Performed cash, card, and check transactions to complete customer purchases.