Stacy Waltrip
Owensboro,KY
Summary
Adept at fostering educational environments, I excelled in classroom management and differentiated instruction at Daviess County Public Schools. My approach enhanced student engagement and achievement, leveraging critical thinking and technology integration skills. Recognized for building strong relationships and collaborative success, I significantly contributed to positive learning outcomes and faculty synergy.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Daviess County Public Schools
08.2003 - 10.2024
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
Customer Service Representative
Kohls Department Store
08.2021 - 11.2023
- Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
- Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
- Handled escalated calls efficiently, finding satisfactory resolutions for both customers and the company alike.
- Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and providing accurate information.
- Developed strong product knowledge to provide informed recommendations based on individual customer needs.
- Developed rapport with customers through active listening skills, leading to higher retention rates and positive feedback from clients.
- Maintained detailed records of customer interactions, contributing to comprehensive database for future reference.
- Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints quickly.
- Delivered prompt service to prioritize customer needs.
Teacher
McLean County Board Of Education
08.2000 - 05.2002
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Developed and executed formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress, adjusting teaching strategies accordingly.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY05.2001
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN05.2000
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Parent-teacher communication
- Differentiated instruction
- Technology integration
- Elementary education
- Faculty collaboration
- Special needs students
- Special education
Timeline
Customer Service Representative
Kohls Department Store
08.2021 - 11.2023
Teacher
Daviess County Public Schools
08.2003 - 10.2024
Teacher
McLean County Board Of Education
08.2000 - 05.2002
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Austin Peay State University
Master of Science - Special Education
Western Kentucky University
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