Ashley Huffstetler
Shelby
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record in customer service and financial administration at Naturally Unique Antiques & Collectibles, LLC. Adept at fostering strong customer relationships and enhancing profitability through strategic decision-making and cost reduction. Committed to excellence, with a keen attention to detail and a drive for continuous improvement.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Owner
Naturally Unique Antiques & Collectibles, LLC
09.2022 - Current
- Established strong customer relationships through excellent communication and attentive service.
- Strengthened company reputation by consistently meeting or exceeding customer expectations in terms of quality products/services offered.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Managed financial operations to ensure fiscal responsibility, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
- Enhanced company profitability by reducing overhead costs and negotiating favorable contracts with suppliers.
Teacher
Cleveland County Schools
10.2007 - 06.2023
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
- Enhanced literacy skills with targeted reading programs.
- Coordinated with language specialists to support English Language Learners, fostering more inclusive classroom.
- Spearheaded mentorship program for at-risk students, contributing to improved academic and behavioral outcomes.
- Increased parental involvement in students' education by organizing regular communication and events.
- Conducted ongoing professional development in educational technology, keeping teaching approach current and effective.
- Designed and implemented differentiated instruction strategy to meet diverse learning needs, enhancing educational outcomes.
- Developed and executed formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress, adjusting teaching strategies accordingly.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to tailor lessons for improved academic performance.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.3
Teacher
Cleveland County Schools
09.1996 - 06.2000
- 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.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Child Development, K-6 Certification, Math Minor
Meredith Collage
Raleigh, NCSkills
- Customer service
- Customer relations
- Attention to detail
- Driven and determined
- Administrative management
- Records organization and management
- Task delegation
- Scheduling
- Decision-making
- Financial administration
Timeline
Business Owner
Naturally Unique Antiques & Collectibles, LLC
09.2022 - Current
Teacher
Cleveland County Schools
10.2007 - 06.2023
Teacher
Cleveland County Schools
09.1996 - 06.2000
Bachelor of Science - Child Development, K-6 Certification, Math Minor
Meredith Collage
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