CHERYL UNANGST
Durham,NC
Summary
Professional with experience in guiding and supporting students. Skilled in fostering academic growth, emotional well-being, and personal development. Strong focus on teamwork and adaptability to meet evolving needs. Known for effective communication, empathy, and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Mentor
Nutur Aveda Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC
12.2020 - Current
- Encourage student engagement through motivational activities.
- Collaborate with team members to address student concerns effectively.
- Establish strong relationships with students, building trust and open communication channels for ongoing support.
- Assist students in setting realistic short-term goals that align with long-term ambitions increasing accountability in goal achievement.
- Improve student satisfaction by providing personalized academic support and guidance.
- Monitor student academic progress, communicating with each student frequently and intervening to assist students experiencing difficulties.
- Foster a supportive learning environment by proactively addressing students'' concerns and challenges.
- Counsel students individually and in group sessions to help promote personal and educational motivation.
- Actively participate in regular meetings with team members discussing individual student progress updates.
- Assisted in coordinating school activities and events.
- Support students in navigating academic policies and procedures.
- Fostered supportive learning environment, contributing to positive campus culture.
- Encouraged student participation in extracurricular activities, broadening their educational experience.
- Advocated for student needs with school administration, enhancing overall student experience.
- Collaborated with educators to align mentoring strategies with curriculum goals, ensuring a cohesive learning experience.
- Use Fame to maintain appropriate documentation of all academic activities.
- Boost student confidence through one-on-one mentoring sessions focused on personal and academic development.
- Increased retention rates with targeted mentoring for at-risk students.
Education Manager
Nutur Aveda Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC
03.2013 - 12.2020
- Led training sessions for staff to enhance teaching methodologies and student engagement.
- Mentored junior educators, providing guidance on best practices in teaching and classroom management.
- Coordinated curriculum development efforts to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Analyzed student performance data to identify areas for program improvement and strategic initiatives.
- Advocated for innovative teaching tools, enhancing learning experiences for students and faculty alike.
- Evaluated teacher performance through classroom observations and provided constructive feedback to promote continuous improvement.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations by maintaining accurate records of student attendance, grades, and assessments results.
- Assisted in the recruitment process of highly qualified educators committed to promoting academic excellence.
- Mentored new educators, providing guidance on best practices in classroom management and instructional techniques.
- Promoted professional development for teachers, resulting in improved teaching practices and increased student success rates.
- Conducted ongoing evaluations of curriculum materials to ensure alignment with state standards.
- Conducted surveys with students upon course completion to gather feedback for improvement.
- Attended continuing education workshops to enhance skills and apply new teaching methodologies.
- Prepared course schedules and managed classroom staffing requirements.
- Managed new employee orientation training.
- Communicated all learning and performance objectives, schedules, and training assessments to upper management.
- Trained educators during demonstrations, meetings, conferences, and workshops.
- Coordinated new hire orientations and provided onboarding and training for new employees.
- Conducted orientation sessions and organized on-the-job training for new hires.
- Trained new hires to perform cross-training exercises with experienced team members.
- Reviewed and edited all training materials for accuracy and company policy compliance.
- Organized and edited training manuals, multimedia visual aids, and other educational materials.
- Managed all employee coaching, training, and performance improvement actions.
- Researched and obtained relevant course materials to achieve training objectives.
- Conducted training courses and prepared videos for long-term use.
- Tested all training software and hardware prior to commencing training programs.
- Selected and assigned instructors to conduct specific training programs.
- Established a positive learning environment through clear expectations, consistent routines, and effective communication with students and staff.
- Facilitated staff meetings focused identifying strategies for continuous improvement in teaching practices.
Cosmetology Educator
Nurtur Aveda Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC
12.2008 - 03.2013
- Developed and implemented curriculum for comprehensive cosmetology education programs.
- Mentored aspiring cosmetologists, fostering skill development and professional growth.
- Conducted hands-on training sessions to enhance student proficiency in advanced techniques.
- Evaluated student performance, providing constructive feedback to improve competencies.
- Collaborated with industry professionals to ensure curriculum relevance and modern practices.
- Organized workshops featuring guest speakers from the beauty industry to enrich learning experiences.
- Kept implements and equipment in working order, maintaining cleanliness and health of work area and salon.
- Mentored and supported students, encouraging individual progress in both theoretical and practical learning modules and preparing for productive industry careers.
- Collaborated with fellow educators to develop an interdisciplinary approach to teaching cosmetology subjects.
- Implemented effective classroom management techniques to maintain a focused learning atmosphere for all students.
- Led students through lessons both in practical, interactive student salon modules and lecture-style theoretical sessions, supporting institutional plans and preparing for certification exams.
- Increased students'' practical skills by providing detailed demonstrations and step-by-step guidance in various techniques.
- Continuously updated personal knowledge of industry trends and advancements in order to provide relevant instruction in the rapidly evolving field of cosmetology education.
- Taught hair care principles for residents, cutting, shampooing, conditioning, setting and styling to showcase industry techniques.
- Assessed student progress through regular quizzes, practical exams, and constructive feedback sessions to ensure understanding of course materials.
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans to cover all aspects of cosmetology, including hair, makeup, skincare, and nail care.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of instructional methods through regular student evaluations and adjusted teaching approaches accordingly to continuously improve learning outcomes in cosmetology education.
- Motivated students to overcome hesitation, demonstrating sensitivity and supporting personal growth through targeted exercises and lessons.
- Prepared students for state licensing exams through comprehensive review sessions targeting critical test content areas such as safety protocols and legal regulations related to cosmetology practice.
- Maintained a well-organized and stimulating classroom environment that encouraged creativity and experimentation.
- Promoted a culture of inclusivity within the classroom by addressing diverse beauty standards and cultural perspectives on grooming practices.
- Boosted student engagement by organizing guest speaker events featuring industry professionals.
- Provided personalized attention to individual students'' needs, offering additional support and resources as necessary.
- Encouraged professional development among peers by sharing best practices at faculty meetings or through organized training sessions.
- Collaborated with school administration to secure resources such as textbooks, equipment, and supplies essential for the effective teaching of cosmetology courses.
- Enhanced student learning by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world examples in cosmetology lessons.
- Planned both theory and practical lessons.
- Followed NC curriculum accurately with detailed lesson plans.
- Conducted practice exams for students on both theoretical and practical sections.
- Observed and evaluated students' work to determine progress, provide feedback, and make suggestions for improvement.
- Engaged students in academic and practical conversations that elicited critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and communication.
- Supervised and monitored students' use of tools and equipment.
- Provided instructional handouts, texts, audiovisual aids and other materials to facilitate learning.
- Kept updated with developments in subject area curriculum, technical, and career trends and teaching resources and methods.
- Presented lectures and conducted discussions to increase students' knowledge and competence using visual aids such as graphs, charts and slides.
Education
High School Diploma -
Freedom High School
Bethlehem, PA06-1973
Skills
- Motivation techniques
- Feedback delivery
- Peer support
- Problem-solving
- Class schedule preparation
- Relationship development
- Critical thinking
- Student support
- Career planning
- Emotional support
- Administration collaboration
- Conflict mediation
- Needs determination
Timeline
Student Mentor
Nutur Aveda Chapel Hill
12.2020 - Current
Education Manager
Nutur Aveda Chapel Hill
03.2013 - 12.2020
Cosmetology Educator
Nurtur Aveda Chapel Hill
12.2008 - 03.2013
High School Diploma -
Freedom High School