Nancy Sirhan
Rocky Mount
Summary
Licensed and certified 5th-grade math and science teacher with a passion for fostering student engagement and academic success. Experienced in developing interactive lesson plans, implementing hands-on learning activities, and utilizing differentiated instruction to meet diverse student needs. Skilled in classroom management, curriculum planning, and creating a positive, inclusive learning environment that inspires curiosity and critical thinking. Committed to helping students build a strong foundation in STEM subjects through engaging and practical applications.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Nash County Public School Teacher
Edwards Elementary School
Rocky Mount, NC
08.2024 - Current
- Improved student engagement by developing interactive lesson plans.
- Created supportive learning environment for fostering student growth.
- Enhanced classroom participation with innovative teaching methods.
- Increased student understanding, explaining complex concepts clearly.
Licensed Cosmetologist
A Simple Touch
Rocky Mount, NC
01.2022 - Current
- Booked appointments, answered phones, greeted clients, handled payments and created client service tickets.
- Kept work areas, tools and equipment clean and properly sanitized to minimize disease transfer and health risk of shared environment.
- Attended regular trainings and workshops to maintain cosmetology license and stay current on technique and skills.
- Supported reception desk, receiving phone calls, entering appointments and collecting payments for services rendered.
Substitute Teacher
Rocky Mount Academy
Rocky Mount, NC
04.2022 - 05.2024
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Licensed Cosmetologist
JC Penny Salon
Rocky Mount, NC
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Supported reception desk, receiving phone calls, entering appointments and collecting payments for services rendered.
- Scheduled customer appointments and rearranged individual time slots to meet demand.
- Helped clients achieve desired looks for daily wear and special events by designing makeup strategies for each scenario.
- Processed payments, entering sales in register for prompt customer service.
Teacher
Nash Rocky Mount School System
Rocky Mount, NC
08.2007 - 06.2013
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
North Carolina Wesleyan College
Rocky Mount, NCSkills
- Collaborative learning
- Parent-teacher communication
- Scientific inquiry
- Instructional strategies
- Student motivation
- Student mentoring
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Safe, positive learning environment
- Reliability
- Lesson planning
Timeline
Nash County Public School Teacher
Edwards Elementary School
08.2024 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Rocky Mount Academy
04.2022 - 05.2024
Licensed Cosmetologist
A Simple Touch
01.2022 - Current
Licensed Cosmetologist
JC Penny Salon
01.2019 - 01.2022
Teacher
Nash Rocky Mount School System
08.2007 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Science - Education
North Carolina Wesleyan College