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
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
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
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
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
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
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