Teresa Pyrtle
Elkin
Summary
Thoroughly enjoys working with children and helping them succeed! Excels in classroom management and student engagement. Skilled in implementing positive reinforcement strategies and fostering a supportive learning environment. Committed to building strong relationships with students, teachers and parents to enhance students academic growth through tailored instruction.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Elkin Elementary School
01.2025 - Current
- 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.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Provided support to special education students in inclusive classrooms, developing accommodations and modifications to meet their unique needs.
Teacher Assistant
Appalachian State Academy
02.2024 - 06.2024
- Assisted lead teacher in managing classroom behavior, ensuring a safe and supportive learning environment for all students.
- Supervised students during lunch breaks, recess, field trips, and other school-related events, maintaining a positive atmosphere conducive to learning.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by modeling enthusiasm, empathy, and respect for all members of the school community.
- Collaborated with fellow educators to share best practices, resources, and ideas for continuous improvement in teaching methodologies.
- Promoted a growth mindset among students by encouraging perseverance and resilience in overcoming challenges.
- Enhanced classroom environment by implementing various teaching methods and strategies, catering to diverse learning styles.
- Assisted in developing effective classroom management strategies that fostered an inclusive community where all students felt valued and respected.
- Assisted lead teacher in the monitoring of student progress and updating required documentation, ensuring accurate records for each learner.
Substitute Teacher
Appalachian State Academy
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Enhanced classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and maintaining clear expectations for behavior.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Boosted student engagement with interactive lessons, incorporating real-world examples and hands-on activities.
- Promoted a collaborative learning environment through group projects and peer-to-peer activities, fostering teamwork and communication skills.
- Assisted in organizing and supervising school field trips, enhancing learning through real-world experiences.
- Provided substitute teaching services across multiple grade levels and subjects, maintaining educational continuity in absence of regular teachers.
- Collaborated with teaching staff to share resources and strategies, enhancing overall teaching quality.
Senior Financial Assistant
First Community Bank
02.2017 - 03.2021
- Reconciled statements and accounts and resolved variances.
- Supported clients'' needs by providing timely responses to inquiries regarding account status or transactions processed.
- Managed accounts payable processes, ensuring prompt payment of invoices while avoiding duplicate payments or late fees.
- Improved cash flow management by regularly tracking receivables and payables.
- Supported executives by conducting research, reporting and documentation.
- Explained and documented types of services to be provided for clients, and responsibilities to be taken by personal financial advisor.
- Supported annual audits with meticulous documentation and record-keeping, ensuring a smooth process.
Wholesale Shipping Clerk
PVH Corp.
10.2014 - 02.2017
- Coordinated with warehouse staff to ensure timely order fulfillment and delivery.
- Collaborated with customer service team to resolve shipping issues and provide timely updates to clients.
- Reduced shipping errors by implementing a thorough quality control system for outgoing orders.
- Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
Hairstylist
Headliners Salon
06.2009 - 12.2014
- Consistently maintained cleanliness of the workspace, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for clients.
- Built a loyal clientele through exceptional customer service and attention to detail in styling techniques.
- Processed payments, entering sales in register for prompt customer service.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized haircuts, styling, and color services.
Education
No Degree - Keys Test For Teaching
Surry Community College
01-2024
No Degree - Cosmetology
Surry Community College
06-2007
High School Diploma -
North Wilkes High School
Hays, NC06-2002
Skills
- Classroom management
- Adaptable
- Relationship building and management
- Student engagement
- Positive reinforcement
- Classroom organization
- Group and individual instruction
- Verbal and written communication
- Lesson plan implementation
- Parent-teacher communication
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Elkin Elementary School
01.2025 - Current
Teacher Assistant
Appalachian State Academy
02.2024 - 06.2024
Substitute Teacher
Appalachian State Academy
08.2023 - 02.2024
Senior Financial Assistant
First Community Bank
02.2017 - 03.2021
Wholesale Shipping Clerk
PVH Corp.
10.2014 - 02.2017
Hairstylist
Headliners Salon
06.2009 - 12.2014
No Degree - Keys Test For Teaching
Surry Community College
No Degree - Cosmetology
Surry Community College
High School Diploma -
North Wilkes High School
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