Keri McFarland
Altoona
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Second Grade Teacher
Altoona Area School District
05.2004 - Current
- Developed and delivered lesson plans to students in all subject areas.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Provided a warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels and for the future.
- Coached, mentored and evaluated student teachers.
Server
Olive Garden
06.2002 - 06.2017
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Used communication and problem-solving skills to resolve customer complaints and promote long-term loyalty.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Utilized communication practices with kitchen staff to deliver customer meals in timely manner.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
- Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
Education
Principal's Certificate - Educational Leadership
Saint Francis University
Loretto, PA05.2009
Bachelors of Science - Elementary Education K-6
Penn State University
Altoona, PA05.2004
Skills
- Time management
- Communication skills
- Proficient in Google and Microsoft Word
- Leadership
- Student Discipline
- Organizational Skills
- Individualized learning
- Instructional strategies
- Classroom management
- Behavioral management
Timeline
Second Grade Teacher
Altoona Area School District
05.2004 - Current
Server
Olive Garden
06.2002 - 06.2017
Principal's Certificate - Educational Leadership
Saint Francis University
Bachelors of Science - Elementary Education K-6
Penn State University
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