Amayia Walton
Marianna
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record in classroom management and customer service at ESS and Citi Trends. Skilled in relationship building and adaptable problem-solving, I foster positive environments that enhance student engagement and drive repeat business. Recognized for maintaining composure in high-stress situations while ensuring accuracy in cash handling.
Offering strong foundation in educational principles and passion for teaching, ready to thrive in learning-focused environment. Delivers understanding of student engagement techniques and classroom management, paired with effective communication skills. Ready to use and develop these skills in the STEM program.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
ESS
11.2024 - 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.
- 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.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Enhanced classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and maintaining clear expectations for behavior.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
Sales Associate
Citi Trends
04.2023 - 04.2024
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
Education
Associate of Arts - General Education
East Arkansas Community College
Forrest City, AR05-2025
High School Diploma -
Forrest City High School
Forrest City, AR05-2022
Skills
- Classroom management
- Adaptable
- Relationship building and management
- Student engagement
- Customer service
- Time management
- Problem-solving skills
- Multi-tasking strength
- Outgoing personality
- Relationship building
- Cash handling
- Verbal/written communication
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
ESS
11.2024 - Current
Sales Associate
Citi Trends
04.2023 - 04.2024
Associate of Arts - General Education
East Arkansas Community College
High School Diploma -
Forrest City High School
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