Myrtle Davis
North Little Rock
Summary
Skilled business educator with strong background in business principles and classroom management. Bringing hands-on-experience in developing engaging curriculum and fostering student growth. Skilled in adapting lessons to diverse learning environment while effectively utilizing technology in the classroom. Passionate about preparing students for real-world business challenges and committed to creating a support and dynamic learning environment.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business Education Teacher Substitute
Lee County School District
04.2024 - 02.2025
- Designed and delivered instruction tailored to diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Engaged students in real-world business scenarios through simulations and case studies.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives promoting entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and other key components of business education programs.
- Conducted regular assessments to monitor student progress and adjust teaching strategies accordingly.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Lee High School
03.2024 - 04.2024
- Following lesson plans to provided by the regular teacher to create consistency for the students.
- Engaged students, developing team-building activities that enhanced student motivation.
- Integrated technology into the classroom when possible; including SMART boards.
- Upheld classroom routines to support a safe student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Communicate absent teachers' expectations and goals to students and help achieve them.
- Maintain classroom control and monitor students in various settings, including cafeteria and lunchroo
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations of classroom rules and consistent consequences for all students provided by the classroom teacher.
- Enhanced classroom engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain a positive diversity learning environment.
- Monitored student performance and provided feedback to inform instruction.
- Developed creative instructional strategies to keep students engaged and motivated.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Update attendance logs and student progress records.
Customer Services Trainer
Blue Cross and Blue Shield
07.1996 - 03.2024
- Improved customer satisfaction ratings by developing and implementing tailored training curriculums for various departments.
- Stayed up-to-date on industry State laws incorporating new customer service strategies into the training curriculum as needed.
- Provided expert guidance on company policies and procedures, ensuring proper adherence among all customer service representatives.
- Developed innovative role-play scenarios to simulate real-life customer interactions, enhancing problem-solving abilities among trainees.
Juvenile Detention Center Tutor
Pulaski County Detention Center
01.2020 - 12.2023
- Oversees and provides instruction on computer use and operation; provides guidance and assistance related to computer operations and computer-related education; assists students with obtaining student-specific educational needs.
- Maintains a cohesive school atmosphere conductive to learning and maintains adherence to classroom behavioral expectations and detention rules.
- Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence, and build important learning skills.
- Encouraged critical thinking and analytical skills in students through debate and discussion-based classes.
- Encouraged students to set and achieve personal academic goals, leading to sense of accomplishment and increased motivation.
- Facilitated group tutoring sessions for enhanced collaborative learning and problem-solving skills.
- Created positive and encouraging learning environment to foster love for learning among students.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ07-2006
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Sociology
Philander Smith College
Little Rock05-1994
Skills
- Business Communication
- Entrepreneurship Education
- Feedback strategies
- Digital Collaboration Tools
- Accounting basics
- Business concepts
- Financial Literacy
- Classroom management
- Active listening
- Team building
- Task prioritization
- Course preparation
Certification
Passed Business Education Praxis Test. Enrolled in Arkansas Professional Educator Pathway program for Non-traditional alternative teacher program.
Timeline
Business Education Teacher Substitute
Lee County School District
04.2024 - 02.2025
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Lee High School
03.2024 - 04.2024
Juvenile Detention Center Tutor
Pulaski County Detention Center
01.2020 - 12.2023
Customer Services Trainer
Blue Cross and Blue Shield
07.1996 - 03.2024
MBA - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Sociology
Philander Smith College
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