Shelley Russell
Kingston
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Hamilton Elementary School, excelling in classroom management and relationship building. Skilled in engaging students and fostering a positive learning environment, I effectively implemented behavioral interventions and enhanced student interactions, ensuring safety and promoting growth. Certified in First Aid/CPR, I prioritize student well-being and development.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher/Paraprofessional
Hamilton Elementary School
Hamilton, MO
01.2024 - Current
- Monitored student behavior and provided guidance to promote positive interactions.
- Organized and maintained classroom resources, ensuring a conducive learning environment.
- Participated in professional development workshops to refine educational support techniques.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
- Promoted a respectful classroom culture by modeling appropriate behavior and reinforcing positive interactions among peers.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Participated in professional development workshops, continuously improving teaching skills.
CDL Truck Driver
Vance Brothers
Chillicothe, MO
06.2015 - 08.2024
- Operated commercial vehicles adhering to all safety regulations and company policies.
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Navigated routes efficiently, optimizing delivery schedules and minimizing delays.
- Maintained accurate logbooks documenting hours of service and mileage driven.
- Assisted in training new drivers on operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
Key Holder/Assistant Manager Trainee
Orshelins
Excelsior Springs, MO
01.2011 - 03.2013
- Oversaw cash handling procedures, maintaining accuracy during transactions.
- Coordinated visual merchandising efforts to enhance product displays and promotions.
- Monitored team performance, providing feedback to improve individual productivity.
- Managed daily cash handling procedures, ensuring accuracy in transactions and preventing losses due to discrepancies.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally, resulting in increased customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Oversaw store operations by counting cash drawers, reviewing equipment management, and supervising staff.
- Assisted customers in locating specific items they were looking for quickly resulting in an increase of overall client satisfaction.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and promote long-term loyalty for increased sales.
- Streamlined opening and closing procedures as integral member of store staff.
- Handled difficult situations calmly under pressure resolving conflicts between both customers and staff in a professional manner.
- Improved team morale and efficiency through effective delegation and clear communication.
- Maintained store's cleanliness and visual standards, creating welcoming environment for customers.
- Marked-down clearance items and relocated merchandise to proper store areas.
Teacher (Newborn-2 Year Olds)
Lighthouse Learning Center
Gallatin, MO
02.2009 - 01.2011
- Implemented age-appropriate activities promoting physical, emotional, and intellectual growth.
- Provided regular feedback to parents on child development milestones, ensuring consistent communication between home and school.
- Promoted a nurturing classroom environment by fostering positive relationships among students, parents, and colleagues.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
Education
GED -
Lee's Summit High School
Lee's Summit, MOSkills
- Classroom management
- Adaptable
- Relationship building and management
- Student engagement
- First Aid/CPR
- Attention to detail
- Excellent communication
- Enforcing classroom rules
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving
Certification
Certified Substitute Teacher/ Paraprofessional
Cpr Certified
Timeline
Substitute Teacher/Paraprofessional
Hamilton Elementary School
01.2024 - Current
CDL Truck Driver
Vance Brothers
06.2015 - 08.2024
Key Holder/Assistant Manager Trainee
Orshelins
01.2011 - 03.2013
Teacher (Newborn-2 Year Olds)
Lighthouse Learning Center
02.2009 - 01.2011
GED -
Lee's Summit High School