Katrina Hughes
Norfolk
Summary
A certified teacher in the state of Nebraska with a background in sales, customer service, and people-oriented job fields. Qualified in Microsoft Office programs such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, along with knowledge in Infinite Campus, Canvas, Google Classroom, Google docs, and Google slides. Proficient in managing a group of individuals, making schedules, team-building, strategic planning, and fostering a collaborative work environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
High School English and Language Arts Teacher
Madison Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments, and formal assessments.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success.
- Taught age-appropriate spelling techniques, grammar rules, and language skills.
- Supported development of individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Supported students in development of skills and strategies to become independent and successful learners.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
Junior High Volleyball Coach
Madison Public Schools
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Stretched, warmed up, and completed conditioning exercises properly to reduce injuries.
- Coordinated with parents, boosters, and other resources to meet team needs involving equipment and travel arrangements.
- Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
- Worked individually with players when struggling to enhancer confidence and strengthen court skills.
- Developed relationships with players to provide ongoing support and encouragement.
Homecoming Coordinator
Madison Public Schools
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
- Oversee and manage the homecoming budget, ensuring responsible spending and staying within allocated funds.
- Coordinate with vendors for food, decorations, entertainment, and other event needs.
- Develop and implement a communication plan to keep students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the community informed about homecoming events and activities.
- Represent the school and the homecoming event to the public, media, and other stakeholders.
- Work collaboratively with other school staff, faculty, and administrators to ensure a successful homecoming.
- Assist with fundraising efforts to support homecoming activities and events.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
State of Nebraska
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Conferred with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
Manager
Herbergers
06.2018 - 06.2021
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
Sales Associate
Finish Line, Inc
06.2016 - 08.2018
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
Receptionist
Massage Envy
06.2016 - 08.2018
- Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
- Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly.
- Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
- Resolved customer problems and complaints.
- Collected payments, processed transactions and updated relevant records.
- Signed customers up for monthly memberships are facility.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
Arlington Baptist College
Arlington05-2023
High School Diploma -
Lutheran High Northeast
Norfolk05-2012
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Individualized instruction
- Hands-on learning
- Knowledgeable about Canvas, Google Classroom, and other 3rd party sources
- Verbal and written communication
- Classroom management
- Proficient in [Microsoft Office]
Timeline
Junior High Volleyball Coach
Madison Public Schools
08.2023 - 08.2024
Homecoming Coordinator
Madison Public Schools
08.2023 - 08.2024
High School English and Language Arts Teacher
Madison Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-12
State of Nebraska
08.2022 - 05.2023
Manager
Herbergers
06.2018 - 06.2021
Sales Associate
Finish Line, Inc
06.2016 - 08.2018
Receptionist
Massage Envy
06.2016 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Education
Arlington Baptist College
High School Diploma -
Lutheran High Northeast
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