Kristen Jarrett 

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Objective

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Soon to be licensed CTE teacher with eleven years of experience working in North Carolina Public Schools, seeking to use business and technology expertise to cultivate knowledge in students as a CTE educator in a North Carolina High School.    

 

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Education

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Bachelor of Science |  Appalachian State University | May 2022 (future)

• Major: Career and Technical Education: Business, Finance, and Information Technology

• Second Concentration: Computer Information Systems

• Related Coursework and Knowledge:  Trauma-informed teaching, Culturally responsive pedagogy, Information Systems, Workforce Ventures and Innovation, Digital Network Learning Systems, Hardware Software Support, Digital Media Design, Adobe Photoshop/ Illustrator/ InDesign/ Premiere/ Dreamweaver, Learning Management System software (Canvas, Moodle, Blackboard)

• Honors and Organizations: Chancellor’s List, Kappa Delta Pi, NC TSA state competition judge – photographic technology, 4.0 GPA

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Related Experience

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Substitute Teacher  |  Anson High School, Wadesboro, NC  |  August 2017 - Present

• Successfully managed all aspects of a high school classroom when teacher was absent.

• Created a welcoming, structured, and safe environment conducive to learning.

• Constructed effective and engaging lesson plans that addressed state and district standards when utilized as a long-term substitute teacher.

• Established clear expectations to aid students in remaining on task that were in line with school behavior policies and rules.

• Communicated with teachers to ensure the day/week’s goals were successfully met for their classrooms. 

 

Logistics Coordinator / Colorguard Coach – Anson Bearcat Band

Anson County Schools, Wadesboro, NC  |  September 2010-Present

• Collaborated with staff and outside organizations to schedule and plan all trips, camp, and rehearsals for 65 band students and 3 staff members. 

• Organized volunteer efforts, including recruiting and scheduling for events.

• Communicated with parents and stakeholders regarding report times, program policies, and other pertinent information, through various means.

• Managed the choreography and coaching of a section of 15 students.

• Implemented a successful annual doughnut fundraiser for the Bearcat Band program.

• Accounted for and maintained inventory for entire program, and placed requisitions for replenishment or purchase of new supplies and equipment as needed.

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Owner/Operator, {redacted} Photography, Charlotte, NC  |  August 2008 - 2021                       

• Established and managed a successful full-time custom portraiture business that

        specialized in newborn and child photography.

• Handled all customer service communications with clients to build a satisfied client base. 

• Guided children in posing and interacting with props and family for photographs.