Amy J. Behling provides a business resume summarizing her experience and skills. She has over 10 years of experience in sales, customer service, teaching, and leadership roles. Her skills include strong written and verbal communication, sales, customer engagement, critical thinking, adaptability, teamwork, and training. She holds a Master's degree in education and has taught kindergarten through 8th grade. Her work experience includes roles as a teacher, publicist, editor, and as the founder of a children's resource guide publishing company. She is involved in her community through volunteer work with various musical and civic organizations.

1. Amy J. Behling
Contact me via Linkedin or facebook messenger 4/25/2020 Business Resume I will provide email and phone
Self-Summary
 Attentive professional with a history of strong verbal and written communication skills
 Over 10 years of high-quality sales and customer service experience: outside sales, showroom, retail
 Demonstrated Leadership Experience including lead teacher in-service for online textbooks as a media coordinator,
volunteer coordinator and nursing home activity director, and coordination of over 110 business owners for
participation in a children’s resource guide
Skills
 Written and Verbal
Communication Skills
 Sales and Customer Engagement
 Critical Thinking Skills
 Adaptable
 Team Player
 Interpersonal Skills  Training and Teaching Skills  Creativity
Education
Northern Illinois University, Dekalb, IL Fall 2014
Master of Science in Education; Special Education Learning Behavior Specialist 1 and Reading K-9
Iowa State University, Ames, IA Fall 1992
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education (all subjects); Specialization in Language Arts and Reading
Memberships and Certification
 Council for Exceptional Children  International Literacy Association  Learning Disabilities Association
 Northern Illinois Reading Council  Food Allergy Research and Education  Group Fitness Certification, AFAA
Selected Work Experience
Various Schools in Northern Illinois and Iowa 1993 – 2020
Teacher: Kindergarten, Reading, Computer, Long-Term Sub (Science, Art, Computer), Special Education
 Designed and implemented differentiated lesson plans for students ranging from Pre-K to 8th
grade.
 Worked closely with paraprofessionals to meet the needs of the students and enhance learning opportunities.
 Applied, monitored, and evaluated student IEP plans.
 Collaborated with other teachers to coordinate lesson plans and maximized value for students
Local Musician, Rockford, IL 2015 – 2016
Publicist
 Researched out-of-state musical opportunities and venues that provided the most positive exposure.
 Made travel arrangements and ensured the musician was fully prepared to perform successfully.
 Effectively communicated with organizations for promotional events and performances.
Prescient Audio Speaker Company, Rockford, IL 2015 – 2016
Editor/Publicist
 Edited marketing documents to avoid mistakes and ensure its appeal to the community.
 Publicized via social media special projects and encourage community involvement.
The Kiddie Pages, Rockford, IL 2000 – 2002
Community Educator/Business Entrepreneur
 Published an annual guide for families with young children.
 Managed 15,000 piece publication and a website; set and managed a database of actual and future customers.
 Communicated effectively with customers and distributors.
 Interviewed potential buyer and discussed issues with next publisher after move to another state.
Community Involvement
 Volunteer, Swiss Singers, Mendelssohn Symphony Chorale, Bach Chamber Choir, Court Street Choir, 2015 – 2020
 Volunteer, Rockfordnativity.org Nativity Display and Music Showcase, 2016 –2019
 Volunteer, Le Studio, Beth Fredrickson, and River Hawks Stadium, Choir and Solo Performances, 2009 – 2012
 Volunteer, Girl Scouts, 2007 – 2012 , Growth Dimensions Bike Path Committee 1997-2002