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JeaniLaysonEducationResume
- 1. JEANI L. LAYSON 4104Hamilton Road, Opelika, AL 36804 (334-329-9446) laysonjeani@gmail.com EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION International TEFL Academy, Chicago, Illinois TEFL/TESOL Certificate August 2015 〉150 hours of TEFL/TESOL training 〉20 hours of TEFL practicum 〉30 hours of Teaching English to Young Learners and Business Professionals Huntingdon College, Montgomery, Alabama Bachelor of Arts | Major: Biochemistry (133 credits) May 2015 〉Dean's List of Honors: (Semester GPA 3.6-4.00) Fall 2011, Fall 2014, Spring 2015 〉Gamma Sigma Alpha Honors Society 〉Related Coursework: Critical Thinking, Public Speaking, English Composition I &II, English Literature II, World Literature RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE ESL/ EFL Teacher, Wangying International Kindergarten, Changsha, China 2015- 2016 〉Experience living and traveling in Asia 〉Designed lesson plans that were appropriate to students' learning abilities and reflected their needs and interests 〉Engaged students through humor and activities designed for maximum interaction between students in small and large groups ESL/ EFL Tutor, Changsha, China 2016 〉Designed detailed lesson plans while working one-on-one with English language learners to help them achieve their specific English language goals 〉Helped students improve their conversational English Tutor, Montgomery, Alabama 2012-2015 〉Assisted students in improving academic achievement by meeting with them personally to review class material, work on study skills, and find solutions to problems Young Life Leader, Montgomery, Alabama 2012- 2013 〉Mentored high school students of all social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds 〉Preached to a small congregation and led a weekly Bible study 〉Worked with a team that consisted of volunteer leaders, committee members, donors and staff 〉Researched and developed innovative approaches to reaching uncommitted, disinterested students First United Methodist Church Pre-Kindergarten Assistant, Montgomery, Alabama 2012- 2013 •Instructed children using creative methods such as art and hands-on learning •Worked one-on-one with children on activities and learning material SharpTop Cove Camp Counselor, Jasper, Georgia January 2013 〉Supervised a cabin of about 20 high school girls 〉Planned and taught daily Bible lessons ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE Grounds Control Lawn Care and Design, LLC, Opelika, AL (Co-owner & Manager of Accounting) 2009- Present 〉Manage and supervise daily activities to ensure efficiency and quality 〉Bookkeeping and management of 50 accounts 〉Accumulated net worth of $70,000 〉Accrued annual sales of $62,000 Simply Southern Home Décor, LLC , Opelika, AL (Store Manager) 2012-2015; April 2016- Present
- 2. 〉Store Manager incharge of on-site operations and sales 〉Meet with clients on a daily basis to discuss their personal needs ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE AND ACTIVITIES 〉Huntingdon Ambassador, 2013-2014 〉Huntingdon Host, 2012-2013 〉Orientation Leader, Summer 2012 〉Chi Omega Sorority, 2011-Present 〉Voice of Justice, 2012-2015 〉Scarlet and Grey Circle (Professional Membership) SKILLS 〉Proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Adobe, Inkscape, and Scribus 〉Bookkeeping skills associated with Lawn Care business 〉Strong customer service, leadership, and communication skills References available upon request