Lilliputian Observer

Education

B.A. Chemistry, Comprehensive Science (2013)

University of North Carolina at Greensboro (2009-2013)

Professional Licensure

Completing CEUs and anticipate renewal before SY2026-27.

Licensed Areas: 00300 Science (Grades 9-12)

Certified through NC Highly Qualified by Degree program – No PRAXIS scores

Skills

  • Communication
  • Leadership
  • Project Management
  • Research & Data Analysis

  • Classroom Management
  • Lab Safety
  • Lesson Planning
  • Engaging Lecturer
  • Designing & Implementing Experiments and Demonstrations
  • Modeling Science Instruction
  • Science Notebooks
  • Parent Communication

  • Maintain Database Records
  • ERP & CRM software (cloud-based databases)
  • ERP Database Design – Odoo Studio
  • Customer Service (Phone, Email, In-Person, House Calls)
  • Inventory Management
  • Warehouse Receiving

  • Engaging Listener
  • Identifying Needs and Matching to Options
  • Negotiation
  • Closing
  • Room Design (Furniture & Accessories)
  • Merchandising

Professional Experience

  • Blowing Rock Furniture Gallery

    Operations Manager (January 2020-September 2025)
    • Oversaw day-to-day store operations including scheduling, vendor relations, inventory control, logistics, A/R, and customer service for a company as it grew from $1M to $4M annual sales volume.  
    • Managed ERP/CRM platforms (Eclicktic, PointCentric, Odoo) to streamline purchasing, fulfillment, and customer records.
    • Managed employee onboarding, product and workflow training, and sales KPI compliance.
    • Maintained confidential customer and financial records in compliance with company policy.
    • Coordinated with sales team and owner to merchandise the store and plan new vignettes
    • Assisted owner with advertising design, copy editing, and print materials
    • “Lead from the front” – ready to jump in and cover any position from sales to delivery team if needed
    Assistant Manager (August 2019-December 2019)
    • Became store keyholder – responsible for opening and closing the store
    • Helped the sales manager with merchandising, retail pricing, tagging, and special projects.
    Sales Associate (January 2019-December 2019)
    • Responsible for providing top-notch customer experience from greeting to closing
    • Maintained private list of clients and leads for follow-up communication
    • Maintain the “magazine-ready” appearance and atmosphere of the retail floor

  • Ashe County Schools

    Classroom Teacher (March 2014-January 2019)
    • Delivered rigorous science instruction at Ashe County High School and Ashe Early College High School, developing curriculum aligned to NC state standards.
    • Maintained detailed academic and behavioral records; communicated regularly with parents, administrators, and support staff.
    • Designed and delivered engaging science experiences from demonstrations to experiments and ensured rigorous lab safety standards were the ingrained in the classroom culture
    • Created positive and welcoming classroom environment driven by establishing and maintaining relationships from day one.
    Lead Coach Science Olympiad, ACHS (August 2014-May 2018)
    • Coached individual events for ACHS Science Olympiad program, providing content support, strategies for time management, and assisting students plan their approach for an event.
    • Administered team finances, planned regional and state travel logistics, and handled purchasing

  • Guilford County Schools

    Classroom Teacher (2013-2014)
    • Delivered rigorous science instruction at Walter Hines Page High School and planned lessons aligned with NC state standards around a common pacing among same-subject peers
    • Maintained detailed academic and behavioral records; communicated regularly with parents, administrators, and support staff.
    • Designed and delivered engaging science experiences from demonstrations to experiments and ensured rigorous lab safety standards were the ingrained in the classroom culture
    • Created positive and welcoming classroom environment driven by establishing and maintaining relationships from day one.

  • Guilford County Schools

    Long Term Substitute (Alternative Student Teaching Experience – Spring 2013)
    • Worked closely with a mentor teacher with regular debriefings in this alternative to traditional student teaching
    • Assessed student progress with prior classroom teacher and subs and adapted a curricular plan for the remainder of the year
    • Provided rigorous instruction and lab experiences

  • University of North Carolina at Greensboro

    Undergraduate Teaching Assistant (January 2011-December 2012)
    • Instructed undergraduate general chemistry lab sections, guided experiments, assessed lab reports, and provided academic support to students.
    • Enforced laboratory safety and university academic integrity policies
    Teaching Fellows Internships

    • Southwest Guilford High School, Greensboro NC (2012)

    • Lucy C Ragsdale High School, Jamestown NC (2011-2012)

    • Ben L Smith High School, Greensboro NC (2010-2011)

    • Peck Elementary, Greensboro NC (2010)

Conferences

  • Modeling Science Instruction in Physical Science

    July 6-23, 2015

  • Bridging the Gap STEM Conference, NC

    October 23-24, 2012

  • Teaching Fellows Senior Conference; Leading to Change, INC.

    July 20-22, 2012

  • Teaching Fellows Junior Conference; Leading to Change, INC.

    July 22-24, 2011

  • Teaching Fellows Sophomore Leadership Conference; Leading to Change, INC. 

    January 7-8, 2011