Caitlin Pavia

CAITLIN PAVIA- Springfield, MO 65804 SKILLS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Staff Management Graphics Editing Marketing and Advertising Video Content Production Website Creation Data Analysis Strategic Planning Social Media Content Creation Communication and Writing Skills Staff Monitoring Newsletter Creation Database Skills Event Logistics Digital Media Skilled across Microsoft and Google software applications Critical Thinking Positive Relationship Building Public Speaking Presentation of complex ideas and information systems Project management Organization & Time Management Skills Independent & Collaborative Work Skills Adaptability Problem-Solving Skills Administering Social Media Accounts PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Hardworking and passionate job seeker eager to pivot to a more creatively fulfilling career. Experienced Special Education Teacher with exceptional transferable skills in written and oral communication. Natural leader skilled in positive relations, administration, scheduling, and team management. Innovative and accommodating in the use of graphic design and other visual media to aid in student engagement and success. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience, and positive reinforcement in team efforts to create and implement engaging educational and behavioral content, fostering positive relationships across all areas. Forward-thinking, analyzing, and operating teams efficiently to meet goals. Successful background in matching employees with roles for maximum performance. WORK HISTORY Contained Special Education | Republic Schools - Emotional and Behavioral Disorders Teacher Republic, MO • 07/2019 - 05/2023 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Trained & Managed a team of Paraprofessionals in behavioral and instructional strategies. Collected & analyzed educational and behavioral data daily. Utilized multiple technology platforms and applications to create lessons, IEPs, schedules, classroom visuals, etc. Created & designed lesson plans to meet teaching staff & individual student needs. Created engaging visual media & activities to achieve student interest & participation. Developed & implemented individual student & staff schedules with master schedule. Designed newsletters & daily communication letters to keep families involved & engaged. Maintained clear and frequent communication with parents, co-teachers, & administration. Designed promotional images for building & classroom events. Organized & Coordinated building and classroom events Created & produced educational media content. Managed multiple social media platforms. Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional technologies & media. Coordinated & lead regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents. Worked cooperatively with other educators & administration to develop instructional & behavioral strategies appropriate for individual students. Collaborated with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts. Forever 21 - Retail | Visual Merchandising Manager Springfield • 01/2017 - 12/2018 EDUCATION Missouri State University Springfield, MO • 05/2019 Bachelor of Science: Special Education / Cross Categorical • Honoree of Magna Cum Lade • 3.7 GPA • Dean's List: Fall of 2016, Spring of 2017, Fall of 2017, Spring of 2018, Fall of 2018, and Spring of 2019 • • • • • • • • Jefferson College Hillsboro, MO • 2016 Associate of Arts: Elementary Education • Dean's List: Fall of 2015 and Spring of 2016 • 3.6 GPA • • • • • Ste. Genevieve High School Sainte Genevieve, MO • 2015 High School Diploma • • • • • Managed store associates Organized & Coordinated events Wrote merchandising guidelines for new product launch kits to keep teams on same page and effective. Communicated visual merchandising information and standards via in-store training and regular meetings. Helped adapt spaces to accommodate merchandise within spatial constraints and inventory storage availability. Created look and feel of visual merchandising publications to better target specific audiences. Spearheaded visual merchandising for Forever 21 brand by creating strategic presentation plans. Monitored and replenished display inventory and restructured according to available stock. Collaborated with store managers to determine best placement for merchandise displays. Organized store merchandise racks by size, style, silhouette, and color. Created promotional & visual displays to highlight new and featured products. Enhanced overall store appearance by applying careful consideration to product and display locations. Promoted seasonal products and trends to move stock and prepare for incoming inventory. Developed merchandising strategy to efficiently move overstock. Created interior displays to promote products in alignment with corporate sales objectives. Proposed new ideas and concepts to enhance merchandise displays. Monitored store traffic and customer engagement to determine display effectiveness. Developed themes, props and lighting for merchandise displays. Stay-N, Daycare - Supervisor | Volunteer/Teacher Ste. Genevieve, MO • 11/2013 - 12/2016 • • • • • • • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives. Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students. Created & incorporated exciting and engaging visual media to achieve student participation and hands-on learning. Developed and implemented classroom & building schedule. Encouraged use of technology to support student learning. Frequent communication with parents about student learning and behavior. Created and implemented task lists to delegate tasks throughout the week.