Gerri Renfrow

801 East Woodcroft Pkwy,Durham, NC 27713 2526796097 grenfrow@mail.nccu.edu

Professional Summary
Enthusiastic youth advisor with a degree in English Literature, and currently completing Elementary
Education degree. Completed over 150 hours of field experience in the classroom. Motivated by the belief that
all children can be successful learners.
Skills
Excellent attention to detail
Great communication skills (written and verbal)
Ability to use necessary resources to implement
problem solving techniques
Ability to work with limited supervision

Creative lesson planning

MS Office proficient and other computer software
Positive and encouraging
Common Core knowledge
Team player
Self-motivated & Fast learner
Tutoring expertise

Work History
7th Grade Youth Counselor
06/2014 to 08/2014
Save a youth camp Wilson, NC
Taught a group of students in all subject areas.
Monitored students' educational progress with individual charts and files.
Identified signs of emotional, behavioral, developmental problems in children and reported to parents.
Developed daily lesson plans, and assisted executive personnel with various projects during the summer.
Supervised children on summer camp trips.
Provided one-on-one attention to children in addition to maintaining overall focus on the entire group.
1st Grade Summer Counselor
06/2012 to 08/2013
Creative Dreams Enrichment Center Wilson, NC
Taught 1st grade students in all subject areas while providing positive and supportive learning
environment.
Developed lesson plans to support learning activities over the course of the summer.
Provided clear communication with students, other teachers, parents, and executive personnel.
Supervised Summer Camp outings and field trips.
Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
Monitored students' educational progress with individual charts and files.
Identified signs of emotional, behavioral, and developmental problems in children a nd reported to parents.
Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on the entire group.
Education
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education
North Carolina Central University - Durham, NC
Enrolled in the Teacher Education Program
Bachelor of Arts: English Literature
North Carolina Central University - Durham, NC

Current

2013

Accomplishments
Participated in Cether Fellows Healthy Initiative program for elementary students (North Carolina Central
University-2014).
Worked one-on-one with elementary students in theBarton College Bulldog Academy (2010).
Volunteer with the Durham Rescue Mission (2008-2014).