Carson Poffenberger
Clear Spring
Summary
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Retail Sales Associate
Dicks Sporing Goods
08.2024 - Current
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
- Developed strong rapport with customers and created positive impression of business.
- Provided exceptional services and pleasant shopping experiences to retail customers.
Student Teacher
Hedgesville Middle School
03.2025 - 04.2025
- Assisted in administering tests and other assessments to evaluate student progress.
- Created and implemented different learning activities to meet needs of different types of learners.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
Student Teacher
Berkely Heights Elementary
01.2025 - 03.2025
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Monitored student progress to provide feedback on assignments and guidance on areas requiring improvement.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
Teacher's Assistant
Spring Mills Primary
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to address student issues.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
Teacher's Assistant
Washington High School
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Assessed student physical fitness levels and adjusted objectives according to successes.
- Prepared lesson plans to teach age-appropriate exercises in alignment with school curriculum.
- Managed classroom behavior to maintain safe and orderly learning environments during physical activities.
- Kept records of attendance to monitor student progress and attendance.
Teacher's Assistant
Boonsboro Elementary School
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Worked with teacher to optimize learning plans based on student test grades and evaluations.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
Teacher's Assistant
T.A Lowery Elementary School
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Assisted with management of classroom rules, procedures and expectations to instill discipline and observance of conduct code.
Intern
Shepherd University
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
- Offered constructive feedback to clients to help reach goals.
- Developed relationships with clients to provide ongoing support and encouragement.
- Facilitated team building activities and workshops to improve communication, collaboration and productivity.
Flooring Installer
B&B Blasters
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Cut and trimmed flooring to fit around obstacles and within tight spaces.
- Operated hand tools and machines to cut material and achieve proper fit around obstructions.
- Supplied accurate measurements and estimates for projects.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Volunteer
Huyetts 4-H Club
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
Education
Associates - Physical Education
Shepherd University
Shepherdstown, WV05-2025
Skills
- Activity preparation
- Instructional strategies
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Time Management
Certification
- Archery License - [Active until 2035]
- Teaching Certification - [Active upon graduation from Shepherd in May.]
Timeline
Student Teacher
Hedgesville Middle School
03.2025 - 04.2025
Student Teacher
Berkely Heights Elementary
01.2025 - 03.2025
Retail Sales Associate
Dicks Sporing Goods
08.2024 - Current
Teacher's Assistant
Spring Mills Primary
08.2024 - 12.2024
Teacher's Assistant
Washington High School
01.2024 - 04.2024
Teacher's Assistant
Boonsboro Elementary School
08.2022 - 12.2022
Teacher's Assistant
T.A Lowery Elementary School
08.2022 - 12.2022
Intern
Shepherd University
01.2022 - 04.2022
Flooring Installer
B&B Blasters
01.2017 - 01.2021
Volunteer
Huyetts 4-H Club
01.2012 - 01.2016
Associates - Physical Education
Shepherd University
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