Regina Griffus
Chicago
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective educator and mentor with valuable experience. 6 years of experience as an educator and mentor. 16+ years operation manager experience. Looking for a position in which I can use my college and career readiness skills and help youth with their post high school and collegiate career paths.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
City-wide Cadre Substitute Teacher
Chicago Public Schools
Chicago
03.2025 - Current
- Managed classroom activities to foster a positive learning environment.
- Implemented lesson plans provided by regular teachers effectively.
- Supervised student behavior to maintain discipline and engagement.
- Adapted teaching methods to meet diverse student needs and learning styles.
- Collaborated with educators to support students' academic goals.
- Encouraged positive behavior among students through effective communication techniques.
- Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
- Provided classroom instruction outlined in teacher's lesson plans.
- Implemented school policies and procedures in the classroom.
- Promoted a safe and secure atmosphere within the classroom setting.
- Provided instruction and guidance to students in the absence of a regular teacher.
Math Teacher/GED Instructor
Paul Simon Job Corps
Chicago
04.2025 - 09.2025
- Assessed student progress through regular quizzes and assignments.
- Organized math-related extracurricular activities to foster interest.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance and attendance.
- Educated students on core principles and advanced concepts of mathematics.
- Integrated technology into classroom settings to engage students and diversify instruction.
- Established and enforced clear class objectives and requirements to promote consistent education for students.
- Helped prepare students for the official GED exam by providing practice tests and test-taking tips.
- Provided individualized assistance to struggling students in order to help them understand concepts better.
- Counseled students on study habits, stress management techniques, time management skills.
NXT Coach-9th-12th grade
By the Hand Club for Kids
Chicago
11.2021 - 08.2024
- Facilitates peer accountability groups
- Provides students the opportunity to apply what they are learning to real life experiences, so that the NXT experience is culturally relevant
- Building and maintaining relationships with students intentionally both inside and outside of programming
- Creates opportunities for student empowerment, leadership, and growth
- Works with the NXT Director to ensure students are prepared for college entrance exams, know how to apply for financial aid, receive help in completing college applications, etc.
- Consistently implements new ideas and strategies to make learning fun, and encourage students to do their best
- Meets students individually each quarter to discuss academic progress (grades, credits, courses, and final exams.)
- Help students prepare for career and college search
- Connect students with potential employers
- Build strong relationships and bonds with students to help them succeed in college and/or career
- Organize job shadowing opportunities and workshops
Area Supervisor
Home Depot Pro DC
Lombard
11.2019 - 01.2021
- Responsible for an hourly team of 20-30 associates
- Ensured all operations procedures are followed effectively
- Maintained inventory accuracy and control
- Reviewed reports to identify areas of improvement for metrics
- Responsible for routing to ensure truck drivers are given sufficient routes and loads
- Investigated operational errors to determine the cause and recommends corrective action
- Responsible for hiring, discipline, compensation, and terminations of hourly associates
High School Teacher
Buggeyes LLC/Epic Academy
Chicago
09.2018 - 11.2019
- Provided expert oversight to day-to-day activities in the classroom while ensuring safe and a positive environment for all students and staff.
- Established clear objectives for all lessons and effectively communicated these objectives to students.
- Applied a variety of teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ varying needs, emotionally, socially, and academically.
- Entrusted to maintain confidentiality of student and school personnel information.
- College and career skills instructor
- Helped students effectively prepare for job and college search
- Adhered strict compliance with school regulations and policies to assure health, welfare and safety of all students.
Center Assistant Manager
Fed Ex Office
Chicago
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Provided training and development of team members on assigned shifts by monitoring goals and providing feedback
- Coached, counseled and provided feedback to team members on their performance
- Responsible for communication with the store manager and team members on daily/weekly/monthly goals, performance to plan, key performance metrics, customer issues and company initiatives
- Performed all other administrative duties as needed or requested including without limitation scheduling, payroll management, training compliance, daily close-out of POS, bidding, ordering and receiving supplies and inventory controls
Assistant Operations Manager
Macy’s
Houston
06.2016 - 02.2017
- Responsible for building relationships with security leaders to support accurate, productive and safe receiving processes.
- Used tools and analyzed documents to forecast workloads and allocate resources as needed.
- Monitored and communicated productivity standards, and results to my team and identified opportunities.
- Ensured that all procedures, policies, exposure standards, safety, and shortage awareness were thoroughly understood.
- Coached, motivated, and developed support team to reach their fullest potential and to increase productivity and efficiency.
- Addressed associate concerns in a timely manner and monitored and addressed performance issues while administering reviews.
- Clearly communicated company objectives to both management and staff were well informed of new policies and procedures.
Shift Assistant Manager
Amazon Logistics
Chicago
08.2015 - 06.2016
- Daily administrative duties
- Worked with dispatchers daily to ensure that everyone was performing to their highest expectation.
- Communicated with customers to ensure that they are satisfied with AMZL deliveries.
- Communicated with customers to ensure that deliveries were efficient drivers are pleasant and respectable while delivering.
- Worked alongside the shift manager to ensure all day to day operation expectations are met.
Hub Operations Supervisor
United Parcel Service
Hodgkins
05.2005 - 01.2015
- Managed between 50-65 employees daily
- Made sure that employees were working safely at all times and are following the proper job methods to ensure timely and safe placement of all packages.
- Responsible for leading weekly focus group meetings with upper management regarding safety policies and procedures.
- Responsible for making sure timecards were completed daily.
- Assisted with payroll and time off approvals.
TRIO Student Support Specialist
TRIO Upward Bound
Chicago
09.2003 - 05.2008
- Responsible for academic instruction, academic, career, and personal counseling, research writing, and field research, tutoring
- SAT/ACT test preparation
- Assisted with completing college admissions/financial aid applications, fee waivers, college readiness workshops, college tours, and post-secondary success.
Education
Master of Arts in Teaching - Secondary Education-History
Chicago State University
Chicago, IL05-2027
Certificate - Business
Sunshine Enterprises-Community Business Academy
12-2023
MEd - Curriculum and Instruction
Concordia University-Portland
Portland, OregonWomen’s Entrepreneurship Certificate Program -
Cornell University
Ithaca, NYBachelor of Arts - AFAM Studies
Chicago State University
Chicago, IllinoisSkills
- Prioritizing tasks
- Team building
- Leadership
- Organizational skills
- Project Management
- Communication
- Classroom management
- Student assessment
- Effective communication
- Career counseling
- Parent communication
- Positive reinforcement
- Behavior management
- Records management
- Lesson planning
Community Service
- United Way of Metro Chicago, Volunteer
- NAACP- Chicago State University Chapter
- Junior Achievement of Chicago
- March of Dimes, Volunteer
- Delta Psi Epsilon Christian Sorority, Inc., Member
Timeline
Math Teacher/GED Instructor
Paul Simon Job Corps
04.2025 - 09.2025
City-wide Cadre Substitute Teacher
Chicago Public Schools
03.2025 - Current
NXT Coach-9th-12th grade
By the Hand Club for Kids
11.2021 - 08.2024
Area Supervisor
Home Depot Pro DC
11.2019 - 01.2021
High School Teacher
Buggeyes LLC/Epic Academy
09.2018 - 11.2019
Center Assistant Manager
Fed Ex Office
08.2017 - 08.2018
Assistant Operations Manager
Macy’s
06.2016 - 02.2017
Shift Assistant Manager
Amazon Logistics
08.2015 - 06.2016
Hub Operations Supervisor
United Parcel Service
05.2005 - 01.2015
TRIO Student Support Specialist
TRIO Upward Bound
09.2003 - 05.2008
Master of Arts in Teaching - Secondary Education-History
Chicago State University
Certificate - Business
Sunshine Enterprises-Community Business Academy
MEd - Curriculum and Instruction
Concordia University-Portland
Women’s Entrepreneurship Certificate Program -
Cornell University
Bachelor of Arts - AFAM Studies
Chicago State University