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Cantrell Carnes
1164 Memorial Lane ∙ Rockingham, VA 22801 ∙ 434-221-5596 ∙ carnes.cantrell@gmail.com
Portfolio: http://carnescc.weebly.com

PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE
Virginia Early/Primary Education PreK-3

EDUCATION
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA
Master of Arts in Teaching, December 2017 – GPA: 4.0
Bachelor of Science, August 2011 – Magna Cum Laude
Major: Kinesiology, Exercise Science

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Substitute Teacher, Rockingham County Public Schools, Rockingham County, VA
November 2017-Current

Substitute Teacher, Harrisonburg City Public Schools, Harrisonburg, VA

February 2018-Current

Student Teacher, Peak View Elementary School (Kindergarten), Rockingham County, VA

August 2017-November 2017
 Conducted an inquiry project on developing positive, culturally responsive teacher-student
relationships in early childhood.
 Participated in school extracurricular activities and events including assisting to coach the
schools jump rope team, the Hippity Hoppers.

JMU C.A.R.E., Harrisonburg, VA, Summer 2017

 Developed and implemented a two-week summer program for students from Eritrea and Congo
which incorporated creativity into the programs curriculum.

Practicum Student, Cub Run Elementary School (Grade 2), Rockingham County, VA
January 2017-May 2017
 Administered an Interest Inventory, Spelling Inventory, and Qualitative Reading Inventory (QRI)
to one student in order to determine their reading and writing level. Developed a week-long
literacy plan based on the information obtained from these assessments to meet the needs of
students on the same instructional level as this student.
 Developed and conducted a math interview with several students in order to gain a more
comprehensive view of their mathematical thinking when solving problems.
 Incorporated an arts integrated approach to teaching science by having the children use various
art materials to create a model of a plant.

Practicum Student, Stone Spring Elementary School (Preschool), Harrisonburg, VA

September 2016-December 2016
 Researched and authored an observational case study of one child developing a thorough
understanding of the whole child by observing his physical, social, emotional, psychological, and
cognitive development.
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Preschool Teacher, Creative Day Preschool, Kailua Kona, HI

October 2013-June 2015
 Planned and provided activities for children that developed their communication, motor skills,
social skills, creative expression, and confidence.
 Fostered positive relationships with children and families.
 Evaluated development of children in all domains.

ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Customer Service Associate, Lowe’s, Harrisonburg, VA
August 2015-Current
Customer Service Associate/Inventory Replenishment (IRP), Lowe's, Kailua Kona, HI
September 2013-June 2015
 Providing excellent customer service to enhance customers shopping experience
 Worked in inventory replenishment to keep the stores shelves stocked
 Customer Service Champion of the Month, February 2017

Training Store Manager, Family Dollar, Harrisonburg, VA

March 2012-July 2013
 Responsible for the daily operation of the store including hiring, development, supervision,
discipline, and safety of the stores team to meet company objectives.
 Facilitated company training and development programs to store managers in training and
assistant store managers in training.
 Managed loss prevention by providing respectful customer service as well as coaching my team
and trainees in this manner.
 Responsible for managing and maintaining the business records including payroll, scheduling,
and cash register deposits/receipts.
 Responsible for ensuring all merchandise from a delivery truck was unloaded, organized, and
merchandised per company standards.
Assistant Store Manager, November 2008-March 2012
Customer Service Representative, May 2008-November 2008

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Practicum Student, Kinetic Kids Gym, Harrisonburg, VA
Jan 2011-May 2011
 Actively involved in helping teach gymnastics and discovery/tumbling classes (ages 3-13), setting
up and taking down equipment, supervising open gym times, and interacting with the children.
Coach, Patrick County Recreational Soccer, Patrick County, VA
2005-2007
 Coached youth, ranging in ages from 9-14, in soccer skills such as ball control, trapping, passing,
dribbling, and shooting the ball.

CERTIFICATION
Adult, Child, and Infant CPR & AED
Standard First Aid