Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
References
Timeline
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Carmen James

Denham Springs

Summary

Knowledgeable insurance representative promoting several years' expertise successfully working for organizations. Courteous and cordial with a desire to take on challenges at a new company.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Life Insurance Agent

Primerica
Baton Rouge
02.2021 - Current
  • Nurtured relationships with potential clients through regular communication and engagement.
  • Assisted customers in selecting the right life insurance coverage for their needs.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to enhance insurance knowledge and sales skills.
  • Sought out new clients and developed clientele by networking to find new customers.

Online ESL Teacher

Q Kids
Beijing
01.2021 - Current
  • Provided constructive feedback to students to help improve their language skills and confidence in using English.
  • Encouraged students to practice spoken English through role-plays and discussions.
  • Taught lessons encompassing a range of skill-building activities for speaking, writing, reading, and listening while using the TPR method.
  • Fostered a positive learning environment by encouraging students to actively participate in individual and group activities.

Educational Support Professional

James Academy of Excellence
Denham Springs
08.2021 - 05.2025
  • Encouraged parental involvement through workshops or regular contact with parents.
  • Created individual lesson plans to meet state standards for instruction and accommodate student learning styles.
  • Provided test taking strategies and emotional tools for students who were struggling academically or socially.
  • Supported the planning and execution of extracurricular activities such as field trips or clubs.
  • Provided personal, academic support and free resources both in person and virtually to a diverse population of school aged students.

Full-Time Homemaker

Family
Various
07.2011 - 07.2019
  • Prioritized tasks and manage multiple responsibilities effectively as a military spouse and caregiver to young children
  • Created and maintained a balanced budget, effectively eliminating debt, improving credit scores, and increasing disposable income.
  • Contributed to the community by actively networking in multiple U.S. cities to foster healthy relationships and engagement among military and civilian environments.

Education

Master of Arts - School Counseling

Southern University And A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA
05-2011

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Southern University And A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA
05-2003

Skills

  • Client relationship management
  • Insurance policy analysis
  • Effective communication
  • Customer service
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Continuing education
  • Appointment scheduling

Affiliations

  • Homeschool advocate actively educating and encouraging families through education and community.
  • Facilitator of local cell group meeting to discuss the Bible and encouraging fellowship and fun.

Accomplishments

  • District Leader-Primerica

Certification

  • Louisiana Teaching Certificate Level 1
  • Louisiana Teaching Certificate Level 2
  • Guidance Counseling Ancillary Certificate

Languages

English
Full Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Educational Support Professional

James Academy of Excellence
08.2021 - 05.2025

Life Insurance Agent

Primerica
02.2021 - Current

Online ESL Teacher

Q Kids
01.2021 - Current

Full-Time Homemaker

Family
07.2011 - 07.2019

Master of Arts - School Counseling

Southern University And A&M College

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Southern University And A&M College
Carmen James