ABBEY STARNES
The Goddard School
Kannapolis,NC
1
Certification
6
years of professional experience
Dynamic professional transitioning to a new career path with a diverse background in Sales, Healthcare, and Childcare. Proven ability to effectively manage multiple customer relationships while demonstrating quick thinking and strong organizational skills. Committed to utilizing this experience to deliver exceptional results in a new role. Eager to contribute a fresh perspective and adaptable skill set to drive success in a challenging environment.
Work History
Lead Preschool Teacher
3 Months- Developed and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans to enhance children's cognitive and social skills.
- Led classroom activities that encouraged creativity, critical thinking, and teamwork among preschoolers.
- Fostered a safe and nurturing learning environment, prioritizing children's emotional well-being and development.
- Collaborated with parents to provide updates on children's progress and promote family engagement in education.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
7 Months- Implemented developmentally appropriate, play-based interventions to support cognitive, motor, sensory, and social-emotional growth in young children.
- Facilitated engagement in structured and unstructured activities, enhancing attention and participation while supporting age-appropriate skill development.
- Built strong, trusting relationships with children through consistent, responsive, and nurturing interactions.
- Employed positive behavior management strategies to foster emotional regulation and minimize maladaptive behaviors.
- Adapted activities and environments to meet diverse developmental needs and learning styles.
- Supported the development of fine motor, self-help, and early pre-academic skills (e.g., feeding, grasp, early writing readiness).
- Collaborated with caregivers to educate and model strategies, ensuring consistency and reinforcing developmental progress across environments.
Sales Associate
3 Months- Processed sales transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems.
- Assisted customers with product selection and inquiries to enhance shopping experience.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily sales goals and customer satisfaction targets.
- Maintained organized merchandise displays to improve store aesthetics and accessibility.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
Education
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Member
- Student Occupational Therapy Vice President May 2025
- General Education Coursework
Skills
Customer service
Teamwork and collaboration
Time management
Problem-solving skills
Product recommendations
Client service
Certification
National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy- Certification (awarded July 25, 2025), North Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy—License, CPR- BLS American Heart Association (expires, August 2027)), Mental Health First Aid Certification (Expires November, 2026)
Timeline
Lead Preschool Teacher
The Goddard School
2026.05 - 2026.08Read More
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Elite Therapy Services
2025.09 - 2026.04Read More
Sales Associate
Hobby Lobby
2020.08 - 2020.11Read More
Rowan Cabarrus Community College
from General Education Coursework
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Cabarrus College of Health Sciences
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE from Occupational Therapy Assistant
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