Abbie Kissinger
West Chester,PA
Summary
Fourth-year honors student at West Chester University pursuing a B.S. degree in Elementary Education. Throughout University and work experience acquired effective communication, collaboration, and organizational skills in professional environments. Demonstrated ability to work well with children and colleagues in educational settings and provide exceptional customer service in food and retail settings. Versatile and well-rounded candidate for various positions.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Kinder-Camp Assistant Teacher
Muhlenberg School District
Temple, PA
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Helped maintain a safe and orderly learning environment.
- Managed parent pickup and drop-off responsibilities.
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance the overall student experience
- Prepared students for kindergarten
- Developed positive relationships and provided support to students
Babysitter
Blandon, PA
Blandon
05.2023 - 08.2024
- Provided comprehensive care for children.
- Prepared meals efficiently and effectively
- Assisted with potty training
- Engaging in age-appropriate activities like reading stories or playing games.
- Developing creative ways to encourage learning through everyday experiences.
- Encouraging healthy physical activity by taking walks together or playing games outside.
Nanny
West Chester, PA
West Chester, PA
08.2022 - 08.2024
- Taking care of children, Taking them to sports/ activities, Cleaning, Preparing meals, Helping complete homework, Helping with potty-training
- Helped prepare meals for the children according to dietary guidelines set forth by parents
- Transported children to school, extracurricular activities, and appointments when needed.
- Assisted children with daily activities, such as dressing, bathing, and feeding.
- Organized educational games and materials to encourage learning in a fun way.
- Developed positive relationships with each child by providing nurturing care.
- Read stories aloud to the children and engaged them in creative play activities.
- Maintained discipline in accordance with parents' instructions while being sensitive to each child’s individual needs.
- Gave medication to children as directed by parents or guardians.
Treat Team Member
Rita's Italian Ice, Blandon. Pa
Blandon
02.2020 - 08.2022
- Managed shift operations as a lead, ensuring smooth and efficient customer service.
- Obtained ice maker certification
- Managed aspects of store operations including opening and closing tasks.
- Kept the work area clean and sanitized throughout the shift.
- Making customers' orders
- Taking inventory.
- Monitored expiration dates to ensure customer safety and minimize waste
- Adhered to all sanitation regulations set by local health department standards.
- Organized storage areas to ensure easy access to ingredients and supplies.
Sales Associate
5 below, Temple, PA
Temple
11.2021 - 04.2022
- Opened and closed store for daily operations.
- Performed cashier duties
- Processed returns, exchanges, and refunds per company policies.
- Professionally handled customer complaints.
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
- Restocked shelves as needed to ensure sufficient inventory levels.
- Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Elementary Education
West Chester University
West Chester, PASkills
- Time management
- Working with children
- Organizational tasks
- Customer service
- Oral communication
- Collaboration with colleagues
- Product Recommendations
- Merchandise Display
- Store Opening and Closing
- Product Knowledge
- Phone Etiquette
- Trend Awareness
- Money Handling
Internships/ Field Classes
- 08/2023 - 12/2023, Coatesville, PA, Head Start Center: Teaching and creating lessons to adhere to all learning styles, Assisting teacher during lessons, Interacting with students in a positive manner, Observing students physical & cognitive development, Reading books to the class
- 01/2023 - 05/2023, West Chester, PA, Mary Howse Elementary School- Kindergarten: Teaching and creating intriguing lessons, Helping students in the classroom perform tasks, Giving students oral reading tests, Interacting with students in a positive and encouraging manner, Leading phonics reviews, Observing teaching style and classroom management techniques
- 08/2019 - 06/2020, Fleetwood, PA, Willow Creek Elementary school- First Grade: Giving students Oral Reading tests/checks, Reading books to class, Grading & correcting homework, Observing teacher and classroom management techniques, Leading small group activities for math, Helping struggling students complete tasks
- 08/2020 - 06/2021, Fleetwood, PA, Willow Creek Elementary School, 4th Grade, Grading and correcting homework, Grading tests and quizzes, Helping struggling students complete tasks, Leading small group activities
Affiliations
- Alpha Phi Sorority: Director of Academics
- Member of Order of Omega Honors Society
Timeline
Kinder-Camp Assistant Teacher
Muhlenberg School District
06.2024 - 08.2024
Babysitter
Blandon, PA
05.2023 - 08.2024
Nanny
West Chester, PA
08.2022 - 08.2024
Sales Associate
5 below, Temple, PA
11.2021 - 04.2022
Treat Team Member
Rita's Italian Ice, Blandon. Pa
02.2020 - 08.2022
Some College (No Degree) - Elementary Education
West Chester University