Abigail Baker
CTA
Austin,AR
Summary
Professional educator with strong commitment to nurturing and developing young minds. Skilled in creating engaging and supportive learning environments, fostering positive behavior, and adapting to varying needs. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, ensuring dependable support for educators and students alike. Proficient in lesson planning, classroom management, and promoting social, emotional, and cognitive growth.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare Assistant Teacher
Pediatrics Plus
02.2025 - Current
- Facilitated engaging learning activities to promote cognitive and social development in children.
- Collaborated with lead teachers to implement individualized educational plans for diverse learning needs.
- Monitored student progress, providing feedback and support to enhance academic performance.
- Assisted in managing classroom behavior, fostering a positive and inclusive environment.
- Developed age-appropriate lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards and developmental milestones.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and orderly classroom environment, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations while supporting an optimal learning space for students.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Assisted lead teacher with snack time, arts and crafts and putting children down for naps.
- Communicated regularly with parents about daily activities and behaviors.
- Served as a reliable source of support for lead teacher during times of absence or need for additional assistance in the classroom.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering trust and collaboration for their child''s development.
- Contributed to a safe and nurturing environment by closely monitoring children during indoor and outdoor playtime sessions.
- Facilitated smooth transitions during daily routines by providing clear instructions and encouragement, helping children build confidence in their ability to navigate new experiences.
- Assisted lead teacher in designing thematic units, enhancing the overall curriculum for greater student interest.
- Collaborated effectively with fellow teachers to share best practices and coordinate activities across classrooms in the childcare center.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Improved classroom management with the implementation of positive reinforcement strategies, leading to a more conducive learning environment.
Admissions Representative
Baptist Medical Center
12.2024 - 05.2025
- Coordinated admissions processes, ensuring compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Streamlined application review process, enhancing efficiency in candidate evaluations.
- Provided prospective students with accurate information regarding program offerings and requirements.
- Assisted in developing outreach strategies to increase program visibility within the community.
Stocker
Walmart
02.2023 - 05.2024
- Wal-mart Neighborhood Market #3098 - Searcy, AR
- Stocked shelves efficiently to ensure product availability and accessibility for customers.
- Organized inventory displays to enhance store aesthetics and streamline shopping experience.
- Assisted in receiving and unloading merchandise shipments to maintain stock levels.
- Unloaded, sorted and stocked merchandise according to store layout and product placement.
- Answered customer questions and provided detailed product information.
- Greeted customers and directed to requested products.
- Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
- Trained new staff on stocking procedures and safety protocols for operational efficiency.
- Implemented best practices in backroom organization, improving retrieval times for high-demand items.
- Monitored inventory levels regularly, identified discrepancies, and communicated restocking needs promptly.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize product placement and maximize sales potential.
- Updated pricing by changing labels and signage for short-term promotions and final clearances.
- Managed timely and effective replacement of damaged or missing products.
- Disposed of damaged or defective items or coordinated returns to vendors for covered items.
Manager
McDonalds
11.2017 - 01.2019
- McDonald's - Little Rock, AR
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring high standards of service and efficiency.
- Trained and mentored staff to enhance performance and customer satisfaction.
- Implemented process improvements, reducing wait times and increasing throughput.
- Managed inventory control, optimizing stock levels and minimizing waste.
- Coordinated shift schedules, balancing staffing needs with operational demands.
- Enhanced customer experience through effective problem resolution and service recovery.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
Overnight Stocker
Dollar tree distribution
01.2017 - 11.2017
- Dollar tree distribution - Amboy, WA
- Oversaw inventory management processes, ensuring accurate stock levels and timely replenishment.
- Trained new staff on safety protocols, equipment handling, and stocking procedures.
- Implemented best practices for sorting and shelving items, reducing retrieval times for sales associates.
- Removed all boxes and related trash from sales floor and processed through compactors.
- Enhanced store appearance for better customer experience through meticulous shelf stocking and arrangement.
- Scanned shelves and product cases to locate expired, outdated, and spoiled items.
Assistant
All 4 smilez Photography
09.2016 - 11.2017
- All 4 smilez Photography - Vancouver, WA
- Coordinated client schedules, ensuring timely communication for photography sessions.
- Managed digital asset organization, maintaining an efficient photo library for quick retrieval.
- Collaborated with photographers to streamline workflow, improving session efficiency and client satisfaction.
- Implemented feedback systems to gather client insights, contributing to service improvements and retention strategies.
- Oversaw inventory management of photography equipment, ensuring availability and readiness for assignments.
- Greeted guests in with friendliness and professionalism.
- Answered incoming phone calls to process requests, transfer calls, or relay messages to appropriate personnel.
- Assisted manager in all aspects of business operations.
Crew Trainer
McDonalds
03.2015 - 08.2016
- McDonald's - Bryant, AR
- Trained new team members on operational procedures and customer service standards.
- Conducted performance evaluations to ensure compliance with quality expectations.
- Implemented training materials that enhanced onboarding efficiency for new hires.
Education
College - Child Development
Texas A&M
04.2021
Skills
- Pallet Jack
- Toddler Care
- Childcare
- Experience with Children
- Organizational Skills
- Computer skills
- Public speaking
- Sales
- Filing
- Early childhood education
- Daycare
- Warehouse experience
- Supervising experience
- Packaging
- Manufacturing
- Basic math
- Janitorial experience
- Floor care
- Patience and empathy
- Parent communication
- CPR certified
- Music and movement
- Classroom organization
- Literacy development
- Motor skills development
- Health and safety
- Toilet training
- Child development
- Storytelling
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Time management
- Approachable
- Positive reinforcement
- Child safety
- Decision-making
Timeline
Childcare Assistant Teacher
Pediatrics Plus
02.2025 - Current
Admissions Representative
Baptist Medical Center
12.2024 - 05.2025
Stocker
Walmart
02.2023 - 05.2024
Manager
McDonalds
11.2017 - 01.2019
Overnight Stocker
Dollar tree distribution
01.2017 - 11.2017
Assistant
All 4 smilez Photography
09.2016 - 11.2017
Crew Trainer
McDonalds
03.2015 - 08.2016
College - Child Development
Texas A&M