Akosua S Anokye-Boateng
Hillsborough,NJ
Summary
Akosua Boateng, a college student, pursues education with a positive attitude, quick learning, and a strong work ethic. Strives to impact young people's lives positively.Experiences as a Cosmetic Learner, Sales Associate, and Early Childhood Educator honed communication, organization, and dedication to quality education. Passion for teaching stems from desire to create a nurturing environment for students' growth. Believes in fostering respect, curiosity, and critical thinking. Akosua is committed to helping youth reach their full potential and is excited to join a team of educators who share the same vision. Diverse experiences and dedication make a promising candidate for institutions. Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
Kindercare Learning Companies
05.2023 - Current
- Provided safe and nurturing environment for children ages 6 weeks to 6 years old
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that met individual needs of each child
- Maintaining clean and organized environment
- Establishing clear rules and boundaries
- Providing necessary materials
- Guiding children through process
- Encouraging their participation and self-expression
- Communicated with parents about their child's progress: Providing regular updates on their development
- Discussing their strengths and areas for improvement
- Seeking feedback and suggestions
- Scheduling parent-teacher conferences
- Maintaining open lines of communication
- Addressing any concerns promptly.
- Enhanced sensory and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory development, by employing both traditional and modern educational strategies and techniques
Sales Associate
Kohls
07.2021 - 05.2023
- Operating cash registers, managing financial transactions, and balancing drawers
- Achieving established goals
- Directing customers to merchandise within store
- Expanding In-store sales
- Superior product knowledge
- Maintaining orderly appearance throughout sales floor
- Introducing promotions and opportunities to customers
- Cross-selling products to increase purchase amounts.
- Managed over 50-60 customer calls per day
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services
Cosmetic Learner
Somerset Vocational & Technical School
7 2018 - 8 2018
- Monitored social media and online sources for industry trends
- Checked instructor lessons and communication to assess quality of education and assistance offered to students
- Performed various administrative functions, including office cleaning and bookkeeping
- Keep workstation clean at all times and properly sanitize tools after each use.
- Organized and allocated resources required to meet needs of 75 students and 10 instructors
- Exceeded performance goals by consistently providing high-quality service to clients
- Demonstrated strong adaptability when faced with changing priorities or unexpected challenges, consistently meeting deadlines without sacrificing quality
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently addressing and resolving service issues
Education
Associate of Arts -
Raritan Valley Community College
Branchburg, NJ 07.2022 - Current
High School Diploma -
Hillsborough High School
Hillsborough Township, NJ 09.2018 - 05.2022
Skills
Positive Attitude
Quick Learner
Dependable
Well-Organized
Outstanding people skills
Problem-solving abilities
Detail oriented
Excellent communication abilities
Detail-oriented
Classroom Management
Classroom Organization
Developmental needs
Outdoor Play
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator
Kindercare Learning Companies
05.2023 - Current
Associate of Arts -
Raritan Valley Community College
07.2022 - Current
Sales Associate
Kohls
07.2021 - 05.2023
High School Diploma -
Hillsborough High School
09.2018 - 05.2022
Cosmetic Learner
Somerset Vocational & Technical School
7 2018 - 8 2018