Alaina Klabunde
Gahanna,Ohio
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Front Desk
New Albany Tennis Center
10.2022 - Current
- Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance, and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impressions.
- Answered customer telephone calls promptly and appropriately handled needs.
- Kept accounts in balance and ran daily reports to verify totals.
- Created flyers and updated website for session registration.
- Scheduled, coordinated and confirmed clinic registrations, lessons, and court rentals.
First Grade Teacher
Whitehall City Schools
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs within the classroom.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of need for individual students and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Collaborated with teachers, therapists, and parents to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
Preschool Teacher
Licking Heights Local Schools
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Strengthened communication skills among preschoolers through daily dialogue practice during circle time sessions.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
Teacher
Creme de la Creme/Children’s Learning Adventure
05.2018 - 07.2022
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Promoted development of social, emotional, and communication skills in infants - age 10.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Kept classroom and feeding areas clean, neat, and safe.
Dining Room Staff
Kensington Place
11.2016 - 12.2018
- Cultivated warm relationships with residents.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to ensure timely delivery of orders, resulting in satisfied customers.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly greeting and seating guests upon arrival.
- Maintained a clean and orderly dining area for an enjoyable guest experience.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Otterbein University
Westerville, OhioSkills
- Reliability and punctuality
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Initiative-taking
- Problem-solving skills
- Team Collaboration
- Time Management
- Customer Service
- Administrative Skills
- Oral and written communications
- Attention to Detail
- Interpersonal Skills
Timeline
First Grade Teacher
Whitehall City Schools
08.2023 - 02.2024
Front Desk
New Albany Tennis Center
10.2022 - Current
Preschool Teacher
Licking Heights Local Schools
08.2022 - 05.2023
Teacher
Creme de la Creme/Children’s Learning Adventure
05.2018 - 07.2022
Dining Room Staff
Kensington Place
11.2016 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Otterbein University