ALANA LORICK
Raytown
Summary
I started my early childhood career as support staff in a small center at 19 and didn't know I would become dedicated to growing my knowledge and skills to help children. I hope to bring my skills and knowledge to the many classrooms the world has to offer be that at a desk, in the gym or on a playground. I hope to bring my positive spirit, patience, empathy, respect and knowledge to every classroom, office or station I enter. I thrive for connection and making meaningful impacts with people and children. Furthermore, I believe I can learn, adapt, and execute anything when given the tools.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Barista
Dunkin' Donuts Franchising
Kansas City
10.2025 - Current
- Prepared and served a variety of beverages to customers daily.
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries and concerns promptly.
- Operated cash register and processed customer transactions efficiently.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the service area and equipment.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a positive work environment.
- Followed health and safety guidelines to ensure product quality and safety standards.
Teacher
The Jewish Community Center
Overland Park
07.2025 - 06.2026
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse student groups.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Collaborated with parents to support student learning and development.
- Enhanced curriculum with Jewish prayers and holidays.
- Organized educational events and activities for community engagement.
Teacher
Parkwood Day School
Leawood
09.2021 - 04.2025
- Lead infant teacher responsibilities including general infant care (1:3 infant ratio, feeding, naps, and diapers)
- Communicated general information to parents.
- Developed daily activity plans to enhance children's learning and engagement
- Managed portfolios and assessments to track student progress and development
- In preschool development Took on additional responsibilities in preschool development. included Managing daily specials (Spanish, yoga, and Music.)
- Oversaw classroom of ages 3-4 with a 1:12 ratio, including management of a larger classroom with a 2:24 ratio alongside a co-lead
Teacher
Bright Horizons
Kansas City
07.2020 - 09.2021
- Enhanced child development for {20} toddlers, resulting in a {15%} growth in key developmental skills
- Enhanced early childhood education environment resulting in a 15% improvement in developmental milestones for children by tailored curriculum
- Practiced effective communication techniques in group settings
- Cultivated patience and grace while interacting with children
- Gained structure without impeding on individualism
- Assisted in other classrooms
Teacher
Creative World Preschool
11.2018 - 07.2020
- Worked with 18-24 month toddlers
- Efficiently manage time between diapers, activities, decorations, lesson plans, portfolios, development assessments, and toy cleaning procedures
- Engaged with the children
Manager
Firehouse Subs
Kansas City
11.2016 - 11.2018
- Processed transactions
- Cleaned and sanitized restaurant
- Handled a high volume of customers regularly
- Counting Register and safe
- Counting Inventory weekly and Daily
- Delegated tasks
Hostess, Server
Ihop
Kansas City
05.2016 - 11.2016
- Greeted guests
- Took and memorized orders
- Served food
- Cleared tables
- Processed transactions
- Cleaned and sanitized restaurant and dining room
- Handled a high volume of customers regularly
Education
TEFL Certification -
International TEFL Academy
Location11-2024
Child Development Associates -
Mary Ann Tocio University
Chicago, United States07-2021
High school Diploma -
Van horn high school
Independence, United States01-2018
Skills
- Classroom management
- Curriculum development
- Educational assessment
- Parent communication
- Student engagement
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Community involvement
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Patience enhancement
- Creativity development
- Cultural inclusion
- Beverage preparation
- Cash handling
- Customer transactions
- Health guidelines compliance
- Time management
- Customer service
Accomplishments
- Successfully managed care and activities for 18 infants maintaining 1:3 ratio.
- Improving self-help skills, Social emotional regulation.
- Improved developmental milestones through customized early childhood education environment.
- Managed and assessed 100% of student portfolios and development assessments.
- Tutoring 20 adult learners improving their progress and increasing their confidence by providing individual attention and focusing on the skills they hoped to improve.
Languages
English, Advanced
Timeline
Barista
Dunkin' Donuts Franchising
10.2025 - Current
Teacher
The Jewish Community Center
07.2025 - 06.2026
Teacher
Parkwood Day School
09.2021 - 04.2025
Teacher
Bright Horizons
07.2020 - 09.2021
Teacher
Creative World Preschool
11.2018 - 07.2020
Manager
Firehouse Subs
11.2016 - 11.2018
Hostess, Server
Ihop
05.2016 - 11.2016
TEFL Certification -
International TEFL Academy
Child Development Associates -
Mary Ann Tocio University
High school Diploma -
Van horn high school