Alena Watts
Washington,District Of Columbia
Summary
Enthusiastic, Motivated Cosmetology Instructor with 4 years of experience teaching and 15 years of experience in Cosmetology. Outstanding eye for detail and organizational capabilities with extensive knowledge. Demonstrated experience and success teaching adult learners. Promotes student success through timely communication, growth-based feedback and strategy implementation that meet student needs.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cosmetology Educator
The Salon Professional Academy, Washington DC
10.2020 - 01.2024
- Enhanced student learning by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world examples in cosmetology lessons.
- Increased students'' practical skills by providing detailed demonstrations and step-by-step guidance in various techniques.
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans to cover all aspects of cosmetology, including hair, makeup, skincare, and nail care.
- Planned both theory and practical lessons for 3-10 students.
- Followed Dc State Board curriculum accurately with detailed lesson plans.
- Maintained a well-organized and stimulating classroom environment that encouraged creativity and experimentation.
- Prepared students for state licensing exams through comprehensive review sessions targeting critical test content areas such as safety protocols and legal regulations related to cosmetology practice.
- Mentored and supported students, encouraging individual progress in both theoretical and practical learning modules and preparing for productive industry careers.
Assistant Salon Leader
Hair Cuttery Salon
12.2017 - 10.2018
- Streamlined appointment scheduling process, resulting in improved efficiency and reduced wait times for clients.
- Enhanced staff performance through regular training sessions focused on improving technical skills and customer service techniques.
- Communicated with salon team, supervisors, vendors and customers.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and personalized hair care recommendations.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean, organized salon space, adhering to health and safety regulations for optimal client experience.
- Multitasked and worked at fast pace while demonstrating good judgment and time management skills.
- Improved client retention rates by implementing a loyalty program that rewarded frequent visits with exclusive discounts on services and products.
Education
Cosmetology License - Cosmetology
Paul Mitchell The School Tysons, Corner
Tysons Corner, VA10.2015
Skills
- Hair styling techniques
- Chemical Safety Knowledge
- Salon Management
- Student Engagement
- Color Theory Expertise
- Lesson planning knowledge
- Salon administration understanding
- Equipment Demonstration
- State Licensing Requirements
- Performance Evaluation
Certification
REDKEN CERTIFIED COLOR ARTIST
RECTOFIL CERTIFIED BROW ARTIST
LICENSE COSMETOLOGIST VA, MD
LICENSE COSMETOLOGY INSTRUCTOR
Timeline
Cosmetology Educator
The Salon Professional Academy, Washington DC
10.2020 - 01.2024
Assistant Salon Leader
Hair Cuttery Salon
12.2017 - 10.2018
Cosmetology License - Cosmetology
Paul Mitchell The School Tysons, Corner
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