Early Childhood Educator devoted to successfully preparing children for a full educational career. Believes in a focus on social emotional skills. Proactive and caring worker with 4 years of experience combined with communication strengths and good observational skills. Skillfully handles day-to-day activities while looking for opportunities to make a difference. 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
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Preschool Teacher
Let Them Be Kids Childcare Center
12.2021 - Current
Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
Improved student communication skills by incorporating group projects and collaborative activities.
Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
Continuously refined teaching practices through professional development opportunities, peer observations, and feedback from supervisors.
Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
Established positive relationships with students and families.
Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
Boosted children''s social-emotional development through targeted lessons on empathy, self-regulation, and conflict resolution.
Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
Produce Clerk
Harmons Grocery Store
09.2021 - 12.2021
Safeguarded customer well-being through strict adherence to allergen protocols when handling or displaying products containing common allergens.
Kept tidy and organized area to comply with cleanliness standards.
Used in-store system to locate inventory and place special orders for customers.
Enhanced product quality by regularly inspecting, rotating, and culling fresh fruits and vegetables.
Prioritized helping customers over completing other routine tasks in store.
Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
Ensured compliance with food safety regulations by adhering to proper handling, storage, and temperature guidelines for all produce items.
Maintained safe, neat, and clean working environment and closely monitored for wet floors or other hazards.
Teacher-Early Childhood Educator
Let Them Be Kids Childcare Center
08.2019 - 05.2021
Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
Fostered creativity in the classroom through art projects, dramatic play, storytelling exercises, and other imaginative pursuits.
Established positive relationships with students and families.
Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Established ongoing professional development goals, participating in workshops and conferences to stay current on emerging trends in early childhood education.
Sales Associate
Old Navy
05.2018 - 08.2019
Delivered high-quality customer service in a fast-paced environment
Trained new staff members
Prioritized helping customers over completing other routine tasks in store.
Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
Managed cash transactions and ensured a balanced cash drawer
Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
Maintained a clean and organized store environment for optimal customer experience and ease of locating merchandise.
Shift Lead
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
10.2016 - 04.2018
Mentored team members in professional development activities that ultimately led to promotions within the organization.
Resolved customer complaints and issues and offered thoughtful solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
Enhanced customer satisfaction through effective conflict resolution and prompt service.
Trained new employees on company policies, procedures, and best practices for optimal performance.
Completed store opening and closing procedures and balanced tills.
Completed cash and credit card transactions accurately using POS software.
Education
High School Diploma -
Davis High School
Kaysville, UT
06.2018
Skills
Reflective Listening
Youth and Parental Engagement
Age-Appropriate Curriculum
Emotional Support and Development
Play-Based Learning
Group and individual instruction
Child CPR and First Aid
Lesson Planning
Positive Reinforcement Methods
Social Skills Development
Timeline
Early Preschool Teacher
Let Them Be Kids Childcare Center
12.2021 - Current
Produce Clerk
Harmons Grocery Store
09.2021 - 12.2021
Teacher-Early Childhood Educator
Let Them Be Kids Childcare Center
08.2019 - 05.2021
Sales Associate
Old Navy
05.2018 - 08.2019
Shift Lead
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
10.2016 - 04.2018
High School Diploma -
Davis High School
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