Alexis Janae Epps
Grand Prairie,TX
Summary
Kind Kindergarten Teacher with 2 years of experience. Detail-oriented planner with talent for developing individualized lesson plans and cultivating classroom atmospheres of positivity and progress. Committed to comprehensive student growth.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
DeSoto School District
08.2021 - Current
- Identified characteristics, needs, abilities, and problems of each child through personal interaction and progress reports to optimize approaches.
- Observed and assessed student performance and charted progress.
- Encouraged and prepared students to become independent readers through systematic, multi-sensory instruction in phonemic awareness and decoding skills.
- Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature, and handwriting.
- Utilized various assessment strategies to evaluate student performance.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
- Recognized children's physical, emotional and social needs for personalized support.
- Inspired students to take ownership of learning and become autonomous thinkers.
- Helped struggling students by motivating and encouraging kids to reach full potential.
- Collaborated in planning, organizing and implementing instructional programs to facilitate academic, intellectual and social development.
- Assisted students by serving as advocate for children in school and community.
Youth Recreational Aide
The Epic
04.2019 - 07.2021
- Kept athletic and games equipment and facilities organized and maintained.
- Prepared reports for management regarding status and progress of recreational activities.
- Planned weekly activities schedule for assigned group and facilitated smooth transitions for on-time arrival.
- Resolved conflicts that arose between campers by listening to complaints and finding appropriate solutions.
- Developed and monitored safety policies and procedures to facilitate safety of participants.
- Implemented and developed programs to promote physical fitness, teamwork and healthy living.
- Assisted in preparing recreational materials and supplies for each activity.
Patient Care Assistant
Mesa Springs Hospital
03.2021 - 06.2021
- Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.
- Responded to in-person and telephone requests for information to support office staff.
- Supported patient mobility needs with correct assistive devices and proper body mechanics to prevent injuries.
- Coached patients and caregivers on treatment processes, hospital policies, medication hazards, specific diets and doctor advice.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Logged and filed classified documents.
- Aided physicians in wound care and patient assessments.
- Managed unit training and activity schedules.
- Upheld confidentiality requirements and regulatory compliance guidelines.
Front End Assistant
Costco Wholesale Corp
10.2018 - 01.2019
- Responded promptly to requests for assistance, spills and customer inquiries.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
- Learned duties for various positions and provided backup at key times.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Worked with floor team and managers to meet wide range of customer needs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX05.2021
Skills
- Technology Integration
- Coordinating with Teachers and Specialists
- Teacher Observation
- Operations Analysis
- Critical Thinking
- Flexible Work Schedule
- Early Childhood Development
- Judgment and Decision-Making
- Time Management
- Active Listening
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Caring and Empathetic Demeanor
- Behavior Management
- Attendance Records
- Parent-Teacher Conferences
- Character Design
- Parent Communication
- Behavioral Skills Development
- Microsoft Outlook
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
DeSoto School District
08.2021 - Current
Patient Care Assistant
Mesa Springs Hospital
03.2021 - 06.2021
Youth Recreational Aide
The Epic
04.2019 - 07.2021
Front End Assistant
Costco Wholesale Corp
10.2018 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
The University of Texas At Arlington
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