Alisha Deveci
Fayetville,NC
Summary
Enthusiastic Early Childhood Education Professional with a strong background in fostering effective communication and supporting diverse learning needs. Enhanced educational outcomes through collaborative lesson planning and engaging classroom activities while managing multiple priorities in fast-paced environments. Committed to continuous learning and contributing to team success with a proactive approach to identifying and addressing challenges.
Overview
3
3
Languages
1
1
Certification
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Pre School Assistant
United Methodist Preschool
4955 Legion Rd. Hopemills, NC. 28348
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Assisted in planning and implementing age-appropriate activities for preschool children.
- Supported lead teachers in maintaining a safe and engaging classroom environment.
- Facilitated effective communication with parents regarding children's progress and daily activities.
- Observed and documented children's behavior to track developmental milestones.
- Helped manage classroom supplies and resources to ensure availability during lessons.
- Encouraged positive social interactions among students to foster teamwork skills.
- Adapted instructional materials to meet diverse learning needs of students.
- Collaborated with team members to create inclusive lesson plans promoting creativity and exploration.
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
- Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
- Communicated with parents to inform about the child's progress and classroom behavior.
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Prepared for lessons by gathering educational materials and setting up equipment.
- Assisted teacher by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child.
- Maintained open communication with lead teachers to provide feedback on student progress and discuss potential areas for improvement.
- Contributed to a welcoming classroom environment by creating visually appealing displays and organizing materials effectively.
- Developed strong relationships with families, fostering open communication lines for ongoing collaboration on student success.
- Supported the development of gross motor skills through the facilitation of outdoor playtime and structured physical activities.
- Promoted early literacy skills by conducting engaging story-time sessions and implementing phonics-based activities.
- Acted as a substitute teacher when needed, providing seamless continuity in the classroom learning experience.
- Served as a reliable point of contact for parents regarding school events, updates, and concerns related to their child''s education.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between different parts of the day such as circle time, snack time, and outdoor play.
- Maintained detailed records of student performance, sharing pertinent information with parents during conferences.
- Enhanced children''s learning experience by incorporating hands-on activities and creative play into daily lessons.
- Conducted regular assessments to monitor student progress, tailoring instructional methods for optimal results.
- Helped teachers manage bus loading and unloading.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Delivered clear, concise instructions to children to aid in each student's decision-making.
Preschool Room Lead
NATO- Child Development Center
Geilenkirchen, Germany
07.2010 - 02.2014
- Fostered a strong sense of personal responsibility to meet deadlines.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continuous improvement.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Worked as the entire facility chef on a monthly basis as needed until a new chef was hired.
- shopped and prepped and cooked meals for over 100 children and staff of all age groups, on time as needed daily in addition to maintaining a class room.
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
USAF- Child Development Center
RAF Fairford, England
10.2007 - 05.2009
- Assisted lead teacher in developing and implementing engaging lesson plans to foster child development.
- Supported daily classroom activities, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for children.
- Collaborated with team members to adapt curriculum based on individual student needs and learning styles.
- Promoted positive behavior management techniques, enhancing children's social interactions and emotional growth.
- Organized educational materials and resources, streamlining classroom operations for effective learning experiences.
- Mentored new staff on classroom procedures and best practices to promote consistency in teaching methods.
- Evaluated children's progress through observation and documentation, providing feedback to lead teacher for tailored instruction.
- Coordinated with parents to discuss child development milestones, fostering strong home-school connections for support.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating hands-on activities and creative projects.
- Aided in the planning and execution of field trips, reinforcing real-world connections to curriculum topics.
- Maintained regular communication with parents regarding student's achievements, challenges, and progress.
- Scaffolded learning for diverse learners through differentiated instruction strategies and individualized support.
- Fostered a positive and nurturing classroom environment conducive to optimal learning and growth.
- Contributed to a safe and inclusive learning environment by closely monitoring student behavior and addressing concerns promptly.
- Improved preschoolers' fine motor skills through art-based projects involving cutting, pasting, painting, and drawing exercises.
- Participated actively in professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current on early childhood education trends.
- Organized engaging circle time sessions that included songs, movement activities, collaborative games for strengthening social skills.
- Supported children's emotional, social, and cognitive development through active engagement in various classroom activities.
- Nurtured a love for reading among students by regularly sharing age-appropriate literature selections during storytime sessions.
- Collaborated with lead teacher to develop engaging lesson plans tailored to individual student needs.
- Supervised indoor and outdoor playtime activities, ensuring student safety at all times.
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on the playground.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Organized snack time and nap hours.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
- Collaborated with instructors to develop engaging lesson plans.
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
- Maintained and operated classroom equipment to maximize use and lifespan.
- Assisted with school field trips and special events by collecting permission slips and payments.
- Prepared reports and maintained administrative records.
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior.
- Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
- Prepared for lessons by gathering educational materials and setting up equipment.
- Assisted teacher by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Delivered clear, concise instructions to children to aid in each student's decision-making.
Assistant Deli Manager
Safeway
220 S. Elizebeth St. Elizebeth, Colorado 80107
09.2003 - 05.2007
- Supervised deli operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Trained and mentored team members on product knowledge and customer service standards.
- Managed inventory levels, coordinating restocking efforts to minimize waste and enhance freshness.
- Developed merchandising strategies to improve product visibility and increase sales performance.
- Implemented process improvements to streamline food preparation workflows, enhancing efficiency.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints, fostering positive relationships to ensure satisfaction.
- Collaborated with management on staffing schedules, optimizing labor allocation for peak hours.
- Conducted regular quality checks on products, maintaining high standards of food safety and presentation.
- Trained new team members in proper food handling techniques, equipment usage, and company policies.
- Provided excellent customer service by addressing inquiries promptly and professionally while maintaining a helpful demeanor.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and product knowledge.
- Increased sales through effective merchandising and attractive product displays.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to food safety guidelines and procedures.
- Established a positive atmosphere within the department by promoting open communication channels among team members at all times.
- Prepared and placed meat cuts and products in a display counter to catch shoppers' eye and boost sales.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping of daily temperature logs as well as maintenance activities performed on deli equipment.
- Operated slicer and price computing scale to accurately slice, weigh and label meat products.
- Controlled freshness of products by rotating and removing outdated merchandise.
- Served as an integral part of the management team, actively participating in weekly meetings to discuss operational updates, challenges, or achievements.
- Assisted store management in meeting or exceeding established sales goals, contributing to the overall success of the business.
- Attended to customers by taking orders, resolving complaints and issues and operating the cash register to take payments.
- Efficiently processed orders for both walk-in customers and catering clients, ensuring accuracy and timely fulfillment of requests.
- Streamlined deli operations by implementing efficient inventory management processes.
- Coordinated special events such as holiday promotions or cooking demonstrations to increase foot traffic in the deli department.
- Implemented cost-saving measures through waste reduction initiatives and improved purchasing practices.
- Assisted in budgeting efforts by tracking sales data, identifying trends, and making informed suggestions for future planning purposes.
- Demonstrated adaptability by adjusting menus and offerings based on seasonal availability or customer preferences.
- Increased sales [Number]% through suggestive selling of promotional items.
- Managed staff schedules, ensuring adequate coverage during peak hours and reducing overtime expenses.
- Trained, supervised and evaluated deli staff to align compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Reviewed pricing and ordered food ingredients, kitchen appliances, and supplies.
- Inventoried food products and associated materials on a weekly basis.
- Achieved high customer satisfaction ratings with thorough training and effective customer service policies.
- Analyzed customer feedback to identify areas of improvement and evaluated performance over time.
- Controlled inventory costs by carefully managing portion control and reducing waste.
- Observed quality assurance standards to optimize freshness of deli products.
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
- Handled escalated customer concerns with speed and knowledgeable support to achieve optimal satisfaction and maintain long-term loyalty.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
- Implemented effective inventory control systems to reduce food spoilage and waste.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
- Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and adjust purchasing decisions accordingly.
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
- Inspected equipment and machinery for proper working condition and directed staff to clean and repair as needed.
- Developed unique events and special promotions to drive sales.
- Purchased food and cultivated strong vendor relationships.
Industrial Painter
Hartman and Walsh
Budweiser, Ft. Collins, Colorado
09.2003 - 11.2003
- Operated spray guns and various painting equipment to apply coatings consistently across diverse materials.
- Prepared surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, and priming to ensure optimal adhesion and finish quality.
- Inspected completed work for quality assurance, corrected imperfections to maintain quality standards.
- Collaborated with team members to establish efficient workflows, reducing downtime and enhancing project completion rates.
- Implemented safety measures in compliance with regulations, promoting a safe working environment for all personnel involved in operations.
- Demonstrated attention to detail in every aspect of the painting process, resulting in consistent high-quality workmanship.
- Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns, and paint rollers.
- Selected appropriate coatings based on specific job requirements, maximizing performance and durability while minimizing environmental impact.
- Operated power sprayers and hand tools to prepare and paint large areas.
- Ensured a safe working environment through proper use of protective equipment and adherence to safety protocols.
- Primed, painted, varnished and lacquered walls and surfaces.
- Painted indoor areas such as hallways, bathrooms, and lobbies.
- Prepared trim, walls and ceilings for painting by cleaning, smoothing, and priming.
- Applied putty, wood filler, spackling, and caulks to prep uneven surfaces and fill in holes.
- Calculated the amount of paint and other materials needed for each job accurately.
- Applied primer, paints, varnishes and lacquers to walls and surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods.
- Held or positioned spray guns to direct spray onto articles.
- Filled hoppers, reservoirs and pans with material used to coat, paint or spray using conveyors or pails.
Education
High School Diploma -
Poudre High School
Fort Collins, CO06-2001
Associate of Science - Veterinary Technician
Penn Foster College
Scottsdale, AZDental Assistant Certification - Science Education
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA01-2009
Union Welding And Painting - Painting And Welding
Collbran Job Corps
Collbran, Colorado06-2003
Skills
- Classroom organization
- Parent-teacher communication
- Outdoor play supervision
- Fine motor skills
- Curriculum implementation
- Music and movement
- Child development
- Hygiene maintenance
- Storytelling techniques
- Special needs support
- Artistic expression
- Circle time facilitation
- IEP development
- Classroom maintenance
- Grading assignments
- Early childhood training
- Project-based learning
- Problem-solving
- Student behavior and progress reporting
- Emotional intelligence
- Professionalism
- Homework assistance
- Cultural sensitivity
- Child observation
- Student assessment
- Lesson planning and preparation
- Diverse student experience
- Instructional support
- Coordinating with teachers and specialists
- Curriculum development
- Written communication
- Adaptability
- Continuous improvement
- Time management abilities
- Professionalism
- Interpersonal communication
- Instructional strategies
- Interactive learning
- Record keeping
- Computer and Microsoft office skills
- Conflict resolution
- Behavior management
- Self motivation
- Student motivation
- Social-emotional development
- Supervising classroom activities
- Lesson planning
- Team building
- Student engagement
- Organization
- Child safety
- Collaborative and Team-oriented
- Interpersonal communication
- Decision-making
- Active listening
- Organization skills
- Classroom management
- Reliability
- Multitasking
- Multitasking
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Dependable work ethic
- Team collaboration
- Teamwork
- Child assessment
- Diversity awareness
- Health and safety
Certification
- Early Childhood development Training - 2008-USAF CDA CERT.
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
German
Elementary
Turkish
Elementary
Timeline
Pre School Assistant
United Methodist Preschool
08.2022 - 06.2023
Preschool Room Lead
NATO- Child Development Center
07.2010 - 02.2014
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
USAF- Child Development Center
10.2007 - 05.2009
Assistant Deli Manager
Safeway
09.2003 - 05.2007
Industrial Painter
Hartman and Walsh
09.2003 - 11.2003
Associate of Science - Veterinary Technician
Penn Foster College
High School Diploma -
Poudre High School
Dental Assistant Certification - Science Education
Penn Foster Career School
Union Welding And Painting - Painting And Welding
Collbran Job Corps