Alison Garrett
Summary
A Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Learning Grove Inc, skilled in differentiated instruction and effective parent communication. Developed engaging lesson plans that significantly boosted student engagement and success. Adept at classroom management and fostering a collaborative environment, mentoring new teachers to enhance their instructional techniques. A committed professional who directs and supports student learning by providing lessons, evaluating progress, and fostering a positive educational atmosphere.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Learning Grove Inc
01.2024 - Current
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
- Implemented assessment tools that monitored student progress throughout the year, allowing for targeted interventions when needed to close achievement gaps.
- Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with state curricula.
- Mentored new teachers on best practices for classroom management and instructional techniques, contributing to their professional growth and effectiveness in the classroom.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
Occasional Babysitter
Myself
01.2016 - Current
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Assisted with meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry to support family with additional chores.
- Handled conflicts between siblings effectively using conflict resolution techniques resulting in a more peaceful household.
- Developed strong relationships with families, establishing trust and rapport to provide quality childcare services tailored to individual family requirements.
Daycare Teacher
Kings Kids Child Development Center
09.2022 - 01.2024
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Provided a safe and nurturing environment for children, regularly monitoring indoor and outdoor spaces for potential hazards.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication about their child''s progress and needs.
- Oversaw daily transitions between various activities such as snack time, outdoor playtime, naptime ensuring smooth operation of daily schedule.
- Guided students through daily routines, instilling a sense of responsibility and independence within each child.
- Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.
Food Service Clerk
Fresh Thyme Market
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and friendly service at the food counter.
- Greeted customers at counter to fulfill requests and answer questions.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
- Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
- Sanitized dining ware and kitchen equipment according to health code standards.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
Customer Service Associate
Walgreens
04.2021 - 09.2021
- Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
- Handled customer complaints professionally, resulting in satisfactory outcomes and positive feedback.
- Maintained a high level of product knowledge, providing accurate information to customers.
- Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Handled cash and credit transactions accurately, ensuring proper balance at the end of each shift.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
Education
Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education -
Gateway Community & Technical College
Covington05-2027
Child Development Accreditation - Early Childhood Education
Gateway Community & Technical College
Covington05-2026
High School Diploma -
Newport High School
Newport05-2020
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Student assessment
- Consistent Attendance
- Behavioral support
- Parent communication
- Child development
- Team collaboration
- Curriculum design
- Critical thinking
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Sign Language
Limited Working
Timeline
Teacher
Learning Grove Inc
01.2024 - Current
Daycare Teacher
Kings Kids Child Development Center
09.2022 - 01.2024
Food Service Clerk
Fresh Thyme Market
09.2021 - 09.2022
Customer Service Associate
Walgreens
04.2021 - 09.2021
Occasional Babysitter
Myself
01.2016 - Current
Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education -
Gateway Community & Technical College
Child Development Accreditation - Early Childhood Education
Gateway Community & Technical College
High School Diploma -
Newport High School
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