Alissa Taylor
Southington,CT
Summary
Compassionate person with the natural ability to connect and engage with children and adults. I have foundational knowledge in child development principles and psychology, coupled with knowledge of customer service and technology. I am dedicated to helping children's growth and well-being through being supportive and empathetic interactions.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Child Development Assistant
The Center for Early Childhood Education at CT State Naugatuck Valley
10.2024 - Current
- Supported my peers and teachers with children's development and with other tasks, such as cleaning or potty training.
- Contributed to better overall classroom performance by providing one-on-one support for children who needed extra assistance.
- Monitored child safety within the classroom setting, ensuring adherence to policies and regulations at all times.
- Working with a variety of people and children aged 18 months to 6 years old.
- Utilized positive reinforcement to help children develop communication and collaboration skills.
- Organized classroom materials for easy access during daily routines, increasing efficiency in the learning environment.
Data Entryist
Practice Management Solutions
02.2024 - 10.2024
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Average typing speed of 70 words per minute.
- Maintaining the client database by entering new and updated information and preparing source files they will use in computerized formats.
Retail Stock Clerk
Goodwill
11.2023 - 02.2024
- Assisted in sales growth by maintaining a well-stocked, organized, and visually appealing store environment.
- Maintained a safe and clean work environment through regular cleaning tasks and hazard identification.
- Provided excellent customer service by assisting shoppers with locating products and answering inquiries.
- I secured this position due to a program at my high school assisting with me getting hired here.
Education
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Naugatuck Valley Community College
Waterbury, CT12-2026
High School Diploma -
W.F. Kaynor Technical High School
Waterbury, CT06-2024
Skills
- Patient
- Organization
- Customer Service
- Collaboration
- Listening and comprehension
- Health and safety
- Attentive
Certification
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Office Specialist
- Testout IT Fundamentals Pro
- Testout PC Pro
- Customer Service and Sales
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Child Development Assistant
The Center for Early Childhood Education at CT State Naugatuck Valley
10.2024 - Current
Data Entryist
Practice Management Solutions
02.2024 - 10.2024
Retail Stock Clerk
Goodwill
11.2023 - 02.2024
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Naugatuck Valley Community College
High School Diploma -
W.F. Kaynor Technical High School