Allanah Taylor
Kansas City,MO
Summary
I am 23 years old and a student at MCC-Maple Woods. I am earning my Associates in Art and Teaching then transferring to a 4-year college to finish my Education degree. I have always loved working with kids and helping them to succeed in their life's. My career in education has been growing ever since I was able to babysit at 11 years old. I have learned to become an outgoing child caregiver with experience caring for children while providing encouragement and kindness. A expert at guiding playtime, leading exercise activities and teaching rules. I am a hard-working student who always tries my best in all of my classes and a dedicated part-time worker. I have extensive knowledge of core subject matter. Meticulous and detail-oriented with excellent observational, organizational and communication skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
School Age Childcare Associate
North Kansas City School District
08.2023 - Current
- Encouraged children's emotional and social skills
- Used patience, skill and various behavior modification techniques to maintain order and safety.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of special events and field trips.
- Maintained clean, neat area in the school to help keep the kids and families safe.
- Developed lessons and activities to promote social and emotional skills
- Prepared group activities to enhance socialization, communication and problem-solving skills for children.
- Provided support and guidance to children in conflict resolution.
- Come up with fun activities and games to pass the free time
Preschool Teacher
Just Like Home Learning Center
05.2022 - 08.2023
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Strengthened communication skills among preschoolers through daily dialogue practice during circle time sessions.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Communicated with parents daily through email, phone or in person about the well-being of their child
Store Manager
Claire's
02.2020 - 05.2022
- Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
- Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge, and service requirements.
- Organized special events such as seasonal sales promotions to drive foot traffic into the store and increase sales opportunities.
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
- Developed and implemented successful staff incentive programs to motivate employees.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Supervised guests at front counter, answering questions regarding products.
- Collaborated with other managers to develop company-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall performance across all locations.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Developed a successful employee retention plan, reducing staff turnover rates significantly.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
- Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
Daycare Assistant
Koala-T Care
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Maintained group discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling, and collaboration with parents.
- Coordinated engaging arts-and-crafts projects for students to express their creativity while developing fine motor skills.
- Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
- Provided snack and monitored children, assist with eating and serve food.
- Logged information regarding naps, feedings, and any medications administered.
Team Member
Taco Bell
01.2019 - 07.2019
- Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
- Demonstrated knowledge of menu items and corresponding ingredients.
- Worked with floor team and managers to meet wide range of customer needs.
- Adapted quickly to new technologies implemented at POS systems, ensuring seamless transition periods for both staff and customers.
- Handled multiple payment methods securely, minimizing discrepancies and potential losses.
- Kept supplies in sufficient stock by assessing inventory levels and reporting lower stock items.
- Strictly followed sanitation and food safety guidelines as required by regulatory agencies and company.
Lifeguard
Oceans Of Fun Inc
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Reduced the number of rule violations with clear signage and consistent enforcement of policies.
- Maintained a clean and safe facility, performing necessary cleaning tasks on a daily basis.
- Entered water immediately to pull struggling swimmers to safety.
- Responded to emergency situations in a timely, efficient manner.
- Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.
- Scanned main areas to monitor for any safety risks.
- Collaborated closely with management to identify areas for improvement within the lifeguarding program.
Associate
Target
12.2017 - 02.2018
- Managed efficient cash register operations.
- Worked varied hours to meet seasonal and business needs.
- Worked as a seasonal hire to help with the busy holiday season.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
- Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
- Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
- Provided product price information to customers.
- Greeted customers and offered assistance for increased customer satisfaction.
Cashier
Golden Corral Buffet And Grill
04.2017 - 11.2017
- Worked with floor team and managers to meet wide range of customer needs.
- Stocked ice, cups, and drinks as needed
- Welcomed customers in and helped them purchase tickets to the buffet.
- Handled cash with high accuracy and took care to check bills for fraud.
- Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
Team Member
McDonald's
03.2016 - 03.2017
- Demonstrated knowledge of menu items and corresponding ingredients.
- Developed strong communication skills while interacting with diverse clientele daily.
- Demonstrated outgoing and friendly behavior and positive attitude and interacted well with staff and customers.
- Managed cash transactions for a high-volume drive-thru, maintaining accuracy and efficiency.
- Maintained clean, tidy and orderly work station to uphold company standards.
Education
Associate of Arts - Education
Metropolitan Community College Maple Woods
Kansas City, MO08.2024
Skills
- Decision-Making
- Records Management
- CPR training
- Time Management
- Goal Setting
- Team Leader
- Coordination and Teamwork
- Problem-Solving
- Passionate About Learning
- Committed to Continued improvement
- Social and academic development
- Creative Thinking
Timeline
School Age Childcare Associate
North Kansas City School District
08.2023 - Current
Preschool Teacher
Just Like Home Learning Center
05.2022 - 08.2023
Store Manager
Claire's
02.2020 - 05.2022
Daycare Assistant
Koala-T Care
05.2019 - 08.2019
Team Member
Taco Bell
01.2019 - 07.2019
Lifeguard
Oceans Of Fun Inc
06.2018 - 08.2018
Associate
Target
12.2017 - 02.2018
Cashier
Golden Corral Buffet And Grill
04.2017 - 11.2017
Team Member
McDonald's
03.2016 - 03.2017
Associate of Arts - Education
Metropolitan Community College Maple Woods