Alrika Taylor
Bloomfield
Summary
Dynamic early childhood educator with experience at Brightpath Early Learning and Child Care, skilled in curriculum planning and fostering positive reinforcement. Proven ability to enhance student development through engaging activities and effective parent communication. Committed to creating inclusive environments that promote both fine and gross motor skills, ensuring every child's success.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Daycare Teacher
Brightpath Early Learning and Child Care
03.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, maximizing educational opportunities for students.
- Improved communication with parents by implementing regular updates on student progress and behavior.
- Provided one-on-one support for children with special needs, ensuring their successful integration into group activities.
- Conducted ongoing assessments of student growth and development using various assessment tools in accordance with daycare guidelines.
- Participated in staff meetings and professional development workshops to remain current on best practices within early childhood education.
- Promoted early literacy skills through engaging storytime sessions, incorporating props and visuals to capture interest.
- Implemented creative arts-based activities that encouraged self-expression while honing fine motor skills among students.
- Boosted classroom morale by fostering a positive, inclusive environment for all students.
- Assisted in planning and executing field trips, providing educational experiences outside of the traditional classroom setting.
Server
Buffalo Wild Wings
02.2023 - 03.2024
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly attending to their needs and providing personalized service.
- Maintained a clean and orderly dining area for an enjoyable guest experience.
Warehouse Packer
Amazon
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Inspected products before packaging to avoid shipping defective or damaged goods to customers.
- Enhanced warehouse efficiency by accurately packing and labeling products for shipment.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to established safety protocols and procedures.
- Packed, weighed and shipped items per customer specifications.
- Learned and followed warehouse safety protocols to prevent injuries and accidents.
- Verified items packaged and address on boxes matched customer order invoices to avoid shipping errors.
- Operated tape machines, scales and label printers to package items correctly.
- Reduced damaged items rate by ensuring proper packaging and securing materials within boxes.
Education
High School Diploma -
University of Connecticut, Hartford, CT
Hartford, CT05-2028
Skills
- Patience and empathy
- Classroom organization
- Gross motor skills development
- Positive reinforcement
- Fine motor skills development
- Observation and assessment
- Parent communication
- Child development
- Curriculum planning
- Physical activity encouragement
- Early childhood education
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 8 staff members.
- Documented and resolved behaviors which led to learning opportunities.
- Collaborated with team of 30 in the development of early childhood learning.
Timeline
Assistant Daycare Teacher
Brightpath Early Learning and Child Care
03.2024 - Current
Server
Buffalo Wild Wings
02.2023 - 03.2024
Warehouse Packer
Amazon
08.2022 - 04.2023
High School Diploma -
University of Connecticut, Hartford, CT
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