Alyssa Hammond
St. Paul Park ,MN
Summary
Friendly and energetic Lead Teacher with 4 years in early childhood education. Motivated to help children develop social, academic and creative abilities to foster well-being and progress. Well-versed in developmental milestones and activities to promote curiosity and engagement. Reliable Childcare professional talented at creating safe, stimulating environment for young children. Expertly leads individual and group activities to encourage learning and develop social interaction skills. Offering 15 years of childcare experience with excellent knowledge in CPR and first aid.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
Woodbury, Minnesota
04.2021 - 10.2023
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Organized activities to promote physical, mental and social development of each child.
- Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.
- Created various strategies to engage students and deliver enriching educational opportunities.
- Observed children for signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorders, and speech problems.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations related to food handling, sanitation, fire prevention.
Infant Teacher
New Horizon Academy
Eagan, MN
02.2019 - 04.2021
- Applied play-based strategies, including crafts and games, to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Maintained child-friendly environment with access to outdoor activities.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
Beauty Sales Associate
Target
Eagan, MN
09.2018 - 02.2019
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs to promote loyalty, satisfaction and sales numbers.
- Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, arranging according to size or color and preparing attractive displays.
Manager
Papa John's Pizza
St Paul , MN
01.2018 - 09.2018
- Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies.
- Established and optimized schedules to keep coverage and service in line with forecasted demands.
- Excelled in every store position and regularly backed up front-line staff to keep expertise fresh and relevant.
Cashier
Five Below
Eagan, MN
03.2017 - 08.2017
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs to promote loyalty, satisfaction and sales numbers.
- Restocked, arranged and organized merchandise in front lanes to drive product sales.
- Processed POS transactions, including checks, cash and credit purchases or refunds.
Beauty Advisor
Ulta
Eagan, MN
10.2016 - 02.2017
- Suggested treatments and styles to suit customers' appearance and desired look.
- Created inviting environment for customers by maintaining store organization and cleanliness.
- Provided exceptional services and pleasant shopping experiences to retail customers.
Sales Floor Team Member
Hot Topic
Bloomington, MN
10.2015 - 02.2016
- Maintained current knowledge of shelf planograms and end cap plans to effectively merchandise products.
- Readied items for sales floor stocking by affixing tags and preparing shelf labels.
- Supported loss prevention goals by maintaining accurate drawers and monitoring shopper behavior.
Line Cook
Old Country Buffet
Richfield, MN
01.2014 - 06.2014
- Prepared identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Prepared cooking supplies, ingredients and workstations during opening and closing procedures to maximize efficiency.
- Sanitized kitchen surfaces and equipment by cleaning grills, griddles, ovens and fryers
Cashier
Walmart
Bloomington, MN
10.2013 - 03.2014
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs to promote loyalty, satisfaction and sales numbers.
- Restocked, arranged and organized merchandise in front lanes to drive product sales.
- Processed POS transactions, including checks, cash and credit purchases or refunds.
Babysitter
Families In My Neighborhood
Richfield, MN
01.2000 - 12.2010
- Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to optimize types of stimulation and support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Traveled with families to care for children, allowing parents to share private time while giving children fun adventures in diverse environments.
- Met children at bus stop to walk home and assist with crossing street.
- Maintained updated list of emergency contact information and child's health information in case of emergencies.
Cashier
McDonald's
White Bear Lake, MN
06.2009 - 09.2009
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs to promote loyalty, satisfaction and sales numbers.
- Restocked, arranged and organized merchandise in front lanes to drive product sales.
- Reviewed and resolved differences between accounting information and cash drawer.
Waitress
White Bear Bowl
White Bear Lake, MN
08.2008 - 01.2009
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
- Maintained order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff, earning numerous recommendations from satisfied customers.
- Folded napkins and prepared silverware sets to provide adequate supply for host station.
Cashier
Arbys Resturant
Maplewood, MN
08.2006 - 04.2007
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs to promote loyalty, satisfaction and sales numbers.
- Checked completed orders for accuracy and bagged meals for easy carrying.
- Met sales targets by encouraging customers to buy extra food items such as drinks, desserts and sides.
Education
High School Diploma -
White Bear ALC
White Bear Lake, MN06-2009
CDA - Child Development
Online Course
Online03-2020
Skills
- Parent Communication
- Friendly and likeable
- Loves children
- Baby Sign Language
- Child Development
- Sanitation Procedures
- Lesson Planning
- Scheduling
- Activity Planning
Timeline
Lead Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
04.2021 - 10.2023
Infant Teacher
New Horizon Academy
02.2019 - 04.2021
Beauty Sales Associate
Target
09.2018 - 02.2019
Manager
Papa John's Pizza
01.2018 - 09.2018
Cashier
Five Below
03.2017 - 08.2017
Beauty Advisor
Ulta
10.2016 - 02.2017
Sales Floor Team Member
Hot Topic
10.2015 - 02.2016
Line Cook
Old Country Buffet
01.2014 - 06.2014
Cashier
Walmart
10.2013 - 03.2014
Cashier
McDonald's
06.2009 - 09.2009
Waitress
White Bear Bowl
08.2008 - 01.2009
Cashier
Arbys Resturant
08.2006 - 04.2007
Babysitter
Families In My Neighborhood
01.2000 - 12.2010
High School Diploma -
White Bear ALC
CDA - Child Development
Online Course
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