Alyssa Pool
Belle Plaine,MN
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to take on next career step.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Homemaker
Private Household
04.2020 - Current
- Conducted household responsibilities, event planning, and organizing activities for the whole family
- Proficient problem-solving, organization and multi-tasking.
- Balanced household finances and operations by planning budgets, ensuring timely payment of bills and maintaining accurate financial records fostering stability and organization within the household.
Lead Toddler Teacher
River Valley Montessori & Child Care
03.2018 - 04.2020
- Established clear expectations for behavior and redirected problematic actions with positive reinforcement or established discipline protocols
- Coordinated interactive activities to meet physical, emotional and social needs of children
- Cultivated welcoming learning environments rooted in exploring new concepts and building developmentally appropriate skills.
Infant Teacher
Alphabet Junction
02.2017 - 03.2018
- Attained licensing guidelines and company standards for daily care of children
- Facilitated basic care for children by feeding, changing diapers and grooming
- Implemented engaging and interactive activities to promote learning and development.
Lead Toddler Teacher
Kinderberry Hill
05.2015 - 01.2017
- Arranged individual and small group instruction to meet individual needs of each child
- Composed interactive activities to meet physical, emotional and social needs of children
- Attended professional development workshops to stay updated on early childhood education best practices.
Teacher's Assistant
Playworks
10.2012 - 05.2015
- Supported lead teacher in planning and executing daily curriculum
- Attained a safe play environment.
- Observed and evaluated children's play activities resulting in a nurturing and secure atmosphere where children could explore and learn.
Sales Floor Associate
Target
08.2011 - 09.2012
- Connected with customers, greeting each promptly and offering above-and- beyond support
- Processed customer transactions with POS register system to accurately handle cash, card and mobile payments
- Managed customer satisfaction, quickly resolving issues and offering expert assistance
- Implemented exceptional customer service by resolving complaints or concerns professionally and efficiently.
Restaurant Hostess
Pablo's Mexican Restaurant
06.2010 - 07.2011
- Monitored dining area to track seating availability, service and occupancy.
- Met goals for fast table turnaround and low customer wait times by controlling guest flow
- Communicated with management and service staff to address customer needs
- Managed table seatings, notifications and reservations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Family Consumer Science
Minnesota State University
Mankato, MN 09.2013 - 05.2015
Associate of Arts -
Normandale Community College
Bloomington, MN 09.2010 - 05.2013
Skills
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Customer Service
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Dependable and Responsible
- Multitasking Abilities
Timeline
Homemaker
Private Household
04.2020 - Current
Lead Toddler Teacher
River Valley Montessori & Child Care
03.2018 - 04.2020
Infant Teacher
Alphabet Junction
02.2017 - 03.2018
Lead Toddler Teacher
Kinderberry Hill
05.2015 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Family Consumer Science
Minnesota State University
09.2013 - 05.2015
Teacher's Assistant
Playworks
10.2012 - 05.2015
Sales Floor Associate
Target
08.2011 - 09.2012
Associate of Arts -
Normandale Community College
09.2010 - 05.2013
Restaurant Hostess
Pablo's Mexican Restaurant
06.2010 - 07.2011