Amanda Kairschner
Bossier City,LA
Summary
Experienced preschool teacher skilled in designing engaging lesson plans and implementing age-appropriate activities. Known for cultivating a nurturing classroom environment and fostering strong relationships with parents to support children's emotional and social development.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Cypress Baptist Church Mom's Day Out
Benton, LA
12.2003 - Current
- Designed engaging lesson plans to foster developmental growth in preschool children.
- Implemented age-appropriate activities to enhance early literacy and numeracy skills.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss child progress and address individual needs.
- Cultivated a nurturing classroom environment promoting social interaction and emotional development.
- Trained and mentored new staff on best practices for child engagement and safety protocols.
- Evaluated student progress through observations and assessments, adjusting teaching strategies accordingly.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Taught ages 1 - 3; taught Pre-K 3 for last 4 years
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Strengthened communication skills among preschoolers through daily dialogue practice during circle time sessions.
- Fostered independence in students by encouraging self-help skills and personal responsibility.
- Nurtured creativity in students by incorporating arts and crafts into curriculum, showcasing their talents.
- Implemented innovative teaching methods to engage students, making learning more interactive and fun.
Sales Associate/Retail Assistant Manager
Monica's Bridal
Bossier City, LA
01.2020 - 05.2024
- Delivered exceptional customer service, ensuring a personalized shopping experience for bridal clients.
- Managed inventory, maintaining accurate stock levels and timely restocking of merchandise.
- Collaborated with team members to create visually appealing displays, enhancing store aesthetics and product visibility.
- Educated customers on various bridal and formal styles and options, fostering informed purchase decisions.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise that could be ordered.
- Trained new associates on sales techniques and store policies, promoting a cohesive team environment.
- Implemented sales strategies that increased customer engagement and satisfaction throughout the shopping journey.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors to ensure timely delivery of inventory and quality products.
Radiology Secretary
Willis-Knighton Health System
Shreveport, LA
05.1996 - 07.2002
- Managed patient scheduling and appointments for radiology services, ensuring optimal workflow efficiency.
- Coordinated communication between patients and medical staff, enhancing service delivery and patient experience.
- Processed medical records and documentation with attention to accuracy, maintaining compliance with health regulations.
- Managed Radiologist Licensing
- Prepared Documents and Films for Court Hearings
- Checked Patients In
Education
No Degree - Child Life
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MSNo Degree - Child Life/ Elementary Education
Louisiana State University Shreveport
Shreveport, LouisianaSkills
- Classroom management
- Classroom organization
- Child development
- Positive reinforcement
- Parent-teacher communication
- Lesson planning
- Activity planning
- Social skills development
- Age-appropriate assessment
- Schedule creation and maintenance
Timeline
Sales Associate/Retail Assistant Manager
Monica's Bridal
01.2020 - 05.2024
Preschool Teacher
Cypress Baptist Church Mom's Day Out
12.2003 - Current
Radiology Secretary
Willis-Knighton Health System
05.1996 - 07.2002
No Degree - Child Life
Mississippi State University
No Degree - Child Life/ Elementary Education
Louisiana State University Shreveport