Hi, I’m
Amanda Laton
Albemarle,NC
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
18
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Richfield Child Development Center
Lead Teacher, Two-Year-Olds Classroom
04.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
- Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
- Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
Wal Mart No. 1133
Department Manager
11.2005 - 01.2022
Job overview
- Managed inventory and receiving operations to maintain optimal stock levels and meet expected demands.
- Communicated with managers of other departments to maintain transparency.
- Worked actively with management team to create daily and weekly sales plans based on weekly sales trends.
- Created and enforced department policies, procedures and standards to establish productivity and quality.
- Developed and implemented useful inventory management strategies to maximize sales and reduce costs.
- Motivated associates to consistently deliver effective selling behaviors through coaching and recognition.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
Education
Purdue Global University West Lafayette, IN
Bachelor of Science from Psychology in Addiction
03.2023
University Overview
- Dean's List (April 2022 Term)
- Chancellor's List (February 2022 Term)
- Chancellor's List (July 2022 Term)
- Chancellor's List (September 2022 Term)
- Chancellor's List (December 2022 Term)
- Chancellor's List (March 2023 Term)
- Chancellor's List (May 2023 Term)
- Relevant Coursework: Psychology Program and Profession, College Composition I & 2, Psychology of Addiction, : Abnormal Psychology, Health Psychology, Personality Development, Neuroscience, Medical Office Management, Human Behavior and the Environment, Human Anatomy and Physiology I, Child and Adolescent Psychology, Interpersonal Communications, Introduction to the Criminal Justice System, and Introduction to Cognitive Psychology
- Professional Development: Communicating Professionalism
- 3.91 GPA
Skills
- Disaster Preparedness Training
- Adept at Working with Special Needs Children
- Well Control
- Role Playing and Interaction Methods
- Addictions and Substance Abuse
- Crisis Intervention
- Client Evaluation
- Creative Thinking
- Clinical Assessments
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Time Management
Accomplishments
- Received “Certificate of Appreciation” in 2023
- Supervised team of 8 to 10 staff members.
Certification
- Certified Child Care Worker (CCCW)
- CPR
- North Carolina Early Childhood Credential (NCECC)
Timeline
Lead Teacher, Two-Year-Olds Classroom
Richfield Child Development Center
04.2022 - Current
Department Manager
Wal Mart No. 1133
11.2005 - 01.2022
Purdue Global University
Bachelor of Science from Psychology in Addiction
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