Amanda Mack
Browns Mills
Summary
Experienced teacher dedicated to fostering the growth and development of young children in the classroom. Engages children in stimulating activities that promote mental and physical growth, while involving parents in their child’s overall development. Patient and caring educator laying the foundation for healthy and successful lives.
Passionate photographer with a deep love for craft, art and science of photography. Expertise in using camera lenses, controls and composition to capture stunning results, while providing excellent customer service to families. Consistently seeking to enhance creative insight through projects and professional workshops. Organized manager with exceptional attention to detail ensuring efficient operations and delivering high quality outcomes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Before and After School Care Teacher
KinderCare Champions
09.2024 - Current
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
Shipping and Receiving Manager
Sparked Innovations
04.2024 - Current
- Optimized warehouse layout for efficient product flow from receiving to shipping areas, minimizing wasted time in transit between locations.
- Pulled, verified, and packaged items for shipment.
- Managed inventory control with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accurate stock levels.
- Prepared shipping documents and invoices, processed payments, and fielded client questions.
- Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
- Enhanced shipping efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and procedures.
- Maintained positive relationships with representatives of UPS, FedEX, USPS, and DHL shipping companies.
Photographer
KC Adair Photography
12.2015 - Current
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
- Edited, toned, captioned and uploaded photographs for publication.
- Directed wedding guests to pose for photographs.
- Prepared lights and flashes to be used with cameras.
- Calculated quotes for clients.
- Completed complex photo shoots at indoor and outdoor venues.
- Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
- Selected and set up appropriate props, backdrops and lighting.
- Archived photographs on computers and servers.
Early Head Start Teacher
Center For Family Services Head Start
06.2023 - 04.2024
- Implemented age-appropriate curriculum to meet needs of young learners.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
Lead Infant Room Teacher
KinderCare
04.2021 - 05.2023
- Kept classroom and feeding areas clean, neat and safe.
- Promoted development of social, emotional and communication skills in infants.
- Used proper sanitizing techniques for toys, surfaces and equipment.
- Managed personal hygiene requirements with frequent diaper changes, use of bibs and monitoring of behaviors.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Adhered to parent preferences and legal requirements for feeding breastmilk, formula and solids to infants.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and programs for children six weeks to eighteen months old.
- Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
Student Ambassador
Rowan College Of Burlington County
03.2014 - 05.2015
- Interacted with university and prospective students and parents during tours and student visit days, answering questions and providing insight.
- Mentored students to increase satisfaction and help engage in campus life.
- Led campus tours for prospective students.
- Smoothed registration processes, offered technical support and organized paperwork.
- Scanned transcripts, test scores and other records.
- Distributed mail, filed documents and answered telephone calls.
Career Services Assistant
Rowan College Of Burlington County
03.2014 - 05.2015
- Conducted scheduled resume and interview workshops and job search training to promote gainful employment.
- Identified accessible sources for vocational, educational and training programs to enhance client job skills and achieve employment goals.
- Advised individuals on job search strategies, resume development and interviewing.
- Worked with students and graduates to offer guidance on interview techniques, workplace expectations and resume best practices.
- Promoted employment opportunities through online postings, onsite employer visits, public job fairs and other effective resources.
Infant Room Teacher
KinderCare
10.2012 - 03.2014
- Cultivated professional relationships with parents and families, establishing availability for parent conferences when necessary.
- Planned and executed appropriate schedule and activities for children each day, creating fun, engaging and exciting learning environment by singing songs and reading to children.
- Maintained confidentiality of children, family information and staff.
- Created and executed lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and assessed developmental needs of students to develop to fullest potential and achieve learning objectives.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Education
Associate of Arts - Sociology
Rowan College of Burlington County
Mount Laurel, NJ05.2016
Skills
- Time Management
- Customer Service
- Sanitation and Hygiene
- Emotionally Supportive
- Infant, Child, and Adult CPR
- Reading Comprehension
- Multi-Sensory Activities
- Infant, Toddler and Preschool Curriculum
- Detail oriented
Timeline
Before and After School Care Teacher
KinderCare Champions
09.2024 - Current
Shipping and Receiving Manager
Sparked Innovations
04.2024 - Current
Early Head Start Teacher
Center For Family Services Head Start
06.2023 - 04.2024
Lead Infant Room Teacher
KinderCare
04.2021 - 05.2023
Photographer
KC Adair Photography
12.2015 - Current
Student Ambassador
Rowan College Of Burlington County
03.2014 - 05.2015
Career Services Assistant
Rowan College Of Burlington County
03.2014 - 05.2015
Infant Room Teacher
KinderCare
10.2012 - 03.2014
Associate of Arts - Sociology
Rowan College of Burlington County
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