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Amanda Molvik

Colbert,WA

Summary

Attentive and creative professional passionate about helping young children develop emotional, social and educational skills. Familiar with developmentally appropriate activities and experienced by providing nurturing environments conducive to learning. Promote physical, emotional and social health to complement academic progress.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Preschool Teacher

Northview Christian Preschool
Spokane, WA
09.2022 - 05.2024
  • Conducted classroom activities to stimulate physical, mental, and social development of preschool students.
  • Monitored student behavior to ensure compliance with rules and expectations set forth by school administration.
  • Assisted in providing a safe and secure environment for children.
  • Provided individual attention to each student as needed during class time.
  • Established positive relationships with parents and guardians by regularly communicating student progress.
  • Collaborated with fellow teachers on various projects related to curriculum design and implementation.
  • Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
  • Adapted instructional techniques according to student learning styles and progress.
  • Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
  • Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing, and crafts.

Sales Associate

The Urban Canine
Spokane, WA
07.2014 - 03.2016
  • Processed customer orders in an efficient, timely, and friendly manner.
  • Processed payments through various methods of tender (cash, convenience check, and credit).
  • Placed weekly procurement orders to maintain store inventory levels, received and processed restocking orders as they arrived on site.
  • Assisted and answered customer questions and concerns regarding pet nutrition and industry related topics.
  • Independently opened and closed the store with great detail and accuracy.

Barista

Starbucks
Edmonds And Spokane, WA
01.2013 - 07.2014
  • Accurately maintained cash resources for the store, by computing sales prices, and receiving and processing customer payments.
  • Anticipated customer and store needs by constantly evaluating environment and customers.
  • Demonstrated excellence in service and hospitality utilizing invaluable interpersonal communication skills.
  • Maintained calm demeanor during periods of high volume while keeping the store operating at standard.
  • Cleaned and maintained supplies, tools, equipment, and storage areas in order to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
  • Prepared and served beverages in timely manner, and accurately retained frequent customer drink orders.
  • Maintained a clean work environment by wiping down counters, washing dishes, and cleaning floors.

Human Resources Assistant

Postal Express
Kirkland, WA
03.2012 - 01.2013
  • Pre-screened and scheduled interviews with all candidates.
  • Ordered and maintained uniform inventory from Cintas for delivery drivers.
  • Communicated with Operations and Payroll wage adjustments for employees.
  • Entered new hire information as well as W-4 in Payroll Preview program.
  • Answered questions about policy changes to existing employees.
  • Reviewed new hire paperwork and communicated policies with newly hired employees.
  • Created Identification badges for each new employee and replacements for existing employees.
  • Initiated all background checks, drug tests and e-verifies for new hires.
  • Processed terminated employee files and communicated to Payroll.
  • Reviewed past employee information for employment verifications.
  • Filed and organized all employee files.
  • Sent reports to Operations and Customer Service team daily.

Accounting Assistant

Postal Express & More
Kirkland, WA
07.2011 - 03.2012
  • Completed tasks such as faxing, copying, filing.
  • Folded invoices for Accounts Receivable.
  • Assisted Accounts Receivable with Collections.
  • Completed data entry (price editing and billing) for the Accounting Team.
  • Managed pallet counts reporting.
  • Assisted with Payroll and time clock entries.

Education

High School Diploma -

Meadowdale High School
Lynnwood, WA
06-2006

Some College (No Degree) -

California State University - Chico
Chico, CA

Skills

  • Lesson Planning
  • Child Development
  • Activity Planning
  • Classroom Management
  • Social Skills Development
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Social-emotional learning
  • Fine Motor Skill Development
  • Clear and Direct Communication

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Preschool Teacher

Northview Christian Preschool
09.2022 - 05.2024

Sales Associate

The Urban Canine
07.2014 - 03.2016

Barista

Starbucks
01.2013 - 07.2014

Human Resources Assistant

Postal Express
03.2012 - 01.2013

Accounting Assistant

Postal Express & More
07.2011 - 03.2012

High School Diploma -

Meadowdale High School

Some College (No Degree) -

California State University - Chico
Amanda Molvik