Tori Petchonka
Clearwater,FL
Summary
Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness. Preschool Teacher with engaging nature and enthusiasm for classroom education. Experienced and trained in varying teaching methods with goal to fulfill each student's individual learning needs. Proactive and caring worker with five years of experience combined with communication strengths and good observational skills. Skillfully handles day-to-day activities while looking for opportunities to make a difference. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure a pre-school teacher position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool-teacher
Dunedin Academy
02.2018 - Current
- Enhanced student reading skills by implementing engaging literacy activities and utilizing age-appropriate books.
- Boosted children''s social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
Scare Actor
Howl O Scream Busch Gardens
10.2019 - 10.2022
- Enhanced guest experience by embodying various scare roles and maintaining character throughout performances.
- Collaborated with fellow actors to create immersive scenes, resulting in consistently positive audience feedback.
- Improved acting skills through regular rehearsals and workshops, leading to more convincing and engaging performances.
- Received multiple commendations from management for exceptional commitment to character development and performance quality.
- Adapted to various acting scenarios by mastering diverse roles, enhancing versatility as an actor.
- Promoted safety for both actors and guests by adhering to all guidelines and protocols during performances.
- Maintained high energy levels throughout long shifts, ensuring consistency in scare intensity from start to finish.
- Developed strong relationships with colleagues based on trust and respect, fostering a supportive work environment that enhanced collaboration efforts.
- Worked with various special effects, fog, strobes and loud sounds.
- Improvised character presentation and conversations with guests to provide immersive experience.
- Researched character types and delivered appropriate voice, gesture and physical presentation.
Animal Caretaker
Suncoast Primate Sanctuary
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Maintained clean and safe living environments for animals by regularly cleaning enclosures and providing proper bedding materials.
- Provided daily nutrition to animals by preparing and distributing appropriate food portions according to species-specific needs.
Education
Certificate - Baking And Pastry Arts
Pinellas Technical Education Center
Clearwater, FL11.2020
High School Diploma -
Dunedin Academy
Dunedin, FL05.2016
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom Management
- Child Development
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Problem Solving
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED (First Aid CPR AED)
Timeline
Scare Actor
Howl O Scream Busch Gardens
10.2019 - 10.2022
Preschool-teacher
Dunedin Academy
02.2018 - Current
Animal Caretaker
Suncoast Primate Sanctuary
01.2014 - 01.2016
Certificate - Baking And Pastry Arts
Pinellas Technical Education Center
High School Diploma -
Dunedin Academy
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