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Work History
Education
Skills
Awards & acknowledgments
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Amber Clark

Grace Academy
Knoxville,TN
24
years of professional experience

Organized childcare, front-desk, and administrative support professional with experience in classroom routines, scheduling, records, and daily parent communication. Brings a calm, dependable approach to busy settings while handling attendance, EHR data entry, and customer service with care and accuracy.

Work History

Director of AS and School Age Programs

1 Month
Grace Academy | Rockwell, North Carolina | 06.2026 - 07.2026
  • **This was a dream job for me, but I had to leave 7 weeks after starting due to my husband accepting a job in a different state.
  • Supervised after-school program activities and maintained safe student routines.
  • Monitored student behavior, enforcing center rules to maintain a safe and orderly environment.
  • Communicated daily updates with parents, teachers, and program staff.
  • Prepared activity spaces, supplies, and sign-in materials for sessions.
  • Documented attendance, incidents, and program notes for after-school leadership.
  • Encouraged positive behavior by implementing positive reinforcement techniques, enhancing student engagement and motivation.
  • Served as a role model for proper conduct by displaying a professional attitude at all times.
  • Participated in staff meetings to discuss new initiatives or updates from school administration.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans across diverse subjects, promoting comprehensive learning in art, music, science, math, and reading comprehension.
  • Provided guidance and support to elementary school-aged children in an after-school program.
  • Organized games and activities to foster physical, social, and educational development of the students.
  • Prepared facilities for activities before student arrival and led students in cleaning and securing program areas after meetings.
  • Instilled positive behavioral habits through enforcement of school rules and program policies and procedures.

Administrative Assistant

1 Year 7 Months
Daymark Recovery Services | Concord, NC | 11.2024 - 06.2026
  • Assisted with patient check-in, appointment scheduling, and phone support, ensuring seamless communication with clinicians and efficient patient flow.
  • Schedule appointments and coordinate calendars for recovery care staff.
  • Manage confidential client records for behavioral health services.
  • Supported front desk operations in outpatient recovery programs
  • Managed database systems containing customer contact information.
  • Planned special events by arranging catering services, securing venues, and ordering promotional materials.
  • Processed intake forms and updated elect

Assistant manager

2 Years 5 Months
Lora Belle | 03.2022 - 08.2024
  • Provided customer service, Organized and led meetings with sales representatives to enhance collaboration., inventory, purchasing merchandise, cleaning, money handling, Oversaw key management to ensure store security and operations., Facilitated customer communication through phone calls and email responses to ensure satisfaction., Provided gift wrapping services to enhance customer experience., Coordinated party planning activities to create memorable events for customers., Designed and arranged store displays to attract customer attention..
  • Managed daily boutique operations for Lora Belle, supporting staff and customer service
  • Supervised sales floor activity, merchandising displays, and store appearance standards
  • Trained team members on service expectations, store policies, and product knowledge
  • Monitored inventory levels, stock organization, and product replenishment for Lora Belle
  • Coordinated opening and closing procedures, cash handling, and secure store setup
  • Scheduled shifts and assigned tasks to ensure adequate employee coverage.
  • Collaborated with leadership on sales plans, promotional setups, and store operations
  • Resolved customer concerns with calm communication and professional problem solving
  • Managed customer service inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
  • Supervised daily operations including scheduling shifts, assigning duties.
  • Collaborated with management on developing strategic plans for achieving business goals.
  • Generated reports on sales trends, inventory levels, and financial data to inform business decisions.
  • Assisted in the development of operational strategies to ensure efficient and productive operations.
  • Maintained accurate records of sales transactions using point-of-sale systems.
  • Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.

Lead teacher

5 Months
Pitts Baptist CDC | 10.2021 - 03.2022
  • Maintained a safe classroom for all students while following state and curriculum guidelines.
  • Supervised classroom behavior using calm redirection and clear expectations.
  • Monitored child safety, health, and classroom cleanliness throughout the day.
  • Guided children through routines, transitions, and group circle time.
  • Prepared learning materials, centers, and age-appropriate activity supplies.
  • Organized activities to promote physical, mental and social development of each child.
  • Communicated with parents about child progress, needs, and daily behavior.
  • Worked with teachers to design interactive lessons and increase student success.

Teacher In home childcare

4 Years 2 Months
self employed | 08.2017 - 10.2021
  • Developed and enforced hands-on, child-centered curriculum that engaged students and stimulated interest in learning.
  • Planned self-employed lesson plans for diverse student learning needs.
  • Prepared teaching materials and home study activities tailored to enhance student learning and support diverse needs.
  • Established and implemented daily classroom routines to promote organization and efficiency. and behavior expectations to foster a structured and engaging learning environment.
  • Maintained a safe classroom for all students while following state and curriculum guidelines.
  • Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
  • Communicated with parents and guardians about student development.
  • Prepared and maintained classroom environments that supported student learning and development.

Lead teacher

2 Years 6 Months
Kings keep learning center | 02.2015 - 08.2017
  • Ensured a safe classroom environment by adhering to state and curriculum guidelines.
  • Oversaw child safety, health, and classroom cleanliness to support a conducive learning environment.
  • Facilitated activities that fostered physical, mental, and social development for each child.
  • Supervised classroom behavior using calm redirection and clear expectations.
  • Prepared learning materials, centers, and age-appropriate activity supplies.
  • Communicated with parents about child progress, needs, and daily behavior.
  • Supported staff with classroom setup, schedule changes, and child supervision.

Teacher

14 Years 9 Months
Sha-Shas daycare | 11.2002 - 08.2017
  • Ensured safety of classroom environment while adhering to state and curriculum guidelines.
  • Led daily classroom activities for infants and preschoolers at Sha-Shas daycare.
  • Supervised safe play, meals, and rest periods in childcare rooms.
  • Planned age-appropriate lessons using daycare learning schedules and routines.

Level 3 assistant

2 Years 4 Months
Cabarrus County Schools | 02.2014 - 06.2016
  • Money handling, inventory, temperature control, food safety, documentation of items, cleaning and following state guidelines and laws
  • Prepared serving stations with food, utensils, and condiments
  • Maintained clean cafeteria tables, counters, and service areas
  • Followed food safety and sanitation procedures in school dining operations
  • Monitored food temperatures and reported shortages to kitchen staff
  • Assisted students and staff with meal selections and portioning
  • Supported daily cafeteria workflow during busy school lunch periods
  • Provided excellent customer service by responding to inquiries promptly and courteously.
  • Accurately recorded transactions on register logs and balanced receipts at end of shifts.
  • Operated cash registers to process customer payments accurately and efficiently.
  • Prepared menu items according to established recipes and standards.
  • Rotated stock items as per company policies to maintain product freshness.
  • Maintained cleanliness and safety standards in accordance with health department regulations.

Lead front end associate

5 Months
Party City | 04.2008 - 09.2008
  • Provided customer service by assisting with inquiries and resolving issues., money handling, freight, inventory control
  • Assisted customers with product selection and purchase decisions on sales floor.
  • Processed transactions accurately using point-of-sale systems and payment methods.
  • Restocked merchandise and maintained organized, appealing product displays.
  • Opened and closed sales area following employer store procedures.
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain smooth daily retail operations.
  • Promoted store products and suggested add-on items during customer interactions.
  • Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
  • Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.

4 Months
Seasonal Metrolina Greenhouse | 02.2008 - 06.2008
  • Grow and maintain plants in the department

Education

Certificate of Completion - Phlebotomy

Intelvio Phlebotomy Training Specialist | Knoxville, TN | 10-2026

- Medical office & terminology

Harrison Community College | Indianapolis, IN | 01-2010

Completed 2 semesters

Nail Technician - cosmetology

RCCC | 06-2006

Completed

High School Diploma

Jay M Robinson High School | Concord, NC | 06-2006

Skills

Child behavioral management
Record keeping
Student assessment
Program development
Classroom organization
Record keeping
Appointment scheduling
Event planning
Resource management
Customer service
Resource management

Awards & acknowledgments

Graduated top of class in cosmetology school, Basic life support certified: CPR/first aid/ AED, SIDS certified, I also have several years of sports medicine training.

Timeline

Director of AS and School Age Programs

Grace Academy
06.2026 - 07.2026Read More

Administrative Assistant

Daymark Recovery Services
11.2024 - 06.2026Read More

Assistant manager

Lora Belle
03.2022 - 08.2024Read More

Lead teacher

Pitts Baptist CDC
10.2021 - 03.2022Read More

Teacher In home childcare

self employed
08.2017 - 10.2021Read More

Lead teacher

Kings keep learning center
02.2015 - 08.2017Read More

Level 3 assistant

Cabarrus County Schools
02.2014 - 06.2016Read More

Lead front end associate

Party City
04.2008 - 09.2008Read More

Seasonal Metrolina Greenhouse
02.2008 - 06.2008Read More

Teacher

Sha-Shas daycare
11.2002 - 08.2017Read More

Intelvio Phlebotomy Training Specialist

Certificate of Completion from Phlebotomy
Read More

Harrison Community College

from Medical office & terminology
Read More

RCCC

Nail Technician from cosmetology
Read More

Jay M Robinson High School

High School Diploma
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Amber Clark