Amber Findley
Brewton
Summary
Dedicated preschool teacher brings high energy, early intervention knowledge, and dedication to preschoolers. Focused on planning diverse activities to enrich learning and promote individual growth. Encouraging, upbeat and motivated to positively impact students.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
St. Sephen's Preschool
Brewton, AL
03.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans to enhance children's cognitive and social skills.
- Fostered a nurturing and safe classroom environment promoting emotional growth and independence.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss children's progress, addressing concerns and establishing developmental goals.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional, and physical skills.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Incorporated music, art, and literature into curriculum.
Preschool Teacher
Jack And Jill Preschool
Brewton, AL
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes, and letters.
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners, and instructed in other social development behaviors.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for toddler-age children.
- Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional, and social well-being.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
- Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing and crafts.
- Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting, and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.
Substitute Teacher
Jack and Jill Preschool
Brewton, AL
08.2018 - 05.2022
- Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
- Provided classroom instruction outlined in teacher's lesson plans.
- Implemented lesson plans assigned by classroom teacher to educate students about key concepts.
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students.
- Maintained rules of conduct that encouraged self-discipline and responsibility.
Store Manager (Head Coach)
Hibbett Sporting Goods
Brewton, AL
07.2007 - 04.2014
- Balanced sales, reconciled cash, and made bank deposits to facilitate opening and closing duties.
- Trained and mentored associates to teach daily tasks and procedures.
- Managed inventory tracking and physical inventory counts to minimize loss.
- Monitored employee performance and identified performance gaps for corrective action.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Prepared weekly schedules to verify proper floor coverage within fiscal guidelines.
- Delivered excellent customer service and adhered to standard practices to maximize sales and minimize shrinkage.
- Built customer confidence by actively listening to concerns and complaints and quickly resolving issues.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
Auburn University-Montgomery
Montgomery, ALHigh School Diploma -
W. S. Neal High School
Brewton, AL05-2002
Skills
- Effective listening
- Social skills development
- Arts and crafts aptitude
- Proficient in childcare management software
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Calm and patient
- Effectively works with parents
- Excellent classroom management
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
St. Sephen's Preschool
03.2023 - Current
Preschool Teacher
Jack And Jill Preschool
08.2022 - 11.2022
Substitute Teacher
Jack and Jill Preschool
08.2018 - 05.2022
Store Manager (Head Coach)
Hibbett Sporting Goods
07.2007 - 04.2014
High School Diploma -
W. S. Neal High School
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
Auburn University-Montgomery