Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Timeline
Volunteer

Amber Griener

Early Childhood Education Curriculum Director
Reno,NV

Summary

Dedicated Early Childhood Educator with a history of enthusiastic ambition eager to contribute my skills and experience to students and their families. Excellent reputation for having exceptional communications skills and good judgement.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Transportation Dispatch Tech

Washoe County School District Transpotation
Reno, NV
10.2016 - Current

I am a Class B certified CDL driver responsible for assuring WCSD students get transported to and from school safely. I am committed to high standards of efficiency and safety, which improve driver efficiency, student attendance, and a decline in late arrivals and minor traffic accidents. I coordinate and plan skills to achieve results according to schedule, maintain energy and enthusiasm in a fast-paced environment, actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns, and offer friendly and efficient service to customers, while handling challenging situations with ease. I exceed goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic, resolving problems, improving operations and providing exceptional service.

Clinical Sample Management Tech II

Charles River Laboratory
Reno, NV
10.2011 - 10.2016

Promoted from Lead Laboratory assistant to Clinical Sample Management Tech II within 9 months of employment.

Increased work production for the Clinical lab by reorganizing the process for accepting and processing samples. Labeled and prepared study materials. Filed and retained study data. Put in charge of training new lab assistants. Responsible for leading the development of a new department by creating a company site-wide inventory excel spreadsheet, designing and maintaining new processes for accepting inventory. Created a solid and professional relationship with the Study Directors and coordinators. Followed all safety and biohazard, and GLP regulations when addressing sample disposition; discard, archive, retention.

Lead Teacher

London Bridges Preschool
Reno, NV
10.2007 - 05.2011

Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions. Built and maintained relationships with students and families. Chose optimum curriculum for each class and devised creative daily lesson plans to meet requirements and needs of different learners, focusing on inclusion and multicultural acceptance. Increased student involvement in program offerings through strategic redesign of program processes and methods. Maintained detailed records of attendance, test scores and assignment grades for each student to identify trends and rectify issues.

Teacher

Little Bear Preschool
Reno, NV
02.2007 - 10.2007

Developed and maintained a constructive and on-going rapport with student’s and their families by communicating frequently, providing feedback and pertinent resources, and by accepting parents and family members as welcome guests in the classroom. Used centers to complement the child-based hands-on curriculum. Implemented a positive redirection plan which promoted student responsibility, accountability, and problem-solving skills. Created a developmentally appropriate curriculum modeled after the NAEYC’s standards. Maintained a clean and visually appealing classroom.

Education

High School Diploma -

Los Lunas High School
08.2001 - 05.2002

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

Post University
09.2018 - Current

Timeline

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

Post University
09.2018 - Current

Transportation Dispatch Tech

Washoe County School District Transpotation
10.2016 - Current

Clinical Sample Management Tech II

Charles River Laboratory
10.2011 - 10.2016

Lead Teacher

London Bridges Preschool
10.2007 - 05.2011

Teacher

Little Bear Preschool
02.2007 - 10.2007

High School Diploma -

Los Lunas High School
08.2001 - 05.2002
Amber GrienerEarly Childhood Education Curriculum Director