Amber Vidana
Stillwater,MN
Summary
Proactive and caring worker with 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 while building a personal and professional rapport with parents and their individualized ever-changing expectations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Pony Preschool Child Development Center
Bayport, MN
02.2017 - Current
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Delivered clear, concise instructions to children to aid in each student's decision-making.
- Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
Preschool Aide
Pony Preschool Child Development Center
Bayport , MN
01.2014 - 03.2015
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
- Assisted teacher with developing creative program suitable for preschool children.
Toys Sales Associate
Walmart
Norton , VA
07.2011 - 04.2012
- Used product knowledge, sales abilities and customer relations skills to drive sale increases.
- Developed strong rapport with customers and created positive impression of business.
- Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.
- Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections and purchases.
Cashier
Dollar General Store
St. Paul , Virginia
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
- Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
- Learned duties for various positions and provided backup at key times.
- Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies.
Education
General Educational Development
St. Paul High School
St. Paul Va05.2010
Skills
- Teacher and Administrator Collaboration
- Educational Materials Development
- Clear and Direct Communication
- School Policy and Rules Enforcement
- Time Management
- Progress Tracking and Reporting
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Safety Monitoring and Management
- Teaching Method Adaptations
Certification
- Child Development Associate (CDA) Training - 120hrs CEU
- National Health & Safety Association Standard CPR/AED (adult, child, infant) ID 256825-1369603F29
- 20-30hrs completed each year in continual education to comply with state licensing regulations.
Timeline
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Pony Preschool Child Development Center
02.2017 - Current
Preschool Aide
Pony Preschool Child Development Center
01.2014 - 03.2015
Toys Sales Associate
Walmart
07.2011 - 04.2012
Cashier
Dollar General Store
General Educational Development
St. Paul High School