Amna Awan
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
La Petite Academy Inc.
Sacramento, California
11.2023 - Current
- Assisted preschool teachers with classroom activities, such as arts and crafts projects, storytelling time, and outdoor play.
- Worked one-on-one with students to reinforce concepts taught by the teacher.
- Provided support for individual students who needed extra help with their work.
- Assisted in preparing materials for lessons and activities according to lesson plans provided by the teacher.
- Collaborated closely with lead teachers on planning and implementing curriculum objectives.
Preschool Teacher
Merryhill Preschool
Sacramento, CA
08.2022 - 10.2023
- Conducted classroom activities to stimulate physical, mental, and social development of preschool students.
- Organized educational materials and resources to create an engaging learning environment.
- Assisted in providing a safe and secure environment for children.
- Established positive relationships with parents and guardians by regularly communicating student progress.
- Maintained records of attendance, grades, health concerns, and other relevant information about the children in my care.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills through problem solving activities.
- Supervised outdoor playtime while ensuring safety regulations were followed.
- Utilized technology such as computers and tablets in the classroom setting.
- Attended professional development workshops to stay current on best practices for early childhood education.
Bookseller
Barnes & Noble
Sacramento, California
04.2022 - 08.2022
- Assisted customers in selecting books, magazines, and other merchandise based on their individual needs.
- Inventoried new shipments of books and displayed them for sale.
- Provided information about titles, authors, and genres to customers who requested assistance.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as counting cash drawers and checking all equipment for proper functioning.
- Maintained knowledge of current and bestselling books and upcoming publications to fulfill customer requests.
- Updated website to highlight sales and promotions, driving traffic to store.
Sales Associate
Tuesday Morning
Sacramento, California
12.2021 - 04.2022
- Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts and counting money back change.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store merchandise and policies.
- Organized stockroom shelves according to size, color or style.
- Conducted inventories on a regular basis to track stock levels.
- Handled customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Developed promotional strategies to increase sales volume.
- Developed trusting relationships with customers by making personal connections.
- Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success.
Tutor
01.2019 - 12.2021
- Conducted individual tutoring sessions with students to help them improve their academic performance.
- Assisted students in developing effective study habits and strategies for success in school.
- Developed lesson plans tailored to the needs of each student.
- Communicated student progress to students, parents, or teachers in written progress reports, in person, or by email.
- Maintained records of students assessment results, progress, feedback and school performance.
Babysitter
01.2015 - 12.2019
- Organizing playdates with other children and providing supervision during outdoor activities.
- Assisting with meals, snacks, and bedtime routines for the children.
- Completing light housekeeping tasks such as tidying up toys and books.
- Establishing trust through consistent communication with both parents and kids.
- Using problem-solving skills to anticipate potential issues before they arise.
Cashier Assistant
Pack Shack
Arizona
01.2017 - 05.2017
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
- Received, opened and unpacked merchandise shipments.
- Organized back stock shelves with incoming product.
- Delivered high level of customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
American River College
Sacramento, CA05-2023
Associate of Science - Sociology
American River College
Sacramento, CA05-2023
Certificate - Early Childhood Education
Theoria Technical College
Sacramento, CA05-2022
Skills
- Great communication
- Leadership
- Problem-Solving
- Teamwork
- Adaptability
- Time Management
- Creativity
- Attention to Detail
- Human Resources
- Graphic design
Languages
English
Full Professional
Urdu
Full Professional
Punjabi
Professional
Hindi
Professional
Arabic
Elementary
Timeline
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
La Petite Academy Inc.
11.2023 - Current
Preschool Teacher
Merryhill Preschool
08.2022 - 10.2023
Bookseller
Barnes & Noble
04.2022 - 08.2022
Sales Associate
Tuesday Morning
12.2021 - 04.2022
Tutor
01.2019 - 12.2021
Cashier Assistant
Pack Shack
01.2017 - 05.2017
Babysitter
01.2015 - 12.2019
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
American River College
Associate of Science - Sociology
American River College
Certificate - Early Childhood Education
Theoria Technical College