ANGEL GIRTLEY
LAFAYETTE,LA
Summary
Dedicated Preschool Teacher with 7+ years of experience in behavior support and early childhood education. Skilled in implementing individualized treatment plans and managing classroom dynamics while addressing needs. Committed to helping diverse learners reach maximum potential.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Creative Learning Preschool
Lafayette, LA
03.2026 - Current
- Facilitated interactive activities to foster social and emotional development in children.
- Created engaging lesson plans using Frog Street curriculum to enhance student learning.
- Taught foundational skills in colors, shapes, letters, and ASL to support early childhood education. children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letter; also ASL.
- Collaborate with parents to support children's learning and development.
REGISTERED LINE TECH
Brightspots Behavior and Learning
Lafayette, LA
09.2025 - 02.2026
- Taught communication, social, and daily living skills to verbal and nonverbal clients, achieving measurable functional gains.
- Monitor client progress through systematic data collection to maintain adherence to treatment goals.
- Conducts assessments to evaluate intervention effectiveness, adjusting strategies to maximize client outcomes and support.
- Implemented individualized treatment plans to enhance client skill acquisition, tracking progress with measurable outcomes.
DAYCARE TEACHER
First Years Early Childhood Center
Lafayette, LA
12.2022 - 09.2025
- Enhanced students’ social skills by integrating group activities and cooperative play into daily routines.
- Increased students’ social skills by incorporating group activities and cooperative play into daily lives.
- Improved classroom management by implementing clear expectations, consistent routines, and age-appropriate reward systems.
- Coordinated discussions with parents and superiors on child’s progress and needs.
CHILD CARE TEACHER
LA Petite Learning Center
Port Allen, LA
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Maintained ongoing communication with parents, enhancing partnerships that supported children’s learning and development.
- Utilized creative techniques like indoor games and circle time to stimulate learning, leading to increased children’s engagement.
- Monitored and documented children’s progress meticulously, ensuring tailored support for individual developmental needs.
- Fostered nurturing environment that encouraged children’s emotional and social development, enhancing peer interactions.
CASHIER
Hobby Lobby
Lafayette, LA
05.2021 - 04.2022
- Delivered exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly, enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Assisted team members during inventory days, ensuring smooth loading and unloading of merchandise, while streamlined stock replenishment was streamlined.
- Engaged with customers positively, fostering a welcoming store environment.
- Processed returns and exchanges using various payment methods, including gift cards, ensuring customer satisfaction.
SALES ASSOCIATE
Express
Lafayette, LA
11.2019 - 06.2021
- Assisted customers in completing purchases, locating sales items, and suggested reward programs.
- Executed POS transactions efficiently, ensuring accurate processing of checks, cash, and credit purchases to maintain smooth sales operations.
- Managed inventory processes, including receiving and stocking merchandise to ensure product availability.
- Resolved customer conflicts by actively listening and providing tailored solutions to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Effectively demonstrated conflict resolution skills with customers.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - PSYCHOLOGY
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
LafayetteSkills
- Speaking
- Communication
- Customer service
- Teamwork
- Social perceptiveness
- Active Listening
- Adaptability
- Problem Solving
- Classroom Management
Certification
CPR CERTIFIED Addis, LA Sep 2022, CPR CERTIFIED Lafayette, LA Oct 2024
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Creative Learning Preschool
03.2026 - Current
REGISTERED LINE TECH
Brightspots Behavior and Learning
09.2025 - 02.2026
DAYCARE TEACHER
First Years Early Childhood Center
12.2022 - 09.2025
CHILD CARE TEACHER
LA Petite Learning Center
08.2022 - 11.2022
CASHIER
Hobby Lobby
05.2021 - 04.2022
SALES ASSOCIATE
Express
11.2019 - 06.2021
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - PSYCHOLOGY
University of Louisiana at Lafayette