Anita Grindle
Rio Rancho
Summary
Detail-oriented and dependable professional skilled in managing multiple priorities while maintaining a positive attitude. Committed to supporting team objectives and driving success by taking on additional responsibilities. Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills, with a proven ability to adapt quickly to new environments. Eager to leverage interpersonal skills and problem-solving abilities in a full-time position that offers professional challenges and opportunities for growth.
Overview
1
1
Certification
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Casa Montessori
United States
08.2020 - 05.2026
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups in order to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented. Curriculum, from counting beads to addition and subtraction. And the beginning usage of sounds to reading.
- Designed and implemented engaging Montessori curriculum tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Fostered a nurturing classroom environment promoting social, emotional, and cognitive development.
- Assessed individual student progress and adapted lesson plans to enhance educational outcomes.
- Mentored junior teachers in curriculum delivery and classroom organization techniques.
Preschool Teacher
Pinion Hills Community Church (Promiseland)
United States
04.2017 - 08.2020
- Boosted student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into lesson plans.
- Enhanced classroom environment by creating visually appealing bulletin boards and displays.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies for diverse learners, ensuring individualized support and success for all students.
- Implemented age-appropriate activities that promote physical, emotional, and creative growth.
Lead Toddler Teacher
KID BIZ LLC
United States
09.2015 - 02.2017
- Entertain a group of toddlers on daily basis, directing education and social skills in a friendly and engaging manner.
- Maintain the classroom and play area according to state approved standards of orderliness, cleanliness and hygiene.
- Plan and submit activity based weekly lesson plans rooted in the curriculum targets for the week. Which includes but not limited to; colors, counting, shapes, fine/gross motor, sciences, art and music.
- Instill social values like empathy, sharing, honesty, gratitude, forgiveness and friendship.
TEACHERS ASSISTANT
CASA MONTESSORRI
United States
08.2012 - 05.2015
- Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups in order to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
- Followed lead teacher's curriculum, from counting beads to addition and subtraction. And the beginning usage of sounds to reading.
FRONT DEST RECEPTIONIST
COMFORT INN
United States
02.2007 - 11.2007
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and professional front desk services.
- Streamlined office operations for improved productivity with effective organization and communication skills.
- Managed high-volume phone calls, directing inquiries to appropriate personnel for prompt resolution.
- Increased guest retention by maintaining a welcoming and organized reception area.
- I effectively assisted patrons with reservations, shuttles, payments, room assignment and check outs. Answered phones and directed them to appropriate rooms.
- Managed front desk operations, ensuring seamless guest check-in and check-out processes.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
- Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
- Delivered outstanding first impressions by warmly greeting visitors upon arrival at the front desk.
Education
Associate of Arts - ASSOCIATES OF LIBERAL ARTS
SAN JUAN COLLEGE
United States05.2015
Skills
- Detail Oriented
- Typing
- Microsoft Word
- Customer Support/Service
- Administrative Skills
- Resolve Customer Issues
- Team Player
- Training/Teaching Curriculum
- Communication Skills
- Time management
- Cash handling
- Telephone etiquette
- Data entry
- Team collaboration
- Verbal and written communication
- Administrative skills
- Office organization
- File organization
- Sensitive information handling
- Administrative support
- Multi-line telephone systems
- Call routing
- Clerical support
- Multitasking and organization
- Phone etiquette
- Customer assistance and interaction
- Courteous and professional
Certification
- CPR/First Aid
- 2024-01-01
- 2026-12-31
WORK AUTHORIZATION
- I am authorized to work in the following countries:
- United States
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Casa Montessori
08.2020 - 05.2026
Preschool Teacher
Pinion Hills Community Church (Promiseland)
04.2017 - 08.2020
Lead Toddler Teacher
KID BIZ LLC
09.2015 - 02.2017
TEACHERS ASSISTANT
CASA MONTESSORRI
08.2012 - 05.2015
FRONT DEST RECEPTIONIST
COMFORT INN
02.2007 - 11.2007
Associate of Arts - ASSOCIATES OF LIBERAL ARTS
SAN JUAN COLLEGE