Anna Brasby
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Accomplished Lead Teacher at KinderCare Learning Centers, adept in classroom management and parent-teacher collaboration, significantly improved student outcomes through project-based learning and data-driven adjustments. Excelled in critical thinking and public speaking, fostering enhanced community support for educational initiatives. Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
2022.08 - 2024.06
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Used data-driven decision-making processes to analyze student performance trends and adjust instructional practices accordingly, leading to improved outcomes.
- Assisted in coordinating school-wide events such as science fairs and literacy nights, enhancing community involvement and support for education initiatives.
- Designed and executed project-based learning experiences, promoting teamwork, problem-solving skills, and real-world connections for students.
- Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Conducted ongoing assessments to monitor student progress and inform instructional adjustments.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
Front of House Employee
Panda Express
2021.09 - 2022.04
- Assisted servers with delivering food, filling beverages, and retrieving items for guests.
- Helped guests at tables when in need of assistance.
- Trained new staff in front-of-house procedures, customer relations, and cleaning.
- Established welcoming atmosphere by greeting each guest warmly.
- Performed opening and closing duties diligently, ensuring the restaurant was ready for optimal operations each day.
- Balanced daily cash drawers accurately while adhering to proper cash handling procedures set forth by management.
- Participated in staff training sessions to stay updated on industry trends and improve overall service quality.
- Handled high-pressure situations with grace, maintaining excellent service standards even during peak hours or understaffed shifts.
- Maintained a clean and welcoming environment for guests, contributing to positive dining experiences.
Ride Operator
Santas Workshop
2021.06 - 2021.09
- Inspected and maintained amusement park ride equipment in accordance with safety regulations.
- Trained new ride operators on safety procedures and ride operations.
- Resolved guest issues by identifying source of complaint and formulating corrective action with supervisor.
- Engaged safety devices and monitored attraction during operation to reduce safety risks.
- Cleaned rides and attractions to reduce spread of germs and bacteria.
- Fostered communication between ride operators and other amusement park personnel to support operations.
- Operated rides and attractions according to written guidelines to reduce injuries.
- Followed posted height and age restrictions and denied access to attraction for guests under minimum requirements.
- Latched safety gate after guests entered and exited to avoid unauthorized access to attraction area.
- Followed safety procedures for operating and loading and unloading passengers from amusement park rides.
- Coordinated with maintenance team to report and resolve equipment issues, minimizing downtime.
- Demonstrated proper use of safety harnesses and other safety equipment.
- Maintained a high level of professionalism and enthusiasm throughout long hours and challenging work conditions, fostering positive guest experiences.
- Operated variety of amusement park rides and monitored passenger safety and comfort.
Seasonal Cashier
Hobby Lobby
2020.11 - 2021.01
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Addressed customer needs and made product recommendations to increase sales.
- Contributed to store success by maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the facility.
- Handled multiple payment methods securely, minimizing discrepancies and potential losses.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Rampart High School
Colorado Springs, CO05.2022
Skills
- Safety awareness
- Classroom Management
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Lesson Planning
- Behavior Modeling
- Activity Planning
- Group and individual instruction
- Project-based learning
- Child Development
- Childcare needs
- Critical Thinking
- Public Speaking
Additional Information
I am currently working on getting certified in ASL. ASL is just as important as an other language and not many people who are deaf or hard of hearing can find an interpreter in a short amount of time and I would love to help in anyway I can to cut down on waiting for an interpreter.
Timeline
Lead Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
2022.08 - 2024.06
Front of House Employee
Panda Express
2021.09 - 2022.04
Ride Operator
Santas Workshop
2021.06 - 2021.09
Seasonal Cashier
Hobby Lobby
2020.11 - 2021.01
High School Diploma -
Rampart High School
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