Anna Whittenburg
Ypsilanti,Michigan
Summary
Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Daycare Teacher
The Learning Experience
10.2022 - Current
- Increased daycare students'' social skills by incorporating group activities and cooperative play into daily routines.
- Enhanced children''s emotional development through empathetic communication and active listening techniques.
- Improved classroom management by implementing clear expectations, consistent routines, and age-appropriate rewards systems.
- Promoted language acquisition in young learners with engaging storytelling, songs, and word games.
- Provided safe and nurturing environment for children, regularly monitoring indoor and outdoor spaces for potential hazards.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Contributed to improved program quality by participating in professional development workshops and training sessions.
- Oversaw daily transitions between various activities such as snack time, outdoor playtime, nap time ensuring smooth operation of daily schedule.
Cashier/Bartender/Counter Clerk
Pinz Bowling Center
03.2022 - 09.2022
- Managed cash register operations, ensuring accurate financial transactions and balancing cash drawers daily.
- Resolved customer inquiries promptly, addressing concerns and providing solutions to ensure complete satisfaction.
- Collaborated with team members maintain a clean and organized work environment, promoting efficiency in daily tasks.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills while interacting with diverse customers on day to day basis.
- Managed multiple tasks in high-volume environment.
- Took food and drink orders.
Cashier
Busch's Fresh Food Market
03.2021 - 06.2021
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate cash transactions.
- Maintained balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at end of each shift.
- Assisted customers with inquiries and provided exceptional service, resulting in positive feedback from shoppers.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve sales targets and maintain a clean, well-stocked store environment.
- Exceeded productivity goals through consistent attention to detail and organization during busy shifts.
Caregiver
Home Nanny, Care
12.2019 - 01.2021
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing consistent and nurturing care.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Prepared tasty, healthy meals to encourage good eating habits.
- Taught basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
- Ability to be on my feet for long periods of time.
- Ability to stay focused under pressure.
Cashier
Busch's Fresh Food Market
09.2018 - 12.2019
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate cash transactions.
- Maintained balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at end of each shift.
- Assisted customers with inquiries and provided exceptional service, resulting in positive feedback from shoppers.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve sales targets and maintain a clean, well-stocked store environment.
- Exceeded productivity goals through consistent attention to detail and organization during busy shifts.
Education
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Washtenaw Community College
Ann Arbor, MI06.2025
Skills
- Behavior management techniques
- Classroom Management
- Student Learning Records
- Adept at working with special needs children
- Interactive lesson plans
- Professional babysitter
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Positive nurturing environment
- Positive Reinforcement
- Time Management
- Housekeeping
- Curriculum Planning
- Early Childhood Education
- Strong Work Ethic
Timeline
Daycare Teacher
The Learning Experience
10.2022 - Current
Cashier/Bartender/Counter Clerk
Pinz Bowling Center
03.2022 - 09.2022
Cashier
Busch's Fresh Food Market
03.2021 - 06.2021
Caregiver
Home Nanny, Care
12.2019 - 01.2021
Cashier
Busch's Fresh Food Market
09.2018 - 12.2019
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Washtenaw Community College