ANNIE HUMMEL
Loves Park,IL
Summary
Dedicated and experienced educational professional with a strong background in teaching and nurturing children from 6 weeks to 5 years old. Skilled in developing age-appropriate educational materials, leading group activities, and supervising children during recess, playtime, meals, and other daily routines. Known for creating a safe, engaging, and supportive learning environment that fosters early childhood development. Currently seeking to expand my teaching experience by transitioning into a teaching assistant role, working with older children and contributing to their academic and social growth.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Hand N Hand Child Care Center
07.2018 - 09.2025
- Maintained open lines of communication with other staff members regarding any concerns or updates on individual students' progress.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
- Fostered an open door policy, ensuring seamless communication with parents about their child's progress and areas for improvement.
- Created engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles and developmental stages.
Sales Associate / Cashier
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
02.2017 - 12.2017
- Greet guests as they walk into the store; offering them assistance
- Work as a team member to help unpack merchandise; while assisting in floor moves
- Assist cashiers during busy shopping times to ensure line flow moved quickly
- Lead guests to the items that they requested and explained which sales promotions are available
Customer Service Specialist
APAC
05.2012 - 08.2016
- Multitask using multiple computer systems, while taking inbound banking calls from Chase customers
- Build a personal rapport with customers, by using empathy and sympathy
- Provide positive customer experiences and resolve all customer complaints
- Make sure the concerns of each customer are resolved in one phone call, by using active listening
Home Care Provider
Lutheran Social Services
02.2011 - 05.2012
- Assist with bathing, dressing and grooming
- Performed the following tasks as required including housekeeping, laundry, shopping/errands
- Prepare and serve simple customized diets according to the needs of the client and assist with feeding as necessary
- Developed personal and close relationships with each client
Sales Associate
Lane Bryant
07.2007 - 11.2008
- Greet customers as they walked into the store; offering them assistance
- Provide customers information on products
- Help customers make decisions by building their confidence; offering suggestions and opinions
- Returned merchandise to its appropriate place within the store
- Worked as a team member performing cashier duties and cleaning
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Rock Valley College
Rockford, IL01.2011
Skills
- Motivating students
- Energetic work attitude
- Strong verbal communication
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Lesson planning
Certification
Current CPR and First Aid
Timeline
Teacher
Hand N Hand Child Care Center
07.2018 - 09.2025
Sales Associate / Cashier
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
02.2017 - 12.2017
Customer Service Specialist
APAC
05.2012 - 08.2016
Home Care Provider
Lutheran Social Services
02.2011 - 05.2012
Sales Associate
Lane Bryant
07.2007 - 11.2008
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Rock Valley College
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