April Stone
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated professional with experience at Whoa Nelly! Catering, excelling in material handling and team collaboration. Proven ability to enhance productivity and safety awareness while fostering a positive work environment. Committed to continuous improvement and effective communication, ensuring high-quality outcomes in all endeavors.
Professional educator with substantial experience in early childhood environments. Proven capability in fostering collaborative team efforts and achieving desired outcomes. Skillful in curriculum development, classroom management, and implementing innovative teaching strategies. Adaptable, dependable, and dedicated to nurturing young minds.
Experienced with early childhood education, focusing on creating inclusive and stimulating learning environments. Utilizes creative teaching methods and behavioral management strategies to engage young learners. Knowledge of developmental milestones and effective communication with parents and colleagues.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Laborer
Whoa Nelly! Food Truck
10.2024 - Current
- Assisted in loading and unloading materials, ensuring proper handling and storage practices.
- Maintained worksite cleanliness by following established protocols for waste management.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow processes and maximize productivity.
- Trained new laborers on safe operation of tools and equipment, enhancing team performance.
- Improved worksite efficiency by maintaining clean and organized work areas.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Promoted a positive work environment by demonstrating strong teamwork and communication skills.
- Upheld company reputation for quality workmanship through dedication to best practices within the laborer role.
- Delivered consistent results under challenging weather conditions or other external factors affecting productivity.
- Assisted in reducing material waste by accurately measuring, cutting, and assembling materials as needed.
- Bolstered team morale with a positive attitude and willingness to help others when needed.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers.
- Followed instructions and safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Moved and cleared debris from work sites to dispose of in designated areas.
Northwest Tennessee Head Start/Early Childhood Educator
Northwest Tennessee Economic Development
10.2015 - Current
- Designed and implemented developmentally appropriate lesson plans to enhance children's learning experiences.
- Fostered a nurturing environment that promoted social, emotional, and cognitive growth among students.
- Collaborated with parents to establish effective communication and support for children's educational needs.
- Assessed student progress through observations and evaluations, tailoring instruction as necessary to meet individual needs.
- Trained and mentored new educators on classroom management techniques and curriculum delivery methods.
- Developed strategies to enhance classroom engagement, resulting in increased student participation and enthusiasm for learning.
- Supported children with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Cultivated a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fostered respect, empathy, and cultural awareness among students.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Established ongoing professional development goals, participating in workshops and conferences to stay current on emerging trends in early childhood education.
- Strengthened parent-teacher relationships through consistent communication, increasing parental involvement in the educational process.
- Contributed to staff meetings and professional learning communities, sharing insights and strategies for continuous improvement of teaching practices.
- Mentored new educators, providing guidance on effective teaching approaches and classroom management techniques.
- Developed comprehensive assessments to measure student progress effectively and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
- Improved classroom behavior by establishing and consistently applying clear rules and expectations.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share teaching strategies and resources, improving overall teaching quality.
- Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to discuss children's progress and address any concerns, strengthening family-school communication.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
Education
Associate Degree in Medical Administration - Medical Administration
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ18 Hours of ECE - Early Childhood Care And Education
Dyersburg State Community College
Dyersburg, TN08-2019
Skills
- Willingness to learn
- Attention to detail
- Safety awareness
- Heavy lifting
- Time management
- Job site cleanup
- Punctual and reliable
- Customer service
- Job site safety
- Material handling
- Repetitive work
- Hand-eye coordination
- Team collaboration
- TN Driver's license
- Clean driving record
- Complex Problem-solving
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Behavior management
- Positive role model and mentor
- Conflict resolution
- Group and individual instruction
- Innovative lesson planning
- Curriculum development
- Technology integration
- Performance assessments
- Community involvement
- Cultural sensitivity
- Student records management
- Alternative learning methods
- Faculty collaboration
- Instructional methods
- Feedback implementation
- Standardized testing
- Learning style assessment
- Empathy and patience
- Verbal and written communication
- Team building
- Task prioritization
- Record keeping
- Data analysis
- Digital literacy
- Excellent classroom management
- Flexible and adaptive
- Family involvement
- Parent and teacher conferences
- Reporting and documentation
Certification
- First Aide/ Certification, American Heart Association- Feb2024- Feb2026
Timeline
Laborer
Whoa Nelly! Food Truck
10.2024 - Current
Northwest Tennessee Head Start/Early Childhood Educator
Northwest Tennessee Economic Development
10.2015 - Current
Associate Degree in Medical Administration - Medical Administration
University of Phoenix
18 Hours of ECE - Early Childhood Care And Education
Dyersburg State Community College