Ashley Dearhart
Plant City
Summary
Dedicated Infant Teacher skilled in cultivating safe, nurturing environments that promote infant development. Proven expertise in designing age-appropriate activities that enhance cognitive, social, and emotional growth. Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach foster effective relationships with parents, ensuring smooth transitions from home to classroom.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Infant Teacher
Plant City Early Learning Academy
Plant City
06.2024 - Current
- Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
- Removed hazards and developed appropriate boundaries and rules to create safe environment for children.
- Supervised circle time, free play, outside play, and learning and developmental activities.
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Organized and maintained a safe, clean, and stimulating learning environment for infants.
- Assisted with diaper changes and assisted children with toileting needs when necessary.
- Sparked creativity and imagination by helping children discover new things each day.
- Planned age-appropriate activities that encouraged physical, cognitive, social-emotional growth in infants.
- Maintained accurate records of children's attendance, progress, and health concerns.
- Developed and implemented daily lesson plans that promote physical, mental, and social development.
Store Manager
Dollar General
Plant City
11.2018 - 03.2023
- Managed daily banking activities such as deposits and withdrawals.
- Recruited, trained and supervised new employees.
- Oversaw inventory management through cycle counts, audits and shrinkage control.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Assessed operational efficiency of the store's departments.
- Built customer confidence by actively listening to concerns and complaints and quickly resolving issues.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed orders to restock shelves.
- Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
Restaurant Hostess
Famous Daves BBQ
Sioux Falls
04.2015 - 06.2018
- Utilized POS system to total meal costs and add taxes for final bill calculation.
- Greeted incoming guests to escort to assigned dining area and present menus.
- Greeted customers and escorted them to their tables.
- Greeted guests and sat customers at tables or in waiting areas.
- Helped restaurant staff set up small and large events to coordinate smooth execution.
- Inspected restrooms and dining and serving areas to foster cleanliness and proper setup.
- Directed patrons to lounges and waiting areas.
- Delivered outstanding service and support from initial interaction to final departure, maintaining loyal clientele.
- Escorted guests to seating area, furnished menus and highlighted daily specials.
- Maintained cleanliness standards in the dining area including wiping down tables and chairs between seatings.
- Communicated with servers about new tables, changes in food availability and customer comments.
- Answered incoming calls with appropriate greeting and provided information about menu items or services offered.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lincoln High School
Sioux Falls, SD06-2018
Skills
- Parent communication
- Sensory activities
- Lesson planning
- Child development
- Safety protocols
- First aid training
- Child assessment
- Sanitation procedures
- Feeding techniques
- Loves children
- Sensory play activities
- Story time, arts, and crafts
- Parental communication
- Child safety procedures
- Team collaboration
- Customer service
- Menu presentation
- Food running
- Time management
- POS system usage
- Cleanliness standards
- Employee training
- Staff scheduling
- Employee terminations
- Staff supervision
- Recruiting and hiring
- Team building
- Relationship building and management
- Bank deposit procedures
- Retail sales techniques
- Team leadership
Certification
- I Have my 45 Hours
Timeline
Infant Teacher
Plant City Early Learning Academy
06.2024 - Current
Store Manager
Dollar General
11.2018 - 03.2023
Restaurant Hostess
Famous Daves BBQ
04.2015 - 06.2018
High School Diploma -
Lincoln High School
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