Aubrey Owenby
Canton,NC
Summary
Passionate Teaching Assistant offering a two-year background working with students at a preschool level ages six months to five years old. Skilled in assisting teachers with classroom functions, lesson planning, and individual and group instruction. Talented in using various strategies to model positive behavior and maintain classroom discipline.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher's Assistant
Irene Wortham Center
07.2023 - Current
- Ensured the safety of all students by adhering strictly to school policies regarding proper supervision during class times as well as extracurricular activities.
- Enhanced students'' critical thinking skills through problem-solving activities and group collaboration exercises.
- Supported the lead teacher in developing curriculum materials, ensuring alignment with state standards and educational objectives.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents through regular communication about student progress and areas for growth, ultimately contributing to improved home-school partnerships.
- Improved preschoolers'' fine motor skills through art-based projects involving cutting, pasting, painting, and drawing exercises.
- Participated actively in professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current on early childhood education trends.
- Organized engaging circle time sessions that included songs, movement activities, collaborative games for strengthening social skills.
- Supported children''s emotional, social, and cognitive development through active engagement in various classroom activities.
- Served as an empathetic listener when comforting upset or frustrated children while fostering resilience in handling challenging situations.
- Supervised indoor and outdoor playtime activities, ensuring student safety at all times.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating hands-on activities and creative projects.
- Assisted in the assessment of student progress by tracking performance and providing regular feedback.
- Mentored new teaching assistants joining the team by offering guidance on best practices within our specific classroom setting.
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
- Prepared for lessons by gathering educational materials and setting up equipment.
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
- Organized snack time and nap hours.
- Delivered clear, concise instructions to children to aid in each student's decision-making.
- Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
Cashier
Sam's Club
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Handled multiple payment methods securely, minimizing discrepancies and potential losses.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate cash transactions.
- Mentored new employees on cashier duties and best practices, improving overall staff performance.
- Performed cash, card, and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
Key Holder
Bath & Body Works
10.2021 - 07.2022
- Managed daily cash handling procedures, ensuring accuracy in transactions and preventing losses due to discrepancies.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally, resulting in increased customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Oversaw store operations by counting cash drawers, reviewing equipment management, and supervising staff.
- Swept and mopped floor, wiped windows and fixtures after closing to maintain organized and tidy store.
- Assisted with team responsibilities by cleaning, managing cash registers, and product merchandising.
- Assisted customers in locating specific items they were looking for quickly resulting in an increase of overall client satisfaction.
- Monitored associates throughout each assigned shift and professionally managed any challenges to maintain optimal store performance.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and promote long-term loyalty for increased sales.
- Streamlined opening and closing procedures as integral member of store staff.
- Increased store sales by creating visually appealing merchandise displays and product placements.
- Trained and supervised new employees to apply best practices in customer service and store operations.
Cashier Trainer
Chick-fil-A
09.2017 - 09.2021
- Trained new employees by providing knowledge of specific store tasks, policies and goals.
- Improved communication between cashiers and other departments, fostering a more cohesive store environment.
- Reduced errors in transactions by providing clear instructions and hands-on demonstrations of proper cash handling techniques.
- Take orders and make sure they were fulfilled correctly.
- take payments by cash or card.
- take care of customers needs.
- Operated POS system to complete cash, credit and check transactions.
- Increased overall customer satisfaction with efficient and friendly checkout experiences through continuous monitoring and feedback sessions for cashiers.
- Encouraged open dialogue between trainers and trainees through regular check-ins and discussions about any difficulties faced during the learning process.
- Trained, mentored, and developed new cashiers with positive and encouraging techniques to maximize performance and team contributions.
- orient new team members and train them on how to fulfill orders and customers needs correctly.
- fulfill the order with making drink or putting the food in the bag to the customers needs.
- train new team members on each area of the store.
Concessions Worker
East Asheville Recreation Club
05.2017 - 09.2017
- Consistently provided friendly service to promote better customer engagement.
- Kept area, equipment and surroundings tidy and organized to comply with cleanliness standards.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and friendly service at concession stands.
- Served drinks and snacks to patrons, maintaining professionalism, and supporting individual needs.
- Maintained a positive attitude while managing long lines or addressing challenging situations with customers.
- Communicated with customers to prepare food items and drinks, complying with requests and preferences.
- Handled cash transactions accurately, ensuring proper change was given and maintaining a balanced register.
- Demonstrated versatility by performing various roles within the concessions team as needed, such as cashier or food preparer.
- Prepared quality products while maintaining proper food safety practices, portion control, and presentation within service goal times.
- Checked in members to the pool.
Education
High School Diploma -
Charles D. Owen High School
06-2019
Associate of Arts -
AB Tech Community College
Asheville, NC06-2023
Skills
- Positive attitude
- Effective communication
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Computer skills
- Collaborative teamwork
- Relationship building
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Classroom support
- Student engagement
- Helping students with special needs
- Behavior redirection
- Supervising student activities
- Teacher support and collaboration
- CPR and first aid
- Early childhood education
Certification
CPR Certified
First Aid Certified
SIDS Certified
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant
Irene Wortham Center
07.2023 - Current
Cashier
Sam's Club
09.2022 - 09.2023
Key Holder
Bath & Body Works
10.2021 - 07.2022
Cashier Trainer
Chick-fil-A
09.2017 - 09.2021
Concessions Worker
East Asheville Recreation Club
05.2017 - 09.2017
High School Diploma -
Charles D. Owen High School
Associate of Arts -
AB Tech Community College
Awards
Microsoft Word Certification, Certified Babysitter
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