Dynamic Preschool Teacher with a proven track record at Gingerbread Kids Academy, enhancing young minds through creative lesson plans and fostering strong relationships with parents. Skilled in child development and communication, I excel in creating safe, engaging environments, evidenced by a 30% increase in student engagement. Expert in group instruction and positive reinforcement, I bring passion and efficiency to every role.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Gingerbread Kids Academy
07.2016 - 03.2024
Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
Assisted and supervised Number children through entire school day.
Sales Associate
Dollar General Store
01.2018 - 11.2019
Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
Crew Member
Dunkin Donuts & Baskin Robbins
08.2015 - 12.2016
Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas.
Took orders, prepared meals, and collected payments.
Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, handling multiple orders simultaneously without compromising quality or efficiency.
Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
Cleaned and maintained all areas of restaurant to promote clean image.
Improved customer satisfaction by providing friendly and efficient service at the register.
Collaborated with team members to complete orders.
Kept food preparation area, equipment, and utensils clean and sanitary.
Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers and meeting quality expectations.
Assisted other team members to achieve goals.
Trained new team members on procedures, customer service, and sales techniques.
Operated cash register to ring up final bill and process various forms of payment.
Stocked shelves to organize aisles in assigned department.
Assisted with financial tasks such as cash handling, drawer reconciliation, and end-of-day deposits when needed.
Increased customer satisfaction with prompt and accurate order taking.