Ayla Alikenzie Lenceski
Saint Louis,MO
Summary
Gentle Assistant Preschool Teacher experienced in cultivating healthy and welcoming learning environments. Effectively builds rapport with children, parents, and educational providers to support seamless preschool functions. Genuine and patient with calming and pragmatic demeanor. Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Mary Maragret Daycare
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Aided in the preparation of instructional materials, ensuring resources were readily available for each lesson.
- Served as a positive role model for students, demonstrating professionalism, empathy, and enthusiasm in all interactions.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Protected children in-class, at recess with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Organized activities and lesson plans to educate preschool children foundational learning skills such as shapes, letters, and numbers.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
College - Lindenwood University
08.2022 - 05.2024
I lived on campus without a motor vehicle and I had a blend or morning, afternoon, and night classes and didn't have the time in my schedule nor the transportation for a job during this time. I only worked in the summer during this time.
Summer Camp Counselor
Saint Charles Parks and Recreation
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Engaged children in arts and crafts, singing, sports activities, games, and field trips while maintaining a safe environment
- Kept children hydrated and applied sunscreen before activities to prevent sun and heat-related issues
- Identified safety concerns and acted quickly to resolve issues and keep campers safe and healthy
- Promoted a fun, safe, and inclusive environment by monitoring the activity of campers to identify and address behavioral issues
- Communicated with other counselors to coordinate group activities
- Coordinated and led group activities for campers and counselors
- Reported incidents and accidents to supervisors and completed necessary paperwork
- Monitored for signs of physical and emotional distress and stopped activities to administer care when appropriate
- Enforced discipline and policies to protect the safety of recreational activity participants
- Helped campers build confidence and self-esteem through consistent guidance and mentoring
- Maintained relationships and communicated with camper parents and family members.
Piercer
Prix Tattoo and Body Piercing Boutique
09.2021 - 08.2022
- Offers guests positive experiences to promote loyalty and bring in repeat business.
- Maintains complex schedules and arranges appointments.
- Verifies customer age requirement for body modification
- Maintains areas neat and clean and equipment sanitized.
- Receives and processes customer payments.
- Develops/draws custom tattoo designs and piercing placements for customers.
- Uses photographs and sketches from customers to develop ideas.
- Provides clean, high-quality work at all times.
Crew Trainer/MIT
McDonald's
04.2019 - 04.2022
- Explained goals and expectations required of trainees
- Kept customer and food preparation areas clean and well-organized
- Restocked workstation with supplies and communicated out-of-stock items to management
- Completed opening, closing, and shift change tasks following company guidelines
- Took orders, prepared food, and processed payments in a full-service establishment
- Often filled in for the manager and helped the manager with managerial tasks.
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Just4Us Daycare
04.2021 - 02.2022
- Supported lead teacher with daily classroom activities
- Monitored students to observe behavior, enforce rules, and maintain safety
- Supervised students outside the classroom during recess, lunch, and breaks
- Assisted with or led story time by reading books to children
- Helped prepare preschool-aged children for future education by working with groups and individuals in classroom environments
- Maintained and cleaned nap mats by making minor repairs and wiping them down
- Maintained daily records of activities, behaviors, meals, and naps
- Organized student items by labeling and documenting collections.
Crew Trainer
Raising Cane's
04.2021 - 10.2021
- Cross-trained on kitchen, boxing, drive-thru, and front counter and continued training other new crew members in new placements
- Explained goals and expectations required of trainees
- Completed opening and closing shifts that followed company guidelines
- Kept customer and food preparation areas clean and sanitized
- Took orders, prepared food, and processed payments in full-service establishments
- Accurately made change for cash transactions
- Boosted customer satisfaction by quickly addressing and resolving complaints about food or service.
Education
Criminology And Criminal Justice (BA/Bachelor of Arts) - Criminal Investigation And Forensics
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH05.2026
Criminology and Criminal Justice (BA/Bachelor of Arts) -
Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO05.2024
High School Diploma -
Saint Charles High School
Saint Charles, MO06.2022
Skills
- First Aid and CPR - Child and adult
- Childcare Management
- Problem-Solving Abilities
- Critical Thinking
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Verbal, Nonverbal, and Written Communication
- Emotional Awareness
- Medication Administration
- Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
- Customer Service
- Writing, editing, and proofreading
- Appointment setting
- Performing With Choirs
- Vast Singing Range
- Creative Thinking
- Stage Performance
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Lesson Planning
- Health and safety
- Play-based instruction
- Special Needs Support
Certification
- ServSafe license 2020
- Body Modification Piercing license 2021
- The American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) Pre-Professional Certification in Education Fundamentals 2022
- Certificate of Training - Missouri Child Abuse and Neglect Mandated Reporter Training 2022
- Lettered for Choir 2022
- Community Adult & Pediatric CPR / AED / Standard First Aid 2023-2025
Activities and Clubs
- Creative Writing Club, Vice President, 2019, 2020
- Creative Writing Club, President, 2020, 2021
- Creative Writing Club, President, 2021, 2022
- Auditioned high school Choir member, 2020, 2021
- Auditioned high school Choir member, 2021, 2022
- Casted in school musical, 2021, 2022
- Pirate Preschool, 2020, 2022
- Future Teachers of America (FTA), 2021, 2022
- Auditioned university choir member, 2022, 2024
- Short film actress, 2023 - Current
- Law and Disorder Club Member (Criminal Justice/Criminology/Forensics BA student club) - Current
- Psychology Club member - Current
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Mary Maragret Daycare
06.2024 - 07.2024
Summer Camp Counselor
Saint Charles Parks and Recreation
05.2023 - 07.2023
College - Lindenwood University
08.2022 - 05.2024
Piercer
Prix Tattoo and Body Piercing Boutique
09.2021 - 08.2022
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Just4Us Daycare
04.2021 - 02.2022
Crew Trainer
Raising Cane's
04.2021 - 10.2021
Crew Trainer/MIT
McDonald's
04.2019 - 04.2022
Criminology And Criminal Justice (BA/Bachelor of Arts) - Criminal Investigation And Forensics
Southern New Hampshire University
Criminology and Criminal Justice (BA/Bachelor of Arts) -
Lindenwood University
High School Diploma -
Saint Charles High School
- ServSafe license 2020
- Body Modification Piercing license 2021
- The American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) Pre-Professional Certification in Education Fundamentals 2022
- Certificate of Training - Missouri Child Abuse and Neglect Mandated Reporter Training 2022
- Lettered for Choir 2022
- Community Adult & Pediatric CPR / AED / Standard First Aid 2023-2025
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