Open To Work
Beth Worthing
Fort Scott
Summary
Dynamic daycare owner/operator with expertise in child development and operational efficiency. Proven success in compliance with state standards and a strong background in customer relations from my previous role as a Sales Manager at Ace Hardware, showcasing my ability to enhance service delivery and address individual needs effectively.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
4020
4020
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Dispatcher
Crawford County Sheriff's Office
Girard
12.2025 - 01.2026
- Coordinated emergency response communications between law enforcement and medical personnel.
- Monitored radio traffic and dispatched units to active incidents promptly.
- Managed incoming calls from the public, assessing urgency and directing resources efficiently.
- Maintained accurate logs of all dispatch activities and incident reports for record-keeping.
- Assisted officers by providing real-time updates on ongoing situations during emergencies.
- Utilized computer-aided dispatch systems to track unit locations and status updates effectively.
- Managed a large volume of phone calls while ensuring accuracy in data entry.
Daycare Owner/Operator
Self Employed
11.2018 - 06.2025
- Obtained current CPR, First Aid and mandatory health and safety
- Monitored behavior of 7 children between infancy and 5 years of age.
- Complied with state and federal child care provider guidelines and regulations.
- Played interactive games with toddlers and provided age-appropriate entertainment for older children.
- Administered prescribed medications in accordance with written instructions.
- Worked with parents one-on-one to address individual needs of children in care.
- Planned fun, educational activities for children age 6 mos to age 5.
Paraprofessional
Spring Valley Elementary
02.2017 - 10.2017
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities, reflecting organizational skills and empathy.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play, ensuring a safe and engaging environment.
Sales Manager
Ace Hardware
11.2016 - 09.2017
- Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution and enhancing client satisfaction.
- Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships, showcasing effective communication.
- Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.
Warehouse Attendant
Footlocker
02.2016 - 11.2016
- Loaded and unloaded delivery trucks safely, ensuring efficiency in workflow.
- Checked incoming shipments for quality and accuracy, working closely with shippers to rectify issues.
Correctional Officer
Crawford County Sheriff's Office
- Monitored inmate behavior to ensure compliance with facility rules, demonstrating crisis management and conflict resolution.
- Conducted regular safety inspections of the facility and equipment to maintain a safe environment.
Education
Certificate - Early Childhood Development
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KSHigh School Diploma - General
Washington High School
Sioux Falls, SDSkills
- Child development expertise
- Conflict resolution expert
- Customer service excellence
- Scheduling and dispatching
- Organizational skills
- Empathy and social sensitivity
- Strong multi-tasking ability
- First aid and CPR certified
- Effective communication skills
- Data entry and documentation
- Crisis management
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteSalary Range
$15/hr - $1000/hrTimeline
Dispatcher
Crawford County Sheriff's Office
12.2025 - 01.2026
Daycare Owner/Operator
Self Employed
11.2018 - 06.2025
Paraprofessional
Spring Valley Elementary
02.2017 - 10.2017
Sales Manager
Ace Hardware
11.2016 - 09.2017
Warehouse Attendant
Footlocker
02.2016 - 11.2016
Correctional Officer
Crawford County Sheriff's Office
Certificate - Early Childhood Development
Kansas State University
High School Diploma - General
Washington High School