Brandice Claxton
Monticello,MN
Summary
Diligent Desired Position with strong foundation in managing customer accounts and resolving client issues efficiently. Demonstrated success in maintaining high customer satisfaction and fostering long-term relationships. Proven ability to utilize communication and problem-solving skills to benefit team goals and drive client retention.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Preschool Teacher
The Goddard School
Albertville, MN
05.2023 - Current
- Formulating and implementing curricula in accordance with students' developmental trajectories
- Documenting and reporting on students' progress at regular intervals
- Adhering to legal and educational requirements to ensure students' well-being
- Chairing meetings with teachers and parents
- Supervising teachers to ensure that they are performing their functions correctly
- Mentoring teachers, particularly those with limited experience
- Liaising with other departments to facilitate the school's overall advancement
- Representing the school to relevant stakeholders
- Develop and implement curriculum
- Support creativity and learning
- Provide supervision during activities
- Select age-appropriate developmental materials for the classroom
- Keep classroom neat and organized
- Provide parents with progress reports
- File incident reports as needed
Elementary Tutor
Varsity Tutors
Minneapolis, MN
06.2022 - Current
- Taught online
- Kindergarten readiness
- 4th grade Math
- 4th grade English
- 5th grade Math
- Document data
- Followed IEP
- Individual lesson plans
- Collect data
Substitute Paraprofessional
Becker School District
Becker, MN
01.2022 - Current
- Supervise (ages 5-8) up to 22 at a time
- Followed IEP instructions for a child
- Communication with teachers
- Tutored up to 4 kids at once
- Worked with special needs
- Helped regulate a Childs emotions
- Helped with academics
- Collect data
Teacher Assistant
REACHUP, Inc
Saint Cloud, MN
09.2019 - Current
- Taught Preschool students
- Taught 3-5 ages
- Created and implemented innovative lessons
- Instructed students with disabilities
- Recorded educational, social, and development milestones
- Created progress reports for parents
- Used open communication with parents and children
- Attended teacher trainings
- Utilized RTI skills
- Served as short-term substitute
- Gold Training
- Conscious Discipline Training
- Prep meals
- Daily cleaning
- Collect Data
Co-Manager/Store Manager
Speedway LLC
Foley, MN
02.2018 - 08.2019
- Scheduling
- Interviews
- Weekly inventory ordering
- Stock
- Train staff
- Cash Handling
- Multi-tasking
- Daily paperwork
- Lottery
- Tobacco and Liquor inventory
- Collect data
- Provided administrative support to senior executives, managing calendars, scheduling meetings, and coordinating travel arrangements
- Maintained confidential files and records, ensuring accuracy and accessibility for efficient retrieval
- Prepared reports, presentations, and correspondence using Microsoft Office Suite
- Created and maintained electronic filing systems for easy document organization and retrieval
- Coordinated office supplies procurement to ensure adequate stock levels while optimizing costs
- Assisted in the planning and execution of company events, including logistics coordination and vendor management
- Managed incoming calls and emails, responding promptly and professionally to inquiries
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to facilitate smooth workflow across departments
- Handled sensitive information with utmost confidentiality following established protocols
- Performed data entry tasks accurately within specified timelines to maintain database integrity
- Supported HR department by assisting in recruitment processes such as resume screening and interview scheduling
- Conducted research on industry trends or competitors' activities to provide valuable insights for decision-making purposes
- Assisted in the preparation of financial reports by gathering relevant data from various sources
- Provided exceptional customer service through prompt response to inquiries via phone or email
- Served as a point of contact between internal departments for effective communication flow
- Developed effective filing systems that improved document storage efficiency by XX%
- Coordinated employee training programs by arranging venues, inviting participants, tracking attendance records
- Managed office equipment maintenance schedules to ensure proper functioning at all times
- Organized team meetings by sending out invitations, preparing agendas, taking minutes, and distributing meeting materials
- Scheduled appointments with clients or customers based on availability of staff members
- Supported marketing initiatives by assisting in the creation of promotional materials and campaigns
- Collaborated with IT department to troubleshoot technical issues and resolve them promptly
- Assisted with budget tracking and expense reporting, ensuring accuracy and adherence to financial guidelines
- Maintained inventory levels of office supplies resulting in a XX% reduction in stockouts
- Achieved an average customer satisfaction rating of XX% through attentive problem-solving skills
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information while handling documents or data entry tasks
- Achieved an average response time of XX minutes for incoming calls or emails from clients or customers
- Trained new employees on office procedures, policies, and software applications
Mom
Home Mom
Remote
01.2017 - 02.2018
- Prep Meals
- Cook
- Clean
- Laundry
- Appointments
- Scheduling
- Handle money
Daycare Provider/Owner
Compassionate angels daycare
Foley, MN
01.2013 - 12.2016
- Trainings
- Meal Prep
- Clean
- Cook
- Supervised ages 6 weeks-13 years old
- Handle money
- Daily documentation
- Car seat trained
- CPR/First Aid certified
Education
CDA - Early Childhood Education
Royalton Secondary
Royalton, MN05.2027
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Phoenix-Online Campus
Phoenix, AZ02.2025
Skills
- Team Building
- Special Needs
- Driving
- Early Childhood Education
- Payroll
- Childcare
- Sales
- Scheduling
- Retail Management
- Customer Service
- Tutoring
- Teaching
- Special Education
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Experience with Children
- Moving
- Cash Handling
- Merchandising
- Strong negotiation
- Client retention strategies
- Industry expertise
- Financial acumen
- Customer relationship development
- Microsoft office proficiency
- Document management
- Schedule coordination
- Terms negotiation
- Advertising and marketing
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- QMHP Certification
- CPR Certification
- Teaching Certification, 03/01/21 to 03/01/24
- Preschool CDA
- Google Foundations of Digital Marketing & E-commerce
- Google Foundations of Data, Data Everywhere
- National Honor Leadership Society
Timeline
Lead Preschool Teacher
The Goddard School
05.2023 - Current
Elementary Tutor
Varsity Tutors
06.2022 - Current
Substitute Paraprofessional
Becker School District
01.2022 - Current
Teacher Assistant
REACHUP, Inc
09.2019 - Current
Co-Manager/Store Manager
Speedway LLC
02.2018 - 08.2019
Mom
Home Mom
01.2017 - 02.2018
Daycare Provider/Owner
Compassionate angels daycare
01.2013 - 12.2016
CDA - Early Childhood Education
Royalton Secondary
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Phoenix-Online Campus