Proactive and caring worker with over 9 years of experience combined with communication strengths and good observational skills. Skillfully handles day-to-day activities while looking for opportunities to make a difference.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Teacher
The Children’s Courtyard
Plainfield, IL
08.2015 - Current
Organized activities to promote physical, mental and social development of each child.
Mentored other educators by delivering insight, positive feedback and constructive criticism.
Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
Worked outside normal hours to be available to answer parent and student questions.
Involved parents in student learning to increase family interaction and student support.
Selected optimal curricula and planned daily lessons to meet needs of children with various developmental levels.
Worked with teachers to design interactive lessons and increase student success.
Forklift Operator
Menards Distribution Center
Plano, IL
02.2012 - 02.2023
Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
Reported safety and quality issues to management.
Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
Checked shipments for damaged or incorrect items.
Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Paw Paw High School
Paw Paw, IL
05.2011
Skills
Safety Monitoring
Mentoring And Coaching
Valid Drivers License
CPR/First-Aid Certified
Parent And Student Communication
Teaching Qualification
Strong Ethic And Dependable
Excellent Classroom Management
Caring And Empathetic Demeanor
Heavy Equipment Operations
Certification
Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED Certification: 10/9/2023-10/2025