Brittany Cottrell
Cincinnati
Summary
Dependable, hardworking and excels at multitasking in fast-paced environments. Team player, and willing to learn and help others be successful. Dedicated Assistant Teacher with a strong focus on child supervision and effective communication. Proven ability to maintain positive workplace relationships while effectively supervising teams and ensuring smooth operational processes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Teacher
BrightPath Kids
Cincinnati
03.2024 - 06.2026
- Assisted lead teacher in developing engaging lesson plans and activities.
- Supervised children during classroom activities and outdoor playtime.
- Communicated daily with parents about student progress and classroom updates.
- Organized classroom materials and maintained a clean, safe environment.
- Interacted positively with children to encourage development and involvement in activities, treating each child with dignity and respect.
Lead/Administrator
Optio Solutions
Fargo
10.2015 - 10.2023
- Handled inbound and outbound calls to collect consumer debts and provided assistance to facilitate payment plans; addressed supervisor calls for complex issues beyond representative resolution.
- Managed front desk communications by taking messages and redirecting calls to appropriate colleagues to ensure efficient information flow.
- I developed spreadsheets to track project progress, budgets and other related data.
- Cultivated positive working relationships with staff and management to foster a collaborative work environment.
- Set goals to reach in order to receive bonuses.
Assitstant Manager
Family Dollar
Staples
05.2010 - 10.2015
- Mediated team conflicts to foster a collaborative work environment.
- Scheduled employees to ensure optimal staffing levels during peak hours.
- Conducted inventory counts to ensure accurate stock levels and informed future ordering.
- Unloaded trucks and stocked shelves.
- Operated cash register during part-time shifts, processing customer transactions efficiently.
- Resolved customer complaints and enhanced overall shopping experience.
Education
High School Diploma -
Verndale Secondary
Verndale, MN05-2010
Skills
- Child supervision
- Staff Management
- Team Collaboration
- Office Administration
- Effective communication
- Fast Learner
- Stock replenishment
- Positive attitude
Timeline
Assistant Teacher
BrightPath Kids
03.2024 - 06.2026
Lead/Administrator
Optio Solutions
10.2015 - 10.2023
Assitstant Manager
Family Dollar
05.2010 - 10.2015
High School Diploma -
Verndale Secondary