Brittney Howard
Columbia,SC
Summary
Experienced tutor, recreational leader, and infant teacher with enthusiasm and excellent work ethic. Trained in customer service and cash handling. Great energy and outgoing with dedication to positive relations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Infant Teacher
Smart Start Academy
Columbia, SC
12.2019 - 12.2020
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Managed personal hygiene requirements with frequent diaper changes, use of bibs and monitoring of behaviors.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Kept classroom and feeding areas clean, neat and safe.
- Used proper sanitizing techniques for toys, surfaces and equipment.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Promoted development of social, emotional and communication skills in infants.
- Adhered to parent preferences and legal requirements for feeding breastmilk, formula and solids to infants.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Communicated with parents through enrollment, tours, newsletters, conferences and direct personal communication.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and programs for children 6 weeks to 2 years old.
Infant Teacher Assistant
Carolina Kids
Fort Mill, SC
09.2018 - 11.2022
- Accomplishments and Related Skills:
- Consistent and responsible work habits
- Work well with co-workers and abide by school regulations
- Displays creativity and imagination
- Communicates with each child and parent/guardian effectively
- Flexible within role of school
- Hold, sing to, and rock infants
- Provide security
- Stimulate development and promote growth
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
Teacher
Daycare, Infant, House of Joy II Child Care Center
Rock Hill, SC
01.2018 - 09.2018
- And Related Skills:
- Maintain a safe and secure environment for all children
- Monitor all children activities, both indoor and outdoor
- Maintain a hygienic routine that keeps all areas sanitary and safe
- Interact and build rapport to enhance learning
- Initiate classroom activities such as songs, artwork, and outdoor exploration
- Meet social, physical, intellectual, and emotional needs of each child
- Handle classroom by childcare and DSS regulations
- Maintain strong communication with parents/guardians
- Provide daily written reports for each individual child.
Crew Member/Cashier
Dunkin Donuts/ Baskin Robbins
Rock Hill, SC
08.2016 - 12.2017
- Took orders, prepared meals and collected payments.
- Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers and meeting quality expectations.
- Assisted other team members to achieve goals.
- Prepared and cooked food orders for customers by noting customizations and portion sizes.
- Cleaned and maintained all areas of restaurant to promote clean image.
- Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
- Addressed guest needs, questions or concerns to create optimum experience onboard.
- Prepared products following restaurant, health and safety standards and procedures.
- Operated cash register to ring up final bill and process various forms of payment.
- Supported great dining and meal experiences for guests.
- Kept food preparation area, equipment and utensils clean and sanitary.
Crew Member
Dunkin Donuts & Baskin Robbins
Myrtle Beach, United States
08.2015 - 07.2016
- And Related Skills:
- Greet and serve customers by taking drink and food orders
- Memorize restaurant menu, in order to assist customers, answer questions concerning menu items, and make recommendations upon requests
- Operate Point of Sale (POS) Terminal to input customers' orders, swipe credit cards and enter cash amounts received
- Operate cash registers, handling XX transactions per day, and count money in cashier drawers to ensure amount is correct
- Maintain clean workstation and surrounding area, equipment, utensils, dishes to ensure they are stored appropriately according to required guidelines
- Restock and store food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage and increase shelf life
- Trained new employees in providing excellent customer service and conflict resolutions
- Took orders, prepared meals and collected payments.
- 803-980-3865), Jody Leonard (843-215-8124)
- Okay to contact both Supervisors: Yes
Recreation Leader
Horry County Parks And Recreation
Conway, United States
07.2012 - 08.2016
- Accomplishments and Related Skills:
- Supervised After School Care/ Summer Camp Children's Programs
- Monitored, organized, and planned activities for children, ages 5-12 years old
- Assisted with games, special events, and programs under the countywide Recreational Department
- Administered general First Aid
- Enforced and interpreted rules and regulations for the operation of the recreation center.
Tutor
America Reads Winthrop University
Oakland, Rock Hill, United States
09.2014 - 12.2014
- Laney Caputo (843-915-5333)
- Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
- Tutor America, Tutor in all subject areas for both struggling and gifted elementary students
- Guide them to study practices that help them reach their full potential
- Work one-on-one with student, but also construct group activities
- Reviewed homework assignments, ask about topics that they may be struggling in, review recent assignments and tests and address any problems that were answered incorrectly, and prepare for upcoming tests and assignments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Limestone University
Gaffney, SC 08.2021 - Current
Elementary Education
York Technical College
Rock Hill, SCSkills
Highlights and SkillsReliable, DisciplinedProblem Solving & CommunicationsExcellent Interpersonal CommunicationAbility to work under pressureEffectively Manage Time and Prioritize dutiesResponsibleChild CareChildcareCustomer ServiceMicrosoft Excel
Teamwork
Communication
Time Management
Active Listening
Adaptability
Empathy
Problem Solving
Patience
Organization
Self-Awareness
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Limestone University
08.2021 - Current
Infant Teacher
Smart Start Academy
12.2019 - 12.2020
Infant Teacher Assistant
Carolina Kids
09.2018 - 11.2022
Teacher
Daycare, Infant, House of Joy II Child Care Center
01.2018 - 09.2018
Crew Member/Cashier
Dunkin Donuts/ Baskin Robbins
08.2016 - 12.2017
Crew Member
Dunkin Donuts & Baskin Robbins
08.2015 - 07.2016
Tutor
America Reads Winthrop University
09.2014 - 12.2014
Recreation Leader
Horry County Parks And Recreation
07.2012 - 08.2016
Elementary Education
York Technical College