Bryce DeWindt
Shelby
Summary
Compassionate Assistant Infant Teacher recognized for high productivity and efficient task completion. Expertise in creating nurturing environments and developing age-appropriate educational activities while adhering to safety protocols. Strong communication and empathy skills foster positive relationships with infants and support colleagues in delivering exceptional care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Infant Teacher
Gilden Woods Early Care And Preschool
Holland
06.2021 - 08.2024
- Encouraged language development through storytelling, singing songs or reading aloud from age appropriate books.
- Monitored the children's development and behavior, recording observations on daily reports.
- Ensured safety of all students at all times by following established procedures and guidelines.
- Performed general housekeeping duties such as cleaning tables after meals or tidying up the classroom.
- Attended required training sessions related to curriculum implementation or health and safety regulations.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss individual student needs and develop strategies for meeting those needs.
- Maintained regular communication with parents about their child's progress and development milestones.
- Helped maintain orderliness within the classroom by encouraging children to pick up toys after playtime.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, meals served and other relevant information as required.
- Organized materials needed for various activities such as arts and crafts projects or story time.
- Implemented positive reinforcement strategies such as praising good behavior or giving rewards when appropriate.
- Assisted in developing and implementing lesson plans that encouraged cognitive, physical, social and emotional growth of infants.
- Developed positive relationships with children by providing them with comfort, support and guidance.
- Provided a safe environment for the children to explore their surroundings through play-based activities.
- Interacted with families to ensure strong partnerships between home and school environments.
- Supervised the classroom during meal times, nap time, outdoor playtime and other activities.
- Prepared classrooms for daily use by setting up learning centers including toys, manipulatives, books.
- Assisted in preparation of snacks according to USDA nutritional guidelines.
Retail Sales Associate
Plato's Closet
Muskegon
03.2019 - 04.2021
- Inspected purchased items for defects before handing them over to customers.
- Assisted customers with finding the right product for their needs.
- Kept informed about new products arriving at the store on a regular basis.
- Provided product information and answered customer questions.
- Handled customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Promoted special offers and discounts to encourage additional purchases.
- Performed cashier duties such as ringing up sales, processing payments, and issuing receipts.
- Greeted customers upon entering the store and provided assistance.
- Processed returned merchandise according to company policies.
- Maintained a clean work environment by sweeping, dusting, vacuuming and mopping floors.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise according to company standards.
- Demonstrated knowledge of store products and services.
- Assisted with unloading delivery trucks and stocking shelves with new merchandise.
- Operated point-of-sale systems accurately to process payments from customers.
- Tracked inventory levels throughout the day and restocked items as needed.
- Participated in team meetings and training sessions.
- Offered suggestions for additional items that may be of interest to customers.
Beauty Advisor
Ulta
Muskegon
09.2018 - 03.2020
- Managed inventory levels by monitoring stock levels regularly.
- Followed company policies related to returns, exchanges and refunds according to guidelines.
- Provided excellent customer service by responding promptly to inquiries from clients via phone or email.
- Advised customers on various styling techniques for hair care products such as shampoos and conditioners.
- Greeted customers upon entering store or salon and established friendly relationships with them.
- Ensured that all displays were neat and organized at all times.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while adhering to company policies.
- Performed sales activities such as cashiering, stocking shelves, inventory management and customer service.
- Maintained an up-to-date knowledge of all beauty products available for sale.
- Conducted skin analysis to provide customers with personalized skincare regimens.
- Attended product training sessions to stay updated on new products and trends in the industry.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area by wiping down counters, organizing shelves and disposing of trash appropriately.
- Created a positive shopping experience for each customer through effective communication skills.
- Upsold additional beauty items when appropriate to increase sales revenue.
Dog Daycare Supervisor
Doggie Detailing and Resort
Grand Haven
01.2019 - 08.2019
- Conducted regular check-ins with clients to address any concerns or questions about their pet's care.
- Performed routine inspections of the facility to identify potential hazards or areas needing maintenance.
- Ordered supplies such as food, toys, and cleaning materials on a regular basis to keep the facility stocked.
- Provided customer service support by responding promptly to inquiries via phone or email.
- Maintained accurate records of each dog's health status and medical history while they were in our care.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely fashion while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Updated social media accounts regularly with photos of the animals in our care along with other relevant content.
- Organized daily activities for the dogs, including playtime, walks, grooming, feeding, and naptime.
- Created a detailed schedule for each staff member outlining their duties for the day.
- Ensured safety of all dogs in daycare by closely monitoring interactions between them and intervening when necessary.
- Scheduled appointments for boarding dogs according to availability and requested dates.
- Assisted with marketing efforts by creating promotional materials such as flyers or brochures.
- Implemented enrichment activities to stimulate mental engagement.
- Cared for pets during owners' absences.
- Responded to emergency situations according to protocol to ensure animal welfare.
- Provided basic training and reinforcement of commands to enhance dog behavior.
Education
High School Diploma -
Shelby Public School
Shelby, MI05-2017
Some College (No Degree) -
North Park University
Chicago, ILSome College (No Degree) - Nursing
Muskegon Community College
Muskegon, MISkills
- Child development
- Safety procedures
- Positive reinforcement
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Parent communication
Affiliations
- Stay at home mom for the past year
- I love cooking and baking
- I love singing and anything musical
- I love animals of all kind!
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant Infant Teacher
Gilden Woods Early Care And Preschool
06.2021 - 08.2024
Retail Sales Associate
Plato's Closet
03.2019 - 04.2021
Dog Daycare Supervisor
Doggie Detailing and Resort
01.2019 - 08.2019
Beauty Advisor
Ulta
09.2018 - 03.2020
High School Diploma -
Shelby Public School
Some College (No Degree) -
North Park University
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Muskegon Community College
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