Celestina Alayo
Southlake,TX
Summary
As a dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness. With 2.5 years of experience combined with communication strengths and good observational skills; learning how to handle day-to-day activities while looking for opportunities to make a difference has become standard practice. Being a detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy creates unique asset to the team.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Toddler Lead Teacher
Kids R Kids Learning Academy
08.2023 - Current
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
- Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
- Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
School-Age Lead Teacher
Primrose Private School
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
- Designed lesson plan activities for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with required curricula.
- Increased student involvement in program offerings through strategic redesign of program processes and methods.
- Created after-school program to enhance student involvement in school processes.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Business Manager
Dillard's
05.2021 - 08.2022
- Communicated with customers and vendors positively with particular attention to problem resolution.
- Created, managed, and executed business plan and communicated company vision and objectives to motivate teams.
- Assisted with hiring process and training of new employees.
- Executed business plans to further strengthen and maximize territory sales and profits.
- Provided feedback on effectiveness of strategies, selling programs and initiatives and identified areas requiring improvement.
- Coordinated team schedules to keep shifts properly staffed during busy periods.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
Pharmacy Technician
Divine Grace Pharmacy
10.2020 - 05.2021
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
- Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
Floater Teacher
Legacy Kids Academy
02.2020 - 11.2020
- Exercised great adaptability in transitioning between assigned classrooms.
- Maintained correspondence with parents, establishing direct lines of communication for student accountability and performance management.
- Built and maintained environment that stimulated learning and supported student achievement.
- Counseled students needing occasional emotional support.
- Managed disciplinary actions for unacceptable behavior, working with individuals and supporting educational elements of remediation process.
- Monitored up to 26 students simultaneously with confidence and leadership.
Customer Experience Manager
Five Below
11.2018 - 02.2020
- Handled complaints, provided appropriate solutions and alternatives within appropriate timeframes and followed up to achieve resolution.
- Supervised daily operations and sales functions to maximize revenue, customer satisfaction, and employee productivity.
- Established performance and service goals and held associates accountable for individual performance.
- Built client relationships by responding to inquiries, identifying and assessing clients' needs, resolving problems, and following up with potential and existing clients.
Education
Bachelor of Applied Arts And Science -
University of North Texas
Denton, TX05.2024
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Efficient Under Pressure
- Strong Computer Skills
- Behavior Management Techniques
- Social Skills Development
- Loves Children
- Strong Work Ethic
- Interpersonal and Written Communication
- Early Childhood Education
- Classroom Management
- Curriculum Implementation
- Infant, Toddler, and Preschool Curricula
Timeline
Toddler Lead Teacher
Kids R Kids Learning Academy
08.2023 - Current
School-Age Lead Teacher
Primrose Private School
09.2022 - 08.2023
Business Manager
Dillard's
05.2021 - 08.2022
Pharmacy Technician
Divine Grace Pharmacy
10.2020 - 05.2021
Floater Teacher
Legacy Kids Academy
02.2020 - 11.2020
Customer Experience Manager
Five Below
11.2018 - 02.2020
Bachelor of Applied Arts And Science -
University of North Texas
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