Christina Ross
Waxahachie
Summary
Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching preschool aged children. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning and to have fun. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
All Ages Teacher Primarily Two"s
Little Hands Learning Center
08.2023 - 09.2025
- Opened and closed facility in a split shift caring for infants and all ages
- Was used as a floater but worked primarily with the Two to Three Year Olds in the afternoon
- created fun learning, art, music and sensory activities to engage the children with
- Collaborated with parents and guardians to support student development and address concerns.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to promote a positive learning environment.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Changed diapers and potty trained children
- Was responsible for the children's bathrooms and facility trash
- Cleaned, disinfected, swept, mopped and vacuumed classroom at closing
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness
Lead Infant 3 Toddler Teacher
Learning And Beyond Preschool
01.2020 - 02.2022
- Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans to enhance cognitive and social development.
- Fostered a nurturing environment that encouraged exploration and creativity among toddlers.
- Conducted regular assessments to monitor developmental progress and tailor activities accordingly.
- Collaborated with parents to communicate developmental milestones and address concerns effectively.
- Developed age-appropriate educational materials that align with early childhood learning standards.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean, organized classroom that met required health and safety standards according to state regulations.
- Created a safe, nurturing environment that fostered creativity, curiosity, and exploration among toddlers.
- Led small group activities designed to enhance language skills, fine motor abilities, and problem-solving techniques among toddlers.
- Provided structured daily routines that balanced physical activity, cognitive development, social-emotional growth, and rest periods.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Collaborated with parents to establish consistent routines and maintain open communication channels for optimal child support.
- Supported children during transitions between activities or environments by providing clear instructions and guidance as needed.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating age-appropriate activities and play-based teaching methods.
- Implemented positive discipline strategies to reinforce appropriate behavior in the classroom.
- Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.
- Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
Customer Service Manager
Walmart
04.2018 - 09.2019
- Overnight Customer Service Manager
- Mentored team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
- Managed escalated complaints, ensuring timely resolution and maintaining customer loyalty.
- Resolved customer complaints while prioritizing customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Took ownership of customer issues and followed problems through to resolution.
- Supervised employees and assessed performances to determine training needs and define accurate plans for decreasing process lags.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely restocking of retail items within the convenience store area.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve high-performance results in a fast-paced retail setting.
- Handled the counting and breaking down of tills/registers in the evenings handling up to thousands upon thousands of dollars in cash and reconciling discrepancies
- Handled the creating and opening of cash tills in the mornings
Education
Associate of Arts - Communications And Culture
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZBachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management C HR
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, COSkills
- Familiar with ASL and Baby Sign Language
- Circle time management
- Classroom organization
- Documentation and record keeping
- Parent-teacher communication
- Positive reinforcement
- Social skills development
- Storytelling
- Artistic expression
- Potty training assistance
- Music and movement
- Curriculum planning
Certification
19 Certificate Hours Completed from July 2025
Timeline
All Ages Teacher Primarily Two"s
Little Hands Learning Center
08.2023 - 09.2025
Lead Infant 3 Toddler Teacher
Learning And Beyond Preschool
01.2020 - 02.2022
Customer Service Manager
Walmart
04.2018 - 09.2019
Associate of Arts - Communications And Culture
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management C HR
Colorado Technical University