Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Instructor
Girls With Confidence
Lithia, FL
05.2024 - Current
Organized and led activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development.
Incorporated current events into lessons in order to engage student interest in real world applications.
Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.
Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
Participated in continuous learning on diversity, inclusion and racial equity to reduce learning barriers.
Encouraged students' critical thinking skills by facilitating classroom discussions.
Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
Lead VPK Teacher
Fishhawk Early Learning Preschool
Lithia, FL
08.2016 - Current
Participated in team planning sessions with fellow educators in order to develop innovative teaching strategies.
Implemented behavior management techniques when necessary in order to maintain an orderly classroom atmosphere.
Facilitated group activities to support language, literacy, math, science, social studies, and creative arts curriculum objectives.
Created a positive learning environment through the use of developmentally appropriate practices and materials.
Worked collaboratively with other teachers within the VPK setting to ensure continuity of programming across classrooms.
Developed and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans to meet the needs of each student.
Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
Implemented behavior modeling and positive reinforcement into daily routines.
Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings, and increase overall student happiness.
Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
Lead VPK Teacher
Lamb of God Preschool
08.2014 - 05.2016
Facilitated group activities to support language, literacy, math, science, social studies, and creative arts curriculum objectives.
Participated in staff meetings and professional development opportunities.
Engaged in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices related to early childhood education.
Directed and supervised children during field trips and special activities.
Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists.
Direct Sales Representative
Silpada Designs Jewelry
Lithia, FL
01.2003 - 12.2013
Attended trade shows, conferences, and industry events to promote products.
Followed up with customers post-sale to ensure satisfaction with their purchase experience.
Identified target markets for direct sales campaigns.
Participated in team meetings to discuss strategies for achieving goals.
Provided training sessions for new employees on direct sales techniques.
Provided exceptional customer service to ensure customer satisfaction.
Generated leads through cold calling and networking events.
Generated leads through cold calling techniques.
Visited potential and current customers at personal and business locations to promote products.
Leveraged expert sales and relationship-building abilities to exceed sales quota.
Engaged casual shoppers to provide information about featured products and recommend merchandise, driving sales opportunities.
Greeted and assisted customers to foster positive experiences.