Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Cierra Easterday

Laurel,MD

Summary

Caring Teacher specializing in creating stimulating environments to help students achieve their full potential and enjoy learning. Strong communicator with a drive to excite students about education. Skilled in developing age-based curricula, assessing child development, and maintaining accurate student records.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Teacher

Childtime Learning Care Center
Hanover, MD
10.2022 - Current
  • Provided instructional guidance and mentorship to teachers in the development of lesson plans, instructional materials, and assessments.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to improve student learning outcomes.
  • Collaborated with other school staff to ensure that all students have access to a safe and supportive learning environment.
  • Coordinated professional development activities for teachers within the department.
  • Monitored classroom instruction on a regular basis through observation, feedback, and collaboration with teachers.
  • Facilitated meetings with parents and guardians in order to discuss student progress or behavior issues.
  • Assisted in resolving conflicts between students, families, and staff members.
  • Maintained an open line of communication with administrators regarding curriculum implementation and program initiatives.
  • Conducted individualized academic interventions for struggling students as needed.
  • Implemented appropriate disciplinary actions when necessary while ensuring compliance with school policies and procedures.
  • Ensured compliance with state standards by incorporating them into lesson plans.
  • Served as a mentor for new teachers during their onboarding process.
  • Organized activities to promote physical, mental and social development of each child.
  • Maintained secure and disciplined classroom to provide positive learning environment.
  • Involved parents in student learning to increase family interaction and student support.
  • Evaluated and improved classroom environment to promote ultimate learning experiences.
  • Arranged classrooms to facilitate optimal education for student groups.
  • Created various strategies to engage students and deliver enriching educational opportunities.
  • Worked with teachers to design interactive lessons and increase student success.
  • Completed teacher observations to identify areas for improvement and suggest changes to teaching methods.
  • Coached new teachers on school guidelines to decrease training time and increase teacher success.
  • Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
  • Led students through safety procedures for active shooter and fire drills.
  • Identified and documented learning achievements by reporting outcomes, performance information and program adjustments used to boost comprehension.
  • Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
  • Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.

Shift Supervisor

Burger King
Jessup, MD
01.2024 - 09.2024
  • Provided on-the-job training to new staff members.
  • Ensured all safety and sanitation regulations were met throughout the shift.
  • Conducted weekly inventory of supplies, equipment, and food items.
  • Monitored staff performance to ensure quality standards were met.
  • Assigned tasks to team members based on their strengths and skill sets.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.
  • Maintained accurate records of daily transactions and deposits.
  • Communicated clearly with employees regarding job duties, expectations, and policies.
  • Investigated accidents or incidents occurring during shift hours.
  • Performed cash handling duties such as counting money, balancing registers, and preparing bank deposits.
  • Served as a role model for other employees by demonstrating professional behavior at all times.
  • Addressed any issues that arose during the shift in a proactive manner.
  • Assisted customers with product selection when needed.
  • Completed opening and closing duties to facilitate business operations.
  • Assisted upper management with daily operations to meet standards of service and quality.
  • Resolved customer complaints and reported issues to senior management.
  • Collaborated with team members to improve performance and implement training updates.
  • Checked orders for quality and completeness.
  • Handled escalated customer concerns and emergencies in absence of manager or supervisor.
  • Counted cash on hand at shift change and closing to determine shortages or overages and prepare bank deposit statements.

Shift Manager

Burger King
Jessup, MD
01.2022 - 10.2022
  • same as above for previous employment

Team Member

pepperjack subs
Scaggsville, MD
09.2021 - 01.2022
  • Assisted customers with product selection and ordering process.
  • Provided customer service support to ensure satisfaction.
  • Received, processed, and stocked merchandise in accordance with store policies.
  • Organized inventory shelves for easy access and maintenance of stock levels.
  • Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up displays, restocking items, and cleaning the sales floor.
  • Operated cash registers to process payments from customers.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work area throughout shift.
  • Prepared ingredients for use in cooking, such as washing, peeling, cutting and seeding vegetables.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary work area by adhering to all safety standards.
  • Assembled food orders according to recipes and instructions provided by chefs or supervisors.
  • Followed proper food handling methods as outlined by health department guidelines.
  • Monitored product freshness and rotation of ingredients to ensure quality standards were met.
  • Stocked kitchen with necessary supplies, including food items, utensils, equipment and cleaning products.
  • Cleaned dishes, pots, pans and other kitchen equipment used during the day's operations.
  • Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
  • Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
  • Counted money in cash drawer at the beginning of shift to ensure that amounts were correct and have sufficient change.
  • Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
  • Assisted customers over the phone regarding store operations, product information and order placement.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Elementary Education

Howard Community College
Columbia, MD

Skills

  • Lesson development
  • Student Records Management
  • Classroom Management
  • Behavior Modeling
  • Activity Planning
  • Safe learning environment
  • Childcare requirements
  • Lesson Planning
  • Child Development
  • Compliance understanding
  • Team Development
  • Workplace Safety
  • Decision-Making
  • Handling Customer Complaints
  • Mentoring and Coaching
  • Energetic and Enthusiastic
  • Shift checklists
  • Opening and closing procedures
  • Cash Handling

Certification

  • highscope membership card: 1/25/24
  • ADA- 9/6/23
  • FIrst steps in childcare: an orientation- 3/20/23
  • 45 hours: child growth and development: 12/22
  • Childcare and covid 19- 12/7/22
  • Basic health and safety- 12/1/22
  • 45 hour: preschool methods and materials- 1/19/24
  • level 3 credential program -1/26/24
  • Cpr (adult/child/infant) and first aid certified- 1/31/24

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Shift Supervisor

Burger King
01.2024 - 09.2024

Lead Teacher

Childtime Learning Care Center
10.2022 - Current

Shift Manager

Burger King
01.2022 - 10.2022

Team Member

pepperjack subs
09.2021 - 01.2022

Some College (No Degree) - Elementary Education

Howard Community College
Cierra Easterday