Claressa Peck
Lakeland,FL
Summary
Professional educator skilled in creating dynamic, inclusive classroom experiences that drive student success. Adept at leveraging diverse instructional strategies to meet varied learning needs, ensuring comprehensive understanding of material. Known for collaborative approach and adaptability in ever-evolving educational settings, with focus on critical thinking and communication.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Polk County Public Schools
Lakeland, FL
08.2024 - Current
- I am currently a preschool lead teacher at Highlands Grove Elementary and have been for two years. My strengths are as follows:
- Evaluated student performance through assessments, offering personalized feedback for improvement.
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Implemented innovative teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and promote classroom inclusivity.
- Assessed student progress regularly, providing timely feedback to support academic growth and development.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
Billing Specialist/Paralegal
Monk Law Group
Lakeland, FL
01.2023 - 06.2024
- Assisting with case planning and development.
- Managing legal research.
- Interviewing clients and running client consultations.
- Gathered facts and retrieve information.
- Drafted and analyzed legal documents.
- Collected and compiled technical information.
- Worked alongside attorneys to satisfy clients.
- Managed/drafted client monthly billing statements.
Service Advocate
Target
Lakeland, FL
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Analyzed guests' issues and complaints and initiated corrective actions.
- Greeted each guest and solved all issues and complained via face-to-face, through email or on the phone.
- Performed follow-up services for dissatisfied guests.
- Worked effectively with fellow team members to coordinate effective solutions to any question or concern.
Caddie/Food Runner
Topgolf
Jacksonville, FL
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Maintained speed of service for food orders while minimizing errors and complaints.
- Delivered correct food items to tables according to order documentation.
- Sanitized tables and followed proper cleaning methods to avoid food borne illnesses.
- Maintained kitchen productivity, guaranteeing timely preparation and serving of dishes alignment with customer specifications.
- Arranged and prepared tables to offer a memorable experience to guests.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular guests.
Child Caregiver
Care.com Inc
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Coordinated and facilitated effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play, and instruction.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Offered top-notch care to 3+ children at once, ranging from 3 months to 12 years.
- Drove 3 children to off-site recreation activities.
- Effectively communicate with parents about daily activities, positive developments, and issues.
Childcare Worker
First Baptist Church
Lakeland, FL
01.2014 - 01.2019
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where it is appropriate.
- Created and implemented diverse educational strategies to boost development.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Promoted good behavior with positive reinforcement methods.
Education
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
LAKELAND CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
LAKELAND, FL01.2019
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS - undefined
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA
JACKSONVILLE, FL01.2021
Bachelor's Degree - Early Childhood Education
Polk State College
Lakeland, FL12-2026
Skills
- Early childhood development
- Problem solving
- Creative thinking
- Caring
- Responsible
- Food preparation
- Food service
- Communication
- Leadership
- Time management
- Working collaboratively
- Working individually
- Customer service
- Adaptivity
- Empathy
- Decision-making
- Relationship building
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Motivating students
- Student engagement
- Parent-teacher communication
- Collaborative learning
- Student-centered learning
- Child development
- Small group instruction
Locations
- Lakeland, FL
- Jacksonville, FL
Timeline
Teacher
Polk County Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
Billing Specialist/Paralegal
Monk Law Group
01.2023 - 06.2024
Service Advocate
Target
01.2021 - 01.2023
Caddie/Food Runner
Topgolf
01.2020 - 01.2021
Child Caregiver
Care.com Inc
01.2019 - 01.2021
Childcare Worker
First Baptist Church
01.2014 - 01.2019
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS - undefined
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
LAKELAND CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Bachelor's Degree - Early Childhood Education
Polk State College