Corin Justa
Richland,MI
Summary
Creative and energetic Early Childhood Education professional devoted to offering diverse activity plans and experiential learning opportunities to enhance individual development. Friendly, supportive and motivated with strong desire to promote student potential. Offering fifteen years of experience with passion for building strong rapport with faculty, students and caregivers.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager
Brewsters Smokehouse
12.2017 - Current
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
Teacher Associate
Kalamazoo Public Schools
10.2017 - Current
- Built and maintained productive relationships between students, teachers and parents.
- Helped lead teacher set up and manage classroom and outdoor activities.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Maintained consistent classroom schedule with wide range of experiences.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Watched and documented behaviors for use in identifying areas in need of support.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
Server, Bartender, Assistant Manager
Aubrees Resturant
01.2016 - 12.2017
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
Server, Bartender, Shift Supervisor
North And Deli And Spirits
05.2009 - 11.2013
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Conducted regular inventory count to keep bar and drink supplies stocked, avoiding expensive rush orders.
- Completed store opening and closing procedures and balanced tills.
Child Care Provider
Ark Angels Daycare
01.2008 - 10.2012
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play, and instruction.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Met with parents about daily activities, positive developments, and issues.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Planned and guided age-appropriate tasks like reading, crafts and [Type].
- Encouraged children to develop healthy social and emotional skills.
- Worked with children to develop good cognitive, physical and language skills.
- Assisted in potty training and other daily hygiene activities to support child development.
- Facilitated learning through play, stories and outdoor activities for successful child outcomes.
Education
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MINo Degree - Early Childhood Education
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Kalamazoo, MINo Degree - Early Childhood Education
Kellogg Community College
Battle Creek, MIHigh School Diploma -
Gull Lake High School
Richland, MI05.2008
Skills
- Managing Multiple Tasks
- Project Management
- Team Leadership
- Staff Management
- Time Management
- Differentiated Instruction
- Multicultural Populations
- Creative Lesson Plan Development
- Effective Listening
- Advocacy
- Positive Learning Environment
- Behavioral Skills Development
- Co-Teaching and Co-Planning
- Teaching
- Parent and Student Communication
- Grant Writing
- Thematic Study Techniques
- Creative Instruction Style
- Child Development
- Distance Learning Platforms
- Student Evaluation
- Family Involvement
- Behavior Management
- Social-Emotional Learning Training
Timeline
Manager
Brewsters Smokehouse
12.2017 - Current
Teacher Associate
Kalamazoo Public Schools
10.2017 - Current
Server, Bartender, Assistant Manager
Aubrees Resturant
01.2016 - 12.2017
Server, Bartender, Shift Supervisor
North And Deli And Spirits
05.2009 - 11.2013
Child Care Provider
Ark Angels Daycare
01.2008 - 10.2012
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
Western Michigan University
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
Kellogg Community College
High School Diploma -
Gull Lake High School
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