Cydney Cannon
Fontana,CA
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
12.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to enhance student learning experiences.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting social, emotional, and cognitive development.
- Mentored new teachers on best practices in classroom management and instructional strategies.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Implemented individualized learning strategies to enhance student performance and engagement.
Resident Counselor
Upward Bound
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Completed two weeks of live-in training, including CPR and First Aid certification.
- Served as a teaching assistant for English and Senior Seminar classes, helping students strengthen their writing and prepare for college applications.
- Took initiative during my free time to read assigned class books (Fahrenheit 451 and The Hunger Games) and quiz students before class to help them better understand the material and build confidence in discussions.
- Led a core group of students through daily bonding and enrichment activities that encouraged teamwork, accountability, and self-growth.
- Collaborated closely with fellow resident counselors (“Red Team”) to support student development and create a safe, structured, and inclusive community.
- Balanced approachability and leadership by maintaining trust with students while upholding program rules through a positive behavior points system.
Social Media Team Lead
CPP Foundation
12.2023 - 05.2025
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address program plans.
- Leading a team as well as being assertive and not overbearing.
- Canva design skills.
- Working with excel.
- Coming up with program/events ideas.
- Working with team on passives.
- Co-lead in an interest group.
Retail Merchandise Associate
TJ Maxx, TJX Companies
10.2024 - 01.2025
- Built relationships with customers through friendly interactions.
- Created displays to promote merchandise, such as special sales or seasonal items.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for optimal productivity and worker safety.
- Fostered strong relationships with store staff and management to ensure smooth operation of merchandising activities.
Cashier
CPP Foundation
12.2021 - 11.2023
- Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
- Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
- Answered customer questions and provided store information.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
- Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer services.
- Preserved appearance of store by arranging and replenishing displays and merchandise racks.
- Directed trash removal and sanitation procedures to keep aisles and register area organized.
Camp Counselor
ASI
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Supervised and mentored children ages 5–12, leading daily activities including arts and crafts, sports, singing, games, and field trips.
- Helped campers build confidence and self-esteem through consistent encouragement, guidance, and positive reinforcement.
- Established trusting relationships to help ease children’s fears and create a welcoming, supportive camp environment.
- Adapted activities to match individual and group abilities, ensuring safety and inclusion for all campers.
- Used age-appropriate boundaries and choices to guide behavior, balancing empathy with clear structure and accountability.
- Enforced camp policies to maintain a safe and respectful space for every participant.
- Introduced and facilitated a daily “Kudos” activity, recognizing each child’s positive actions and achievements—helping boost morale and self-confidence across the group.
Education
MBA - Human Resources Management
University of Redlands
Redlands, CA05.2027
Bachelor of Psychology -
Cal Poly Pomona
Pomona, California05.2025
High School Diploma - undefined
Rancho Cucamonga High School
Rancho Cucamonga05.2021
Skills
- Communication
- Time management
- Honest and Dependable
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Customer Assistance
- Positive Reinforcement
- People skills
- Problem Solving
- Detail-Oriented
- Cooperative Attitude
- Relationship Building
- Labeling requirements
- Customer Service
- Work Task Prioritization
- Honest and ethical
- First Aid and CPR
Timeline
Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
12.2025 - Current
Resident Counselor
Upward Bound
06.2025 - 08.2025
Retail Merchandise Associate
TJ Maxx, TJX Companies
10.2024 - 01.2025
Social Media Team Lead
CPP Foundation
12.2023 - 05.2025
Camp Counselor
ASI
05.2023 - 07.2023
Cashier
CPP Foundation
12.2021 - 11.2023
High School Diploma - undefined
Rancho Cucamonga High School
MBA - Human Resources Management
University of Redlands
Bachelor of Psychology -
Cal Poly Pomona