Devoted Substitute Teacher with hands-on experience cultivating warm, nurturing environments for children. Talented in organizing and leading educational activities and monitoring behavior. Observant team player focused on promoting health and development in children.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Art Teacher
CD Hullinger Art Studio
San Jose, CA
05.2016 - 03.2020
Planned, prepared and delivered instructional activities related to various art mediums.
Encouraged student creativity with motivation, positive feedback and constructive criticism.
Designed lesson plans and modified according to student progress.
Earned positive feedback from parents regarding classroom instruction and student learning success.
Managed student behavior in classroom with appropriate behavior strategies.
Hung art in classroom and in school hallways to display students' work.
Enforced rules to teach good manners and maintain safe environment.
Art Teacher's Assistant
CD Hullinger Art Studio
San Jose, CA
05.2015 - 03.2020
Mixed paint, distributed drawing materials and cleaned up spills, enabling teacher to focus on classroom instruction.
Managed daily attendance and reported absences and tardies to Owner for parental notification.
Attended in-services, workshops and seminars.
Maintain organization and cleanliness of the Studio to create a safe space for parents and students.
Studio Helper
CD Hullinger Art Studio
San Jose, CA
05.2016 - 03.2020
Maintained organization, cleanliness and safety in work areas.
Read plans and specifications to determine work activities.
Supported teachers by preparing different art mediums for the planned art projects.
Organized classroom spaces to meet students' learning needs and smoothly manage planned activities.
Cashier
Michaels Arts and Crafts
San Jose, CA
07.2022 - 12.2022
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.
Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
Processed returns and exchanges of merchandise in accordance with store policies.
Conducted price checks for special orders or discounts as requested by customers.
Assisted customers over the phone regarding store operations, product information and order placement.
Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
Provided excellent customer service while promoting loyalty programs to increase sales potential.
Adhered to loss prevention policies such as monitoring suspicious activity in order to prevent shoplifting.
Performed other duties as assigned by management.
Dog Playgroup Leader
We Love Dogs Doggy Daycare and Grooming
Palo Alto, CA
01.2023 - 09.2023
Played with dogs to maintain socialization and reduce stress.
Fed and watered animals in care, following special diets and regular medication administration schedules.
Maintained clean and orderly play yards, kennels and cages.
Developed long-term relationships with the dogs and bonded with the animals through regular contact.
Taught animals sit, stay and other basic commands.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment and surfaces to protect animal and staff health.
Monitored animals during group play sessions for signs of aggressive or fearful behavior.
Observed animal physical conditions to detect illness or unhealthy conditions requiring medical care.
Caregiver
Home Helpers Santa Clara
Santa Clara
01.2024 - Current
Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping and monitoring food consumption levels.
Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards governing home health care services.