Deja Baggs
Bremerton,WA
Summary
Creative and energetic Early Childhood Education professional dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Friendly, supportive and motivated with strong desire to promote student potential. Offering 1 year of experience with passion for building strong rapport with faculty, students and caregivers.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Toddler Teacher
Loving Hands Learning Center
02.2023 - Current
- Established routines and procedures that promoted a sense of orderliness, predictability, and security for toddlers
- Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom activities
- Implemented age-appropriate curriculum to meet needs of young learners
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting
- Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children
- Created a nurturing classroom environment that supported the social-emotional growth of young learners
- Use positive reinforcement and encouragement techniques to motivate students, celebrating their achievements and progress
Babysitter/Family Nanny
Various Families
01.2019 - Current
- Offered emotional support by actively listening to children's concerns
- Handled conflicts between siblings/children effectively
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts
- Organized, cleaned, and maintained environment
- Assisted with homework and read bedtime stories
- Implemented consistent routines for naptime, bedtime, meal preparation, and other daily tasks
- Worked closely with parents regarding behavioral issues implemented strategies that improved overall behavior patterns
- Transported children to and from school, daycare, appointments and other events
Lead Cashier
Scott McLendon’s Ace Hardware Store
05.2022 - 02.2023
- Learned duties for various positions and provided backup at key times
- Greet customers, counted money, clean, restock items, managed and helped co-workers with small issues
- Ensuring customers have my full attention and complete their transaction in a timely manner
- Managed tills and money, products faced and kept shelving free of misplaced items or trash
- Resolved customer complaints professionally, salvaging potentially negative experiences into positive ones
Shift Lead
Burger King
11.2019 - 05.2022
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities of crew members
- Ensured compliance with company policies as well as local health department regulations throughout daily operations.
- Greet customers, took food orders, cooked meals and prepped meals, ensure food gets out in a timely manner, washed dishes and cookware
- Oversaw cash handling procedures, ensuring accuracy and proper documentation at all times
- Enhanced customer satisfaction through effective conflict resolution and prompt service
- Managed inventory and ordered supplies to keep location well stocked with necessary supplies
Education
Early Childhood Education
Olympic College
Bremerton, WA06.2026
Bremerton High School
01.2021
Skills
- Training in food handling preparation
- Interactive Teaching
- Health and safety
- Organizational and Planning Skills
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Child CPR and First Aid
- Heart saver First Aid CPR AED
Timeline
Lead Toddler Teacher
Loving Hands Learning Center
02.2023 - Current
Lead Cashier
Scott McLendon’s Ace Hardware Store
05.2022 - 02.2023
Shift Lead
Burger King
11.2019 - 05.2022
Babysitter/Family Nanny
Various Families
01.2019 - Current
Early Childhood Education
Olympic College
Bremerton High School
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