Deja Knight
Atascadero,CA
Summary
A highly motivated individual with over five years of experience working with children and families in the early education industry seeks a new opportunity. Adept at developing collaborative relationships with team members and families to positively impact children's learning and lives. Passionate about continuing to support children and families in my community.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Atascadero Children's Center
Atascadero, CA
04.2017 - 12.2022
- Created a stimulating, nurturing, and safe environment for children.
- Planned and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum.
- Established positive relationships with parents and guardians by regularly communicating student progress.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
- Implemented the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning to promote social emotional development in the classroom.
- Observed children to record development.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers on various projects related to curriculum design and implementation.
- Identified early signs of emotional and developmental problems in children to bring concerns to parents' attention.
Receptionist
Infinity Mortgage
Paso Robles, CA
09.2016 - 03.2018
- Protected clients' rights by maintaining confidentiality of personal and financial information.
- Managed all incoming mail distribution, courier services, faxes, and photocopying documents as requested.
- Greeted visitors and provided them with assistance.
- Maintained an organized filing system of confidential client information in accordance with company policy.
- Answered multi-line telephone with polite tone of voice to provide general information and answer inquiries.
- Maintained a neat reception area by organizing materials and tidying up furniture.
Shift Manager/Key Holder
Yogurt Creations
Atascadero, CA
07.2014 - 05.2016
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Trained new employees to meet job requirements.
- Maintained order and cleanliness of work areas to conform with health codes.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development
California State University - East Bay
Hayward, CA12-2023
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Cuesta College
San Luis Obispo, CA05-2019
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom Management
- Calm and Patient
- Observational Skills
- Client Confidentiality
- Compassionate
- Teamwork and Collaboration
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Atascadero Children's Center
04.2017 - 12.2022
Receptionist
Infinity Mortgage
09.2016 - 03.2018
Shift Manager/Key Holder
Yogurt Creations
07.2014 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development
California State University - East Bay
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Cuesta College
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