Denae Watson
Acworth,GA
Summary
Experienced early childhood educator with strong focus on creating engaging, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environments. Skilled in curriculum design, classroom management, and fostering positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues. Known for adaptability, teamwork, and achieving desired educational outcomes. Consistently reliable and responsive to changing classroom needs.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Endeavor Schools
Marietta, Ga
06.2024 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
- Strengthened communication skills among preschoolers through daily dialogue practice during circle time sessions.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
Lead Server
Olive Garden
Kennesaw, Ga
06.2021 - 11.2022
- Greeted customers, answered questions, and recommended specials to increase profits
- Handled POS systems to process orders, divide checks, and finalize amounts.
- Ensured meal quality by soliciting feedback and resolving concerns promptly.
- Showcased comprehensive knowledge of the restaurant's products.
- Maintained knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines, payment policies and security practices
Lead Sales Representative/Cashier
Ross
Acworth, Ga
10.2020 - 06.2021
- Facilitated the processing of purchases and returns through various payment methods.
- Explained return and exchange policy to enforce, and accepted merchandise for refunds or replacement with different items
- Engaged customers with a friendly smile and knowledgeable support to promote sales and build loyalty
- Established strong relationships with clients, resulting in increased repeat business and referrals.
Lead Sales Representative
Rack Rooms Shoes
Marietta, Ga
03.2020 - 10.2020
- Supported customer service goals and enhanced relations through friendly, knowledgeable, and positive communication
- Promoted a welcoming environment by acknowledging customers and engaging in conversation to identify footwear needs
- Operated a cash register, scanned items, bagged merchandise, and properly handled methods of payment to facilitate accurate sales transactions
- Unloaded trucks, stocked merchandise, and maintained aisles and product displays to foster neat, clean, and organized aisles and sales floors
Education
Associates Degree - Early Childhood Education
Georgia Highlands College
GeorgiaHigh School Diploma -
Orangeburg Wilkinson High School
Orangeburg, South Carolina05.2022
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Microsoft Outlook
- Sales Techniques
- Multitasking
- Prioritization
- Networking Skills
- Cash Handling
- Administration
- Reporting
- Phone Etiquette
- Email Etiquette
- Positive reinforcement
- Curriculum planning
- Communication and presentation
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
German
Limited Working
Education
Orangeburg, South Carolina,true,Georgia
Contact
Acworth, GA 30101
Certification
CPR Certification
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Endeavor Schools
06.2024 - Current
Lead Server
Olive Garden
06.2021 - 11.2022
Lead Sales Representative/Cashier
Ross
10.2020 - 06.2021
Lead Sales Representative
Rack Rooms Shoes
03.2020 - 10.2020
Associates Degree - Early Childhood Education
Georgia Highlands College
High School Diploma -
Orangeburg Wilkinson High School