Denea Sophus
Pearland,TX
Summary
Dynamic educator and caregiver with a proven track record in fostering student engagement and literacy development, demonstrated at Children's Learning Adventure. Skilled in classroom organization and offering emotional support, I excel in creating stimulating learning environments and enhancing student achievement. Expertise in early childhood education and parent communication, achieving significant improvements in student learning outcomes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Floater Teacher
Childrens Learning Adventure
03.2023 - 01.2024
- Built and maintained environment that stimulated learning and supported student achievement.
- Exercised great adaptability in transitioning between assigned classrooms.
- Supported students from varying backgrounds in ways necessary for successful grade completion.
- Counseled students needing occasional emotional support.
Caregiver
DeBase Family
02.2021 - 01.2024
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
Front End Cashier
Chick Fil A
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Operated register system to process new purchases, item returns, and merchandise exchanges.
- Processed credit card, EBT, and gift certificate payments with electronic computer system.
- Maintained organized and orderly front end and removed carts, baskets, and debris.
- Approached every question or concern with calm and level-headed approach.
- Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
- Maintained current knowledge of store promotions and highlighted sales to customers.
- Handled cash with high accuracy and took care to check bills for fraud.
Floater Teacher
Hope For Children
10.2011 - 09.2015
- Supported students from varying backgrounds in ways necessary for successful grade completion.
- Counseled students needing occasional emotional support.
- Exercised great adaptability in transitioning between assigned classrooms.
- Built and maintained environment that stimulated learning and supported student achievement.
- Facilitated extra-curricular activities and assemblies in collaboration with other supervisory and supporting staff.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
Education
High School Diploma -
Huntington High School
Huntington, NY06.2007
Skills
- Physical Education
- Early Childhood Education
- Literacy development
- Lesson Planning
- Parent Communication
- Activity Planning
- Group Instruction
- Physical education instruction
- Organizational abilities
- Classroom Organization
- Student Engagement
- Safety awareness
Timeline
Floater Teacher
Childrens Learning Adventure
03.2023 - 01.2024
Caregiver
DeBase Family
02.2021 - 01.2024
Front End Cashier
Chick Fil A
08.2019 - 03.2020
Floater Teacher
Hope For Children
10.2011 - 09.2015
High School Diploma -
Huntington High School
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