Denika Groom
Carson
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Mid-columbia Children's Council, excelling in creative teaching and fostering emotional growth. Adept at parent-teacher communication and classroom organization, ensuring a nurturing environment. Recognized for dependability and a strong work ethic, driving positive outcomes and enhancing developmental milestones for toddlers. Passionate about continual improvement and learning.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Infant/Toddler Lead Teacher
Mid-columbia Children's Council
Stevenson, WA
01.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to toddler developmental milestones.
- Fostered a safe and nurturing classroom environment promoting emotional and social growth.
- Collaborated with parents to provide regular updates on child progress and classroom activities.
- Guided support staff in daily classroom operations, ensuring adherence to best practices.
- Monitored classroom behavior, implementing positive reinforcement strategies to encourage good conduct.
- Organized hands-on educational experiences that promoted exploration and creativity among toddlers.
Customer Service Representative
Columbia Hardware
Carson, WA
04.2021 - 01.2022
- Resolved customer inquiries efficiently, ensuring high satisfaction and retention rates.
- Processed product returns and exchanges, adhering to company policies for accuracy.
- Assisted in training new representatives on customer service protocols and systems.
- Monitored inventory levels, coordinating with other departments to fulfill customer orders promptly.
- Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
Self Employed- Mom
Myself
Graham, WA
01.2014 - 07.2021
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all family members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Education
Associates - Early Childhood Education
Columbia Gorge Community College
The Dalles, OR06-2026
CDA - Early Childhood Education
Council For Professional Recognition
Online 01-2023
Skills
- Respectfulness
- Creative teaching
- Dependability
- Classroom organization
- Parent-teacher communication
- Positive reinforcement
- Age-appropriate activities
- Special needs support
- Strong work ethic
- Friendly and likeable
- Loves children
- Multitasking and organization
Accomplishments
- Supervised groups of up to 1:8 Ratio children from three months to 3 years of age.
- Inputted documentation while providing strong lesson plans to build connection in play.
- Build a successful classroom based of trust, love and respect growing my classroom from one student to 8 in a year time- frame.
Certification
Child Development Associate® (CDA) - Center-Based, Infant-Toddler
Languages
English
Full Professional
American Sign Language
Elementary
Timeline
Infant/Toddler Lead Teacher
Mid-columbia Children's Council
01.2022 - Current
Customer Service Representative
Columbia Hardware
04.2021 - 01.2022
Self Employed- Mom
Myself
01.2014 - 07.2021
Associates - Early Childhood Education
Columbia Gorge Community College
CDA - Early Childhood Education
Council For Professional Recognition