Dina Blankenship
Berea,OH
Summary
I will give you a brief background of myself in a few sentences. I am a wife, teacher, mother of 6. I have worked with children for twenty-two plus years. I have had many challenges and hurdles in the classroom, each which was a learning experiences. Patience, empathy, and flexibility are among the things that I have learned and basically perfected. I love teaching and my classroom. I am ready for a new challenge in my career. I am excited to give it my all in anything I do. I have a great personality and many talents. In my free time I like to stay busy with my children doing crafts, cooking or just hanging out enjoying their company. I have many qualities and knowledge that make me an asset to any job.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Lead Teacher
The Centers
11.2002 - Current
- Completed documentation on individual children and teachers for recordkeeping.
- Planned and prepared activities for preschool students.
- Built strong relationships with parents, providing regular updates on student progress and addressing concerns promptly.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment, fostering respect, empathy, and teamwork among students.
- Provided open and loving environment where children direct learning process.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, offering guidance on lesson planning, classroom management techniques, and parent communication strategies.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Enhanced student learning experiences by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into lesson plans.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Administered assessments for each child and tracked results.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Sales Associate
Hallmark
04.2016 - 03.2020
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
- Collaborated with team members to improve overall store performance, sharing best practices, and offering support as needed.
- Increased sales revenue by building strong rapport with customers and recommending appropriate products based on their needs.
Education
Bachelors - Education
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH12.2011
Associates Degree - Education Administration
Cuyahoga Community College
Cleveland, OH06.2000
College Prep
Brooklyn High School
Brooklyn Ohio 06.1995
Skills
- Artistic Expression
- Childcare needs
- Safety awareness
- Gross Motor Skills Development
- Documentation and Record Keeping
- Safety Precautions
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Training and mentoring
- Fine motor skills development
- Nutrition and Health
- Lesson Planning
- Creative Teaching Strategies
- Outdoor Play Supervision
- Key decision making
- Lesson development
- Sensory Integration
- Music and Movement
- Compliance understanding
- Early Childhood Education
- Special Needs Support
Accomplishments
I am certified in cpr and child abuse.
Languages
Italian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Sales Associate
Hallmark
04.2016 - 03.2020
Preschool Lead Teacher
The Centers
11.2002 - Current
Bachelors - Education
University of Cincinnati
Associates Degree - Education Administration
Cuyahoga Community College
College Prep
Brooklyn High School
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