D’Ondra V. Ellison
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Teacher
Childcare Network #157
03.2015 - 06.2017
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
Early Head Start Teacher
Little Hands And Feet Daycare
06.2017 - 03.2020
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
Lead Teacher, Two-Year-Olds Classroom
Kelley Austin KinderCare Learning Center
03.2020 - Current
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with state curricula.
- Observed and recorded teacher methods to suggest improvements and increase student interest.
- Worked with staff to raise funds new classroom technology and trained teachers on use.
Cashier
Great Stops
01.2015 - 03.2015
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
Cashier
Wendy’s
07.2013 - 03.2015
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
Inspector
Ann’s House of Nuts
05.2010 - 08.2010
- Inspect a variety of peanuts down an assembly line
Cashier
McDonald’s
08.2008 - 07.2009
- Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Addressed customer needs and made product recommendations to increase sales.
- Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
- Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Child Development And Family Studies
North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, NC11.2014
Skills
- Hard working and reliable
- Neat, clean and professional appearance
- Energetic
- Comfortable standing long periods of time
- Friendly and outgoing
- Customer Interaction
- Time Management Skills
- Team Contribution
Certification
CPR & First Aid Safety
SIDS
Timeline
Lead Teacher, Two-Year-Olds Classroom
Kelley Austin KinderCare Learning Center
03.2020 - Current
Early Head Start Teacher
Little Hands And Feet Daycare
06.2017 - 03.2020
Lead Teacher
Childcare Network #157
03.2015 - 06.2017
Cashier
Great Stops
01.2015 - 03.2015
Cashier
Wendy’s
07.2013 - 03.2015
Inspector
Ann’s House of Nuts
05.2010 - 08.2010
Cashier
McDonald’s
08.2008 - 07.2009
Bachelor of Science - Child Development And Family Studies
North Carolina A & T State University
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