Donna Benlly
Mesa,AZ
Summary
Ambitious Preschool Teacher passionate about maintaining well-balanced and encouraging learning environment. Versed in student assessments and class planning. Patient and understanding team player dedicated to supporting school mission and student success. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher/ Director
Great Start Preschool
Gilbert, AZ
05.2024 - 09.2024
- Facilitated developmentally appropriate learning activities to promote physical, social, emotional and cognitive growth.
- Provided a safe and nurturing environment for children to learn and explore their interests.
- Planned, organized and supervised daily activities for preschoolers.
- Collaborated with parents to ensure they were informed of their child's progress in school.
- Assisted in maintaining records related to student performance, attendance and other pertinent information.
- Actively engaged families through open communication about their children's progress at school.
- Utilized instructional materials such as books, games, art supplies, music instruments to enhance the learning experience of preschoolers.
- Managed day-to-day operations including meal preparation, snack times, outdoor playtime.
- Served as a liaison between the school administration, parents and students regarding any issues or concerns related to the classroom setting.
- Established effective communication channels with parents, faculty, and students.
- Managed financial resources allocated for the preschool program, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting activities.
- Ensured compliance with state licensing regulations as well as federal laws related to early childhood education programs.
- Prepared monthly reports outlining the overall performance of the preschool program.
- Provided guidance to teachers on lesson planning and instructional strategies that would lead to better learning outcomes among students.
- Reviewed applications from prospective families interested in enrolling their children into the program.
- Assisted teachers with developing age-appropriate curricula that meets all state standards for early childhood education programs.
- Performed various administrative tasks such as ordering supplies or equipment needed by faculty members or students.
- Oversaw day-to-day activities of preschool.
- Handled admission and placement of new students.
- Reported health concerns and posted health warnings in case of illness.
- Monitored compliance with state, federal and company regulations, standards and requirements.
Laundromat Attendant
Handee Laundromat- Brownstone Management
Winslow, AZ
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Assisted customers with the use of washers, dryers, and other laundry equipment.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area throughout shift.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies such as soap powders, fabric softeners., and restocked when necessary.
- Handled cash payments from customers for laundry services rendered.
- Cleaned lint traps after every load of laundry was completed.
- Performed daily maintenance tasks such as cleaning machines inside and out, mopping floors, dusting shelves.
- Answered incoming phone calls regarding store hours, prices, services provided, while providing excellent customer service at all times.
- Complied with corporate and department standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient operations.
- Took payment for completed services and issued receipts with cash register or POS system.
Preschool Teacher
Poohs Playhouse
Winslow, AZ
09.2005 - 01.2013
- Assisted in providing a safe and secure environment for children.
- Conducted classroom activities to stimulate physical, mental, and social development of preschool students.
- Established positive relationships with parents and guardians by regularly communicating student progress.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated creative teaching techniques.
- Supervised outdoor playtime while ensuring safety regulations were followed.
- Provided individual attention to each student as needed during class time.
- Incorporated music, art, games, books, blocks, puzzles into daily instruction.
- Led story time sessions designed to promote literacy skills among young learners.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
Education
High School Diploma -
Winslow High School
Winslow, AZ05-2004
Some College (No Degree) -
Maricopa Community Colleges, Scottsdale Community College
Scottsdale, AZSome College (No Degree) -
Northland Pioneer College
Winslow, AZSkills
- Health and safety
- Daycare management
- Calm and patient
- Excellent classroom management
- Toileting and feeding
- Compliance procedures
- Safety regulations compliance
- First Aid Certification
- Parental Communication
- Health and Safety Regulations
- Conflict Resolution
- Support teachers
- Problem-solving abilities
- Communication Skills
- Licensing Regulations
- Staff Training
- Early Childhood Education
- CPR Certified
Timeline
Preschool Teacher/ Director
Great Start Preschool
05.2024 - 09.2024
Laundromat Attendant
Handee Laundromat- Brownstone Management
01.2013 - 01.2014
Preschool Teacher
Poohs Playhouse
09.2005 - 01.2013
High School Diploma -
Winslow High School
Some College (No Degree) -
Maricopa Community Colleges, Scottsdale Community College
Some College (No Degree) -
Northland Pioneer College
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