Cynthia (Cindy) Smith
Frederick,MD
Summary
Enthusiastic Lead Teacher brings over 15 years of experience in early childhood education. Passionate about child development and learning. Friendly, outgoing and adaptable in approach. Teacher that provides students with safe and nurturing learning environment. Possesses excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills. Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher, Three-Year-Olds Classroom
Clubhouse Kids LLC
08.2023 - Current
- Enhanced learning experience by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects in daily lessons.
- Developed strong relationships with students and parents, fostering a supportive classroom environment.
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies, maintaining a well-disciplined and focused learning atmosphere.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary curriculum units that connected various subject areas.
- Utilized differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse student needs and learning styles.
- Assessed student progress regularly through formative and summative assessments, providing targeted feedback for improvement.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and offering guidance on effective teaching strategies.
- Designed engaging lesson plans tailored to the unique interests of three-year-olds, promoting curiosity and enthusiasm for learning.
- Cultivated a love for reading among students by incorporating age-appropriate literature into the curriculum.
- Established clear expectations for behavior, leading to increased focus during instructional time.
- Developed social-emotional skills in students by modeling empathy, self-regulation, and communication techniques in the classroom setting.
- Championed a positive classroom culture by celebrating student achievements and fostering mutual respect among peers.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Lead Teacher, Three-Year-Olds Classroom
The Valley School
08.2022 - 08.2023
- 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.
- Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
- Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with state curricula.
Manager
The Original Popcorn House
05.2020 - 10.2022
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Increased team productivity by implementing streamlined processes and effective communication strategies.
- Reduced operational costs through comprehensive process improvement initiatives and resource management.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Optimized resource allocation by conducting regular performance evaluations and providing personalized coaching for staff development.
- Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
- Managed budgets effectively, ensuring optimal financial performance while investing in necessary resources for business growth.
- Mentored junior team members for career advancement, fostering a pipeline of future leaders within the organization.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
Supervisor
Lidl US
10.2021 - 08.2022
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Handled customer complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
- Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
- Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives, and communication goals.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
- Reduced employee turnover by fostering a positive work environment and providing ongoing feedback to staff members.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
- Implemented safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents and maintain compliance with industry standards.
- Collaborated with other departments to achieve organizational goals, fostering teamwork across various functions.
- Conducted performance evaluations for staff members, identifying areas of improvement and guiding professional development plans.
- Resolved conflicts among team members promptly, maintaining a harmonious working environment conducive to productivity.
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Mentored junior staff members in their career development, sharing knowledge from years of experience in the field.
- Identified operational inefficiencies and implemented corrective measures, leading to an overall increase in effectiveness.
- Demonstrated commitment to the organization''s core values, leading by example and fostering a culture of excellence.
- Achieved results by working with staff to meet established targets.
- Enforced rules and regulations outlined in company manual to set forth expectations comprehensibly and consistently.
- Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance with established specifications.
- Identified unsafe or unhealthful workplace conditions or hazards to enforce safe work practices and procedures.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
- Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
- Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
- Observed packing operations to verify conformance to specifications.
Education
High School Diploma -
FSK High School
Union Bridge, Md06.1988
Skills
- Motivating and Inspiring Students
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
- Progress Tracking and Reporting
- Daily Schedule Creation
- Basic Skills Teaching
- Mathematics Instruction
- Age-Appropriate Activities
- Literacy development
- Early Childhood Education
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Special Needs Support
- Fine Motor Skills
- Creative Teaching Strategies
- Art and Music Integration
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Outdoor Play Supervision
- Gross Motor Skills
- Classroom Management
- Child Development
- Activity Planning
- Classroom Organization
- Lesson Planning
- Daycare management
Timeline
Lead Teacher, Three-Year-Olds Classroom
Clubhouse Kids LLC
08.2023 - Current
Lead Teacher, Three-Year-Olds Classroom
The Valley School
08.2022 - 08.2023
Supervisor
Lidl US
10.2021 - 08.2022
Manager
The Original Popcorn House
05.2020 - 10.2022
High School Diploma -
FSK High School
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