Elena-Maria Clayton
Close Reach Academy Arlington
Marysville,WA
5
years of professional experience
I am a Reliable and detail oriented professional with experience in customer service, scheduling,documentation, and fast paced environments. Strong communication skills with the ability to assist families, verify information, manage records, and handle confidential data accurately.Quick learner who adapts easily to new systems and procedures.
Work History
Preschool Lead Teacher
2 Years- Planned and implemented developmentally appropriate activities for toddlers ages 2-3 years that supported social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
- Created and maintained a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment that met licensing requirements and center policies.
- Conducted daily observations and documented children's developmental progress to communicate with families and support individualized learning goals.
- Built positive relationships with children and families through consistent communication and collaboration.
- Supervised classroom staff and delegated tasks to ensure smooth daily operations.
- Assisted with potty training, diapering, meal service, and maintaining children's daily routines.
- Managed classroom schedules, transitions, and behavior using positive guidance techniques.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations, including sanitizing toys, completing daily health checks, and maintaining accurate records.
- Served as the main opener and key holder, arriving before operating hours to unlock the facility, disarm security systems, complete opening safety checks, and prepare classrooms for the day.
- Performed opening duties such as setting up learning materials, reviewing staff schedules, checking attendance systems, and ensuring classrooms were clean and
- Maintained confidentiality and handled sensitive information professionally.
- Collaborated with administration and teaching staff to support center-wide initiatives and provide high-quality early childhood education.
- Responded appropriately to emergencies and followed established procedures to ensure the safety and well-being of children and staff.
DBO of Shoes
9 Months- Pulled merchandise from inventory storage and documented quantities to maintain
Contributed to overall business growth by participating in training sessions anc taying up-to-date on industry trends and best practices in shed construction - Ability to communicate and interact with guest to build an positively impact on guest experiences and resolving guest concerns.
- Guest service advocate
- Work both independently and with a team
- Supported team leads in coordinating tasks efficiently during complex projects or tight deadlines.
Cashier Assistant
1 Year 1 Month- Trained staff in product education, salesmanship, cash accuracy, and accountability, continuously increased monthly sales goals, guest relationships, and
- Excellent customer service by attentively listening and strategically solving complex
- Pulled merchandise from inventory storage and documented quantities to maintain accuracy and store metrics.
- Responsible for maintaining cleanliness and order the checkout areas, as well as performing other designated cleaning tasks.
- Contributed to overall business growth by participating in training sessions and staying up-to-date on industry trends and best practices in shed construction techniques.
Material Handling
3 Months- Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
- Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
- Bought carts to verifier to check what goes onto truck and how much goes on trailer.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
Private Nanny
3 Months- Responsible for the care of up to three children ranging from the age 4 months to 5 years old.
- Take two of kids to school and pick them up on days bus didn't drop them off
- Would make breakfast and lunch for them, clean up messes from meals
- deep clean kitchen, wash all their clothes and dry all of clothes, would even do some art and crafts with the kids
- baby had feeding tube so would clean feeding tube bag, warm up bottles and pre make bottles, did tummy time and play with toys making sure strength for tummy for growing
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
Style Consultant
6 Months- Delivered presentations on fashion trends and styling tips for corporate clients and special events, expanding brand's reach and reputation in industry.
- Used device called "MyDevice" to manage floor counts of merchandised product, look item up for guest and inform them whether we have product or size they need or if another store has what they are looking for.
- Improved store reputation by consistently delivering outstanding results in personal styling sessions, leading to increased word-of-mouth referrals.
- Prioritized helping customers over completing other routine tasks in store.
- Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts, and printed receipts to ring up customers.
- Offered each customer top-notch, personal service to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
- Monitored customers for signs of security concerns and escalated issues to management.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Handled returns and exchanges professionally, resolving customer issues while adhering to company policies.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging
Education
Initial Early Childhood Care And Education
High School Diploma
- Awarded College Bound Scholarship
- Lettered in varsity cheer high school
- Industry recognized certificate for the class of Child Development.
- Awarded student of the month for multiple months through out the four years in
- Awarded advanced placement scholar medal for taking five college level classes.
- Awarded career readiness honor cord
- Extracurricular Activities: Panther Crue- Helped incoming freshmen adjust to the new school, new environment's well with help them understand some homework they are struggling with.
- Volunteered to Beautify Bonney Lake- Cleaning up the city that included picking up trash, putting bark down at the Police Department, putting up new artwork at a daycare as well with planting fruits and vegetables in the city garden.
- National Honor Society- Elevated Bonney Lake High School to commitment to the values of scholarships, leaderships as well build character.
- Varsity Cheer team- Was a cheerleader for Bonney Lake High School of the year 2019-2020, Cheered for Wrestling, Basketball, Football and Soccer. Performed at school assemblies as well with welcoming incoming freshmen.
- Homecoming Princess- Won homecoming princess my junior year of High School by going to all sports event, played games at lunch such as cup stacking, and decorated a whole entire hallway for homecoming week.
- Completed AP course in AP Psychology, AP biology, AP Chemistry, AP
Governments and politics and AP wold history.
Skills
Curriculum Planning & Implementation
Child Observation & Documentation
Health
Safety & Sanitation Compliance
Conflict Resolution & Problem-Solving
Developmentally Appropriate Practices
Adaptability & Flexibility
Record Keeping & Confidentiality
Strong Interpersonal & Communication
Skills
Dependable and Reliable
Customer Service Experience
Early Childhood Development
Knowledge
Positive Behavior Guidance
Family Communication & Relationship
Building
Team Leadership & Staff Mentoring
Time Management & Organization
Infant
toddler
and preschool care.
Attention to Detail
Microsoft Office Proficiency
Collaboration & Teamwork
Multitasking in Fast-Paced
• First Aid/CPR Certified
Customer Service
Remote Communication
Microsoft Office
Time Management
Organization
Leadership
Problem Solving
Multitasking
Timeline
DBO of Shoes
Target
11.2024 - 08.2025Read More
Preschool Lead Teacher
Close Reach Academy Arlington
08.2024 - 08.2026Read More
Cashier Assistant
Jcpennys
09.2022 - 10.2023Read More
Material Handling
Staffmark
08.2022 - 11.2022Read More
Private Nanny
Care.com
04.2022 - 07.2022Read More
Style Consultant
Target
10.2021 - 04.2022Read More
Everett Community College
Initial Early Childhood Care And Education
Read More
Bonney Lake High School
High School Diploma
Read More