Elizabeth Derrick
Kingsport
Summary
Kind and cheerful professional with several years of experience nurturing and caring for children. Successful at enforcing positive behavior, and applying behavior redirection to manage challenges. Strengths include strong communication skills and a commitment to fostering emotional, social, and cognitive development in children. Previous work has positively impacted child growth, learning engagement, and daycare operations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Daycare Assistant Teacher
Colonial Heights Baptist Church Daycare
Kingsport
03.2025 - Current
- Assisted lead teachers in implementing lesson plans and classroom activities.
- Maintained a safe and clean classroom environment for children's activities.
- Helped supervise children during playtime and group activities outdoors.
- Organized classroom materials and resources for various educational activities.
- Supervised children and participated with children in activities.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Assisted in planning and implementing age-appropriate educational activities.
- Fostered positive relationships with children to promote emotional well-being.
- Prepared meals, snacks and refreshments for children according to dietary needs and restrictions.
- Enforced rules to teach good manners and maintain safe environment.
Front Office Receptionist
Watauga Orthopedic
Kingsport
05.2024 - 01.2025
- Greeted patients and visitors with professionalism and warmth.
- Scheduled appointments and coordinated patient flow efficiently.
- Verified patient information and maintained accurate records in system.
- Assisted medical staff with administrative tasks as needed.
- Answered phone calls, transferred calls, took messages, and provided information to callers.
- Handled payment processing and provided customers with receipts and proper bills and change.
Online Personal Shopper
Walmart
Kingsport
05.2023 - 03.2024
- Managed online orders and ensured timely fulfillment processes.
- Utilized Walmart's online shopping platform for efficient order processing.
- Satisfied customers with quick, accurate service under tight deadlines.
- Organized consistent hourly deliveries by smoothly selecting and purchasing items.
Sales Associate
Ben Franklin Crafts
Kingsport
05.2020 - 04.2023
- Assisted customers in product selection and provided knowledgeable recommendations.
- Handled customer inquiries and resolved issues efficiently, ensuring satisfaction.
- Trained new associates on store procedures and customer service standards.
- Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts and counting money back change.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - General Studies
Northeast State Community College
Blountville, TN05-2023
Bachelors of Human Services - Minor in Trauma And Resilience
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TNSkills
- Child supervision
- Safety protocols
- Customer service
- Communication skills
- Problem solving
- Relationship building
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability
- First aid and CPR
- Child development
- Social development
- Early childhood development
Certification
- TN-ELDS for three year olds (37-48 Months)
- ACEs and th Role of Life Experiences in shaping brain development
- Infectious Disease Control
- Food allergies: Recognizing allergic reactions
- Administering Medication in child care setting
- Introduction to Early Literacy
- Recognizing and Reporting Suspected Child Abuse
- Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and Safety risks for infants
- CPR and First Aid
Timeline
Daycare Assistant Teacher
Colonial Heights Baptist Church Daycare
03.2025 - Current
Front Office Receptionist
Watauga Orthopedic
05.2024 - 01.2025
Online Personal Shopper
Walmart
05.2023 - 03.2024
Sales Associate
Ben Franklin Crafts
05.2020 - 04.2023
Associate of Applied Science - General Studies
Northeast State Community College
Bachelors of Human Services - Minor in Trauma And Resilience
East Tennessee State University
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