Ellie Blake
Natick,MA
Summary
Developed strong skills in creating supportive and engaging learning environments within educational setting. Adaptable and ready to transition into new field, bringing experience in managing groups and facilitating activities. Aiming to apply these skills to contribute positively to dynamic and collaborative workplace.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Bright Horizons
09.2023 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Sales Associate
Francesca's Boutique
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Political Science And Law
Thomas College
Waterville, ME06-2028
Natick Highschool
Natick, MA05-2024
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Behavior management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Positive role model and mentor
- Public speaking
- Classroom instruction
- Conflict resolution
Certification
- EEC License - March 2025
- CPR and AED License - September 2023
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Teacher
Bright Horizons
09.2023 - Current
Sales Associate
Francesca's Boutique
02.2023 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Political Science And Law
Thomas College
Natick Highschool
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