Emily Gray
La Petite Academy of Grafton
Newport News,Virginia
Summary
Possesses versatile skills in project management, problem-solving, and collaboration. Brings fresh perspective and strong commitment to quality and success. Recognized for adaptability and proactive approach in delivering effective solutions.
1
Certification
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Toddler teacher
11 Months- At La Petite Academy, I would work with children of all ages but mostly infants, toddlers, and twos. Attended to each child patiently and calmly, fostering a nurturing environment. I would change diapers, serve food, warm bottles and feed them to each particular child. Because of my reliability, I closed out classrooms at the end of each day. I would talk to parents and relay their needs to my boss. I would also ensure top quality care for their child.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to individual learning styles.
- Fostered a nurturing environment that encouraged social, emotional, and cognitive development.
- Collaborated with parents to share progress reports and address developmental concerns.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss developmental milestones and address concerns effectively.
- Organized daily activities that promoted creative expression through art, music, and storytelling.
- Monitored individual progress, adapting activities to meet diverse learning needs and abilities.
Floater
3 Months- Bright Heights is a daycare for kids from infants to 12 years old. I would go to different classes and help assist the teachers in their day-to-day classroom activities. Depending on the room I would take part in potty training, diaper or pull up changes, serving breakfast, lunch and snack, leading classrooms during instruction, putting in updates into ProCare for the parents of each child to see, warming bottles, and feeding infants their bottles or their own personal food. Preferred working with 2 and 3 year olds while enjoying interactions with all age groups.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
Teachers Assistant
1 Year 7 Months- Sylvan is a tutoring center for kids 5-18. Assisted in teaching children by providing support and guidance throughout learning activities. Welcomed students upon arrival at the tutoring center., organized materials for all age groups, created folders. I did work directly with students k-12. I was the best with lower elementary. I would do math facts, sight words, and oral fluency with students. Learned and implemented attendance tracking procedures independently. I also helped with student placement based on observation of who worked well with certain teachers and who worked well with other students. I also delivered lessons, scored lessons and taught them to the children.
- Assisted lead teachers in developing and implementing individualized learning plans.
- Facilitated small group instruction to enhance student comprehension and engagement.
- Monitored student progress, providing feedback and support to ensure academic success.
Merchandise
4 Months- Engaged with customers to identify desired clothing items. Retrieved selected items in the correct color and size from inventory. Processed transactions using the Clover device to complete sales.
- Organized merchandise displays to enhance product visibility and customer engagement.
- Analyzed sales trends to optimize inventory levels and improve stock rotation.
- Collaborated with marketing team to develop promotional strategies for event merchandising.
- Maintained accurate cash drawer, ensuring accountability and minimizing discrepancies.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize checkout procedures and reduce wait times.
- Monitored stock levels and communicated needs to management for timely replenishment.
Food Prep
1 Month- Memorized ticket colors and meanings to accurately create customer orders. Handled food preparation to assemble customized baskets for customers. Cooked on a grill or handled hot food products based on the order. Alerted customers of order readiness by calling out the last three numbers of their ticket.
- Increased efficiency in kitchen operations by organizing food prep areas before each event.
- Improved operational efficiency by effectively managing food prep tasks and kitchen organization.
- Streamlined food prep processes, increasing overall kitchen productivity.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment for optimal food prep efficiency.
Education
High School Diploma
Once I left Poquoson High School I went to Penn Foster which is an online program. While I finished my studies I worked full time at the jobs I had during the duration of my academic career. I graduated 3 months earlier than the rest of the people my age.
- 3.51 GPA
High School - N/a
I spent my freshman through half of my sophomore year at Poquoson, I helped with my freshman year homecoming float. In sophomore year I was in a group called special friends which was helping elementary school students. During my first year I was in a year round fashion class and even given an opportunity to attend Parsons Paris.
- Extracurricular Activities: Special friends, student government
- Elected to planning committee for Poquoson High School in 2022
- Awarded a chance to go to Parsons Paris in New York.
Skills
Child engagement
Classroom management
Organized
Problem solver
Adapt to change
Self-starter
Quick learner
Team player
Active listening
People person
Quick on my feet
Empathetic
Certification
- CPR certified
- First aid certified
Interests
Watching Movies and TV Shows
I like looking at the stars and learning about constellations.
I love to organize and clean
Gym Workouts
Pilates
Baking
Avid Reader
Music
Animal Care
Fashion and Style
Personal Development and Self-Improvement
Acting and Theater
Creative Writing
Video Gaming
Historical Exploration
Road Trips
Timeline
Toddler teacher
La Petite Academy of Grafton
09.2025 - Current
Floater
Bright Heights Learning Center
05.2025 - 08.2025
Teachers Assistant
Sylvan Learning Center
06.2023 - 01.2025
Food Prep
Mr Potato
05.2023 - 06.2023
Merchandise
Langley Speedway
03.2023 - 07.2023
Penn Foster
High School Diploma
Poquoson High School
High School from N/a