Emily Kresin
Athens,GA
Summary
Compassionate professional in education with proven ability to efficiently manage and complete tasks, ensuring both safety and engaging learning environments. Possess specialized skills in early childhood development, behavior management techniques, and activity planning. Excel at communication, empathy, and patience, fostering positive relationships with children and parents alike.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Preschool Teacher
The Goddard School of Athens
Watkinsville, GA
12.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging curriculum tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Fostered a nurturing environment that promoted social, emotional, and cognitive development.
- Mentored new teachers on classroom management techniques and instructional strategies.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's growth and learning objectives.
Department Manager
Hobby Lobby
Athens, Georgia
11.2020 - 07.2025
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations in the workplace.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally in order to maintain good relationships with clients.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Fostered a positive and inclusive work environment, promoting teamwork and collaboration.
Childcare Provider
Community Bible Study
Athens, GA
08.2021 - 05.2025
- Observed children's behavior and development, communicate information with parents.
- Provided a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children to learn and grow.
- Organized age-appropriate activities such as games, arts and crafts and outdoor play.
- Ensured cleanliness of classroom areas including toys, furniture, materials.
- Encouraged positive interactions between children by providing supervision at all times.
- Read stories to children, facilitated discussions and tied books into learning opportunities.
- Instilled discipline and maintained order with children by using simple and commanding directives.
- Managed administrative program tasks such as taking attendance, updating logs and tracking supplies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT12-2028
High School Diploma -
Georgia Connections Academy
Duluth, GA05-2022
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Child development
- Positive discipline
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Conflict resolution
- Hygiene and cleanliness
- Professionalism
- Continuous improvement
- Attention to detail
- Creative teaching strategies
Certification
Paraprofessional Certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lead Preschool Teacher
The Goddard School of Athens
12.2025 - Current
Childcare Provider
Community Bible Study
08.2021 - 05.2025
Department Manager
Hobby Lobby
11.2020 - 07.2025
High School Diploma -
Georgia Connections Academy
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Western Governors University