Emma Figueroa
Kennesaw,GA
Summary
Attentive Assistant Teacher with a background in caring for multiple children simultaneously. Positive role model focused on supporting development and teaching new skills. Dedicated to creating safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environments for all children.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Teacher
Discovery Point Child Development Center
2023.06 - 2023.07
- Oversaw students in the classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teachers.
- Supported students' physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supervised recess, lunch, and daily student intake and dismissal.
Tutor
Huntington Learning Center
2022.03 - 2022.08
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Developed student confidence through positive reinforcement strategies.
- Motivated students with accurate feedback and positive reinforcement.
Retail Sales Associate
Kohls Department Store
2021.06 - 2022.02
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeled items, and arranged according to size or color.
- Balanced and organized cash register by handling cash, counting change, and storing coupons.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
- Maintained clean sales floor and straightened and faced merchandise.
- Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA05.2026
Skills
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Managed Care
- Classroom Discipline
- Emotionally Supportive
- Housekeeping
- Organization and Planning Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Communications Strategies
- Energy and Physical Stamina
Additional Information
Member Class Fall '22 Lambda Lambda chapter of Zeta Tau Alpha at Kennesaw State University.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Assistant Teacher
Discovery Point Child Development Center
2023.06 - 2023.07
Tutor
Huntington Learning Center
2022.03 - 2022.08
Retail Sales Associate
Kohls Department Store
2021.06 - 2022.02
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Kennesaw State University
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