Faith Hemenway
Temecula,CA
Summary
Dynamic Lead Preschool Teacher at Rancho Community Christian Church, adept at fostering parental involvement and enhancing student learning through creative teaching strategies. Expert in curriculum development and child assessment, successfully implementing individualized lesson plans that promote social-emotional growth and critical thinking skills. Calm and patient, dedicated to supporting diverse learning needs.
Developed strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills in preschool environment, looking to transition into new field. Demonstrates expertise in creating structured and nurturing learning experiences. Ready to bring passion for fostering development and collaborative approach to new professional setting.
Experienced with creating engaging and developmentally appropriate lesson plans. Utilizes strong classroom management techniques to ensure productive learning environment. Track record of fostering positive relationships with both children and their families.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Preschool Teacher
Rancho Community Christian Church
08.2022 - Current
- Assisted and supervised children through entire school day.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication regarding their child''s progress, fostering increased parental involvement in the educational process.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques when addressing behavioral issues, maintaining a respectful and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and areas of improvement, encouraging a collaborative approach to education.
- Enhanced preschoolers'' learning experiences by incorporating creative and interactive teaching methods in daily lessons.
- Incorporated play-based learning opportunities into daily routines, allowing students to explore new concepts while developing critical thinking skills through hands-on experiences.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Submitted weekly lesson plans.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Supported the social-emotional development of students by implementing lessons on empathy, communication skills, and conflict resolution.
- Developed individualized lesson plans for each student, resulting in increased academic growth and understanding.
Seasonal Cashier Assistant
Costco
04.2020 - 09.2020
- Met customer needs through polite, friendly and attentive service.
- Maintained a clean and safe workspace, ensuring proper sanitation protocols were followed.
- Handled cash drawer responsibly, accurately counting change and ensuring daily balances were correct.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Cleaned and sanitized cashier workstation and scanning area.
- Demonstrated flexibility by working various shifts including weekends, holidays or evenings when required.
- Bagged items securely to minimize breakages and reduce losses.
- Removed trash, swept, and mopped floors for professional appearance.
- Assisted with restocking shelves and inventory management to keep the store well-stocked and appealing to customers.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing customer inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
Sales Associate
Rancho Army-navy Store
08.2016 - 09.2020
- 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.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment.
- Collaborated with team members to improve overall store performance, sharing best practices, and offering support as needed.
Education
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
MSJC
01-2027
Skills
- Special needs support
- Creative teaching strategies
- Fine motor skills
- Sensory integration
- Parent-teacher communication
- Gross motor skills
- Curriculum development
- Child assessment
- Classroom organization
- Curriculum planning
- Classroom management
- Positive reinforcement
- Child development
- Lesson planning
- Calm and patient
Timeline
Lead Preschool Teacher
Rancho Community Christian Church
08.2022 - Current
Seasonal Cashier Assistant
Costco
04.2020 - 09.2020
Sales Associate
Rancho Army-navy Store
08.2016 - 09.2020
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
MSJC
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