Grace Mancia
Fort Wayne,IN
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at The Learning Center Academy, excelling in classroom management and fostering student engagement. Skilled in parent-teacher communication and lesson planning, I create stimulating learning environments that promote achievement and mutual respect. Committed to enhancing literacy development and integrating art and music into the curriculum.
Experienced with classroom management, ensuring smooth daily operations and fostering conducive learning atmosphere. Utilizes strong adaptability to seamlessly transition between different classroom settings. Track record of effectively supporting student engagement and promoting positive interactions.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Floater Teacher
The Learning Center Academy
05.2024 - Current
- Promoted a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies, fostering mutual respect among students.
- Built and maintained environment that stimulated learning and supported student achievement.
- Exercised great adaptability in transitioning between assigned classrooms.
- Established open lines of communication with parents, updating them on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns promptly.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Fort Wayne Community Schools
10.2023 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.
Sales Associate
H&M
10.2023 - 04.2024
- 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.
Assistant Manager
Tillys
05.2022 - 11.2023
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
Summer Activity Coordinator Intern
Big Brothers Big Sisters
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Developed customized activity plans for diverse groups, ensuring inclusivity and accessibility for all participants.
- Maintained and ordered supplies for activities.
- Coordinated special events like holiday parties or themed days that fostered a sense of community among participants.
- Maintained open lines of communication between staff members to ensure seamless coordination of all aspects of the programming process.
- Enhanced participant engagement by incorporating interactive games and team-building exercises in activity programs.
- Evaluated program effectiveness through regular feedback sessions, making necessary adjustments to enhance future experiences.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Purdue Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, IN12-2026
Skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Instructional strategies
- Early childhood education
- Art and music integration
- Literacy development
- Classroom management
- Verbal and written communication
- Safety awareness
- Classroom organization
- Relationship building and management
- Student engagement
- Lesson planning
- Lesson plan implementation
- Parent communication
- Activity planning
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Floater Teacher
The Learning Center Academy
05.2024 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Fort Wayne Community Schools
10.2023 - Current
Sales Associate
H&M
10.2023 - 04.2024
Assistant Manager
Tillys
05.2022 - 11.2023
Summer Activity Coordinator Intern
Big Brothers Big Sisters
05.2021 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Purdue Fort Wayne
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