Hawanatu Kallon
Columbus
Summary
Organized and dedicated with proven track record of providing exceptional customer service in fast-paced environments. Attention to detail and strong decision-making skills to manage multiple, concurrent tasks. Self-motivated work ethic to perform effectively in independent or team environments.
Overview
2022
2022
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Iqra Learning Center
Columbus, OH
05.2016 - 07.2021
- Taught children with creative approaches, methods, and techniques.
- Maintained tidy and clean classroom consistent with safety and health standards.
- Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Assisted teacher with developing creative program suitable for preschool children.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior.
Home Care Assistant
Bay Cove Human Services
Boston, MA
04.2008 - 09.2012
- Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.
Cashier
Dunkin Donuts
Boston, MA
03.2006 - 07.2007
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
- Train new retail team members in customer service and company policies.
Merchandise Processor
Victoria Secret Warehouse
Columbus, OH
2025 - 2026
Education
No Degree - Health Information Management
Ultimate Medical Academy
Clearwater, FLHigh School Diploma - undefined
Academy of Public Service
Boston, MA05.2008
Skills
- Manage Files
- Telephone Skills
- Prioritization
- Time Management
- Verbal and Written Communication
Languages
African Krio
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Iqra Learning Center
05.2016 - 07.2021
Home Care Assistant
Bay Cove Human Services
04.2008 - 09.2012
Cashier
Dunkin Donuts
03.2006 - 07.2007
High School Diploma - undefined
Academy of Public Service
Merchandise Processor
Victoria Secret Warehouse
2025 - 2026
No Degree - Health Information Management
Ultimate Medical Academy