Heather Simon
Self-employeed
FORTWORTH
1
Certification
21
years of professional experience
Compassionate childcare professional experienced in developing engaging activities and implementing safety protocols. Known for strong multitasking and time management skills, dedicated to enhancing children's development and fostering positive family relationships.
Dependable retail sales professional with experience in dynamic, high-performance environments. Skilled in processing transactions, handling cash, using registers and arranging merchandise. Maintains high-level customer satisfaction by smoothly resolving customer requests, needs, and problems.
Work History
Cashier and Sales Associate
2 Years 3 Months- Provided exceptional customer service to enhance shopper experience.
- Processed customer transactions efficiently using point-of-sale system.
- Maintained accurate cash drawer and balanced receipts at end of shifts.
- Assisted in training new cashiers on operational procedures and standards.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
Preschool Teacher
9 Months- Monitored student progress and adapted instructional strategies to meet individual learning needs.
- Organized classroom activities that promoted teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving among students.
- Assisted lead teacher in developing age-appropriate lesson plans and activities.
- Facilitated communication between parents and staff to address student needs and concerns.
- Organized classroom materials and resources, ensuring accessibility for all students.
- Fostered a positive and nurturing classroom environment conducive to optimal learning and growth.
- Improved preschoolers'' fine motor skills through art-based projects involving cutting, pasting, painting, and drawing exercises.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss children's development and address any concerns effectively.
Childcare Provider
10 Years 4 Months- Developed engaging educational activities to promote cognitive and social development in children.
- Implemented safety protocols to create a secure environment for children during daily activities.
- Established positive relationships with families, ensuring open communication regarding children's progress and needs.
- Assisted in managing schedules and routine care tasks, fostering a structured environment for optimal child development.
- Collaborated with parents to communicate progress and address concerns proactively.
- Developed strong relationships with families, resulting in high levels of trust and confidence in childcare services provided.
- Prepared tasty, nutritious meals for children.
- Maintained a safe environment by keeping a a watchful eye on children.
- Encouraged children to transition from diapers and assisted in the the development of good restroom habits.
- Created a safe, inviting in-home environment conducive to structured activity and unstructured play.
- Obtained current CPR, First Aid and sleep safe certifications.
- food handler certification
Education
High School Diploma
- Extracurricular Activities: varsity volleyball team manager
- JROTC Member
Skills
Sales techniques
Customer rapport
Store organization
Child supervision
CPR training
Multitasking
Time management
Conflict resolution
Patience and empathy
Friendly and respectful
Certification
- CPR Training
- Safe sleep certified
- food handlers
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Wee School Fbc Saginaw
08.2016 - 05.2017Read More
Childcare Provider
Self-employeed
04.2016 - CurrentRead More
Cashier and Sales Associate
Walmart
07.2005 - 10.2007Read More
Amon Carter Riverside High School
High School Diploma
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