Jada Washington
Yonkers,NY
Summary
Seeking a challenging opportunity in a field which will fully utilize my customer service experience, technical training, strong work ethic and dedication. Desiring employment where advancement is based on efficiency and contributions to company growth.
Dedicated Educator with extensive experience partnering with parents and ensuring success of students. Skilled at providing feedback on individual progress of students and discussing specific needs.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Teacher
YMCA Daycare
White Plains, NY
12.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with other staff members to ensure student success.
- Assisted in developing IEPs for special education students as needed.
- Provided individualized instruction to students who needed additional assistance.
- Collaborated with other staff members to develop strategies for improving student performance.
- Assisted classroom teacher in developing and implementing lesson plans.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching strategies.
Assistant Teacher
Discovery Point Child Development Center
Duluth, GA
10.2022 - Current
- Participated in parent-teacher conferences to discuss children's development and progress.
- Worked with students to reinforce learning of material or skill introduced by teacher.
- Communicated regularly with parents, teachers and administrators regarding student progress and needs.
- Tutored students requiring extra help and gave additional practice work to help improve concept understanding.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.
Home Health Aide
VNS HEALTH
Yonkers, NY
04.2022 - 07.2024
- Engaged patients in recreational activities such as reading books or playing games.
- Changed bed linens and maintained a clean living environment for the client's safety.
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure .
- Instructed family members regarding proper home care techniques and infection control procedures.
- Helped clients move in bed, stand or walk using proper body mechanics techniques.
Assistant Store Manager
Foot Locker
Paramus, NJ
05.2018 - 04.2021
- Coaching and motivating your team to inspire top performance and an exceptional customer experience.
- Execute plans to drive key performance indicators to maximize profitability.
- Enhance brand loyalty by empowering team to create a natural and personable experience for customers.
- Act as a partner between customers, sales associates, store leadership and corporate business partners.
Host
Outback Steakhouse
Yonkers, NY
07.2017 - 10.2020
- Greet and acknowledge guests and seat guests by escorting them to assigned table or communicate delays and offer additional services such as beverages & bread, butter to keep them occupied while waiting.
- Present menus, answer questions, and offer information on menu items, beverages, and specials.
- Clean, Sanitize bathrooms every 30 mins.
- Completed closing duties by emptying trash, safeguarding alcohol and polishing silverware.
- Greeted incoming guests to escort to assigned dining area and present menus.
Education
High school -
Palisades Preparatory School
Yonkers, NY05.2019
Skills
- Guest Services
- Loss Prevention
- Merchandising
- POS
- Recruiting
- Store Management Experience
- Training & Development
- Sales
- Retail Management
- Pricing
- Sales Management
- Assistant Manager Experience
- Patient care
- Childcare
- Experience with children
- Teaching
- Early childhood education
- Childhood development
- Classroom experience
- Preschool experience
- Experience working with students
Certification
- Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED, 11/01/22, 11/30/25, Vast experience in cardiac rehabilitation, Strong cardiopulmonary resuscitation knowledge, Profound knowledge in first aid, CPR and automated external defibrillators, Excellent written and oral communication skills, Excellent decision making and problem solving skills, Exceptional ability to successfully complete instructor level courses in CPR/AED, Strong ability to deal effectively with students, professionals, community groups and external audiences, Excellent ability to treat victims of respiratory emergencies and stroke
- Hospital Fire and Life Safety, 12/01/22, 12/31/25
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Authorized To Work: US for any employer
Timeline
Assistant Teacher
YMCA Daycare
12.2023 - Current
Assistant Teacher
Discovery Point Child Development Center
10.2022 - Current
Home Health Aide
VNS HEALTH
04.2022 - 07.2024
Assistant Store Manager
Foot Locker
05.2018 - 04.2021
Host
Outback Steakhouse
07.2017 - 10.2020
High school -
Palisades Preparatory School