Jakiya Beck
Fairfax,VA
Summary
Dynamic educator and team leader with a proven track record at Chesterbrook Academy Preschool, enhancing early childhood education through creative teaching strategies and a focus on sensory integration. Skilled in curriculum development and fostering social-emotional growth, I've significantly contributed to a collaborative, results-driven environment. Expertise in both special needs support (soft skill) and learning assessment (hard skill) underscores my comprehensive approach to education.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Preschool Teacher
Chesterbrook Academy Preschool
04.2023 - Current
- Assisted and supervised 20-28 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.
- Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and areas of improvement, encouraging a collaborative approach to education.
- Incorporated play-based learning opportunities into daily routines, allowing students to explore new concepts while developing critical thinking skills through hands-on experiences.
- Utilized books, songs and games to engage students.
- Supported the social-emotional development of students by implementing lessons on empathy, communication skills, and conflict resolution.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop curriculum and share best practices, improving overall classroom effectiveness.
- Managed classroom materials efficiently, ensuring availability of necessary resources for daily activities and reducing waste.
Front Desk Receptionist
Top Coat Nail Studio
03.2022 - 11.2022
- Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
- Maintained organized and clean front office area to create professional and welcoming environment for visitors and employees.
- Scheduled, coordinated and confirmed appointments and meetings.
- Delivered outstanding first impressions by warmly greeting visitors upon arrival at the front desk.
- Managed high-volume phone calls, directing inquiries to appropriate personnel for prompt resolution.
- Developed strong working relationships with team members, fostering a positive work environment.
CVS Shift Supervisor
CVS Pharmacy
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Completed store opening and closing procedures and balanced tills.
- Managed cash handling procedures, maintaining accuracy in financial transactions and minimizing discrepancies in daily reconciliations.
- Responded to and resolved customer questions and concerns.
- Resolved customer complaints and issues and offered thoughtful solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
- Helped store management meet standards of service and quality in daily operations.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
Education
No Degree - Health Education
University of Northern Virginia
Manassas, VA06.2026
High School Diploma -
Fairfax High School
Fairfax, VA06.2021
Skills
- Special Needs Support
- Creative Teaching Strategies
- Fine Motor Skills
- Sensory Integration
- Early Childhood Education
- Learning assessment skills
- Health and safety
- Curriculum Development
- Gross Motor Skills
Reading , writing , helping others
I love to read and write a life journey of mine is to write my own book , I love helping others and learning new things myself I love to challenge myself and work hard to accomplish my goals . I would definitely consider myself as a people person making people's day and making people smile makes my day tens times better. I'm very dependable,honest, respectful, kind, and responsible.
Timeline
Lead Preschool Teacher
Chesterbrook Academy Preschool
04.2023 - Current
Front Desk Receptionist
Top Coat Nail Studio
03.2022 - 11.2022
CVS Shift Supervisor
CVS Pharmacy
10.2021 - 04.2022
No Degree - Health Education
University of Northern Virginia
High School Diploma -
Fairfax High School
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