Jamiya Dodd
Chicago,IL
Summary
Energetic Childcare Assistant adept at keeping calm under pressure and promoting organized and inviting daycare environments. Dedicated to promoting child social and academic development by leading activities promoting development and positive interactions. Excellent record of working with children in multiple environments. Focused Childcare team member offering excellent record of success caring for children of varied ages and backgrounds.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Childcare Assistant
Repairs Of the Breach
Chicago, IL
08.2018 - Current
- Tutored and assisted children individually and in small groups to help master assignments and reinforce learning concepts
- Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation
- Helped students master assignments and reinforced learning concepts presented by teachers
- Distributed textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils to students
- Used lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods to present subject matter to students under direction and guidance of teachers
- Distributed and collected tests and homework to prepare for grading by head teacher
- Assessed student learning styles and understanding of material to redirect and optimize teaching strategies
- Assisted teachers with instruction and provided clerical support for diverse needs
- Prepared lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits and demonstrations to assist teachers in classroom preparation
- Created and coordinated age-appropriate enrichment activities to drive social, emotional, and intellectual development
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Observed children's performance, behavior, social development and physical health.
- Monitored individual student progress through assessments such as observation checklists and anecdotal records.
- Provided guidance to students on proper behavior and social interaction with others in classroom settings.
- Encouraged creativity among students by providing them with materials needed for art projects or other creative activities.
Assistant Teacher 0-5
Christopher House #Uptown
Chicago, IL
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Created a safe, clean and stimulating environment for children to learn and grow.
- Provided positive guidance to help children develop socially, emotionally, physically and cognitively.
- Encouraged creativity through art projects, imaginative play and music activities.
- Developed lesson plans based on the needs of each student while adhering to state curriculum standards.
- Communicated with parents regarding their child's progress throughout the school year.
- Supervised outdoor activities such as sports, playground games and field trips.
- Participated in parent-teacher conferences to discuss individual student progress.
- Assessed student performance using a variety of formal and informal methods.
- Facilitated small group instruction for targeted learning objectives.
- Adapted teaching methods according to individual student learning styles.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations related to food handling, sanitation, fire prevention.
- Kept up-to-date records of students' attendance, behavior and academic progress.
- Supervised circle time, free play, outside play and learning and developmental activities.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings and increase overall student happiness.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
Cashier Manager
stony sub
Chicago, IL
12.2018 - 01.2023
- Mentored employees in management of complicated sales, complex issues, and difficult customers
- Built and maintained working relationships with peers and upper management
- Supervised counting cash drawers and made bank deposits as part of store opening and closing procedures
- Connected with customers to provide assistance and collect feedback to optimize operations
- Increased likelihood of repeat business by building friendly relationships with customers
- Oversaw work of cashiers to identify strengths and weaknesses in customer service, payment processing or merchandising plans
- Authorized discounts and special actions to resolve customer disputes and maintain satisfaction
- Tracked company inventories, moved excess stock, and arranged products to improve sales
- Performed merchandising and signage updates during weekly and seasonal promotional changes
- Directed trash removal and sanitation procedures to keep aisles and register area organized
- Resolved customer problems by investigating issues, answering questions, and building rapport
- Monitored cash drawers in checkouts to verify adequate cash supply.
Cashier
Just Turkey Restaurants
Chicago, IL
02.2017 - 12.2018
- Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card
- Collected payments and provided accurate change
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer services
- Delivered high level of customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills
- Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers
- Answered customer questions and provided store information
- Directed trash removal and sanitation procedures to keep aisles and register area organized
- Processed sales transactions to prevent long customer wait times.
Delivery Associate
Law Bulletin
Chicago, IL
09.2013 - 07.2016
- Obeyed traffic laws and followed established traffic and transportation procedures
- Handled merchandise in accordance with product handling standards
- Created delivery routes based on destinations and timelines to maintain efficiency
- Delivered items to customers and presented invoices for payments
- Reviewed and verified invoices and purchase requests to confirm accuracy
- Notified customers of delays to decrease calls to support
- Handled customer service complaints with utmost professionalism and knowledgeable responses to maintain trust and company loyalty
- Communicated frequently with dispatch to relay route changes and delays impacting customer delivery timetables
- Answered customer questions regarding products and resolved issues with order accuracy and quality.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College
Chicago, IL01-2025
Skills
- Assessment Strategies
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Mandated Reporter
- Charting and Recordkeeping
- Behavior Management Techniques
- Child Supervision
- Individual and Group Care
- Observing and Monitoring Behavior
- Problem Solving
- Relationship Building
- Organization and Attention to Detail
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Calm Under Pressure
- Food Preparation and Service
- Planning and Leading Activities
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Critical Thinking
- Creative Thinking
- Serving Diverse Communities
Certification
- CPR certification.
Timeline
Assistant Teacher 0-5
Christopher House #Uptown
01.2023 - 05.2024
Cashier Manager
stony sub
12.2018 - 01.2023
Childcare Assistant
Repairs Of the Breach
08.2018 - Current
Cashier
Just Turkey Restaurants
02.2017 - 12.2018
Delivery Associate
Law Bulletin
09.2013 - 07.2016
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College
- CPR certification.
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