Jasmine Farrington
Alexandria,VA
Summary
Driven by a passion for educational leadership and customer service excellence, I leveraged skills in classroom management and problem-solving to enhance student engagement and success at Discovery Time Learning Center. My approach, blending instructional methods with active listening, fostered a positive learning environment, significantly improving student outcomes and parent satisfaction. Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LEAD TEACHER
Discovery Time Learning Center
07.2020 - Current
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Completed documentation on individual children and teachers for recordkeeping.
- Built strong relationships with parents, providing regular updates on student progress and addressing concerns promptly.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment, fostering respect, empathy, and teamwork among students.
- Provided open and loving environment where children direct learning process.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, offering guidance on lesson planning, classroom management techniques, and parent communication strategies.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Adopted technological advancements that engaged and empowered children.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Enhanced student learning experiences by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into lesson plans.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Administered assessments for each child and tracked results.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance data, using assessment results to inform future instruction and guide goal-setting conversations with parents.
- Developed strong rapport with each child individually, ensuring their emotional well-being within the preschool setting while fostering an inclusive community.
- Strengthened communication skills among students through structured group activities and peer review sessions.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
Cashier
Starbucks
03.2022 - 02.2023
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Prepared specialty beverages according to specific requests from clients, showcasing adaptability and attention to detail.
- Developed strong rapport with customers, fostering repeat business and loyalty to the establishment.
- Reduced customer wait times by quickly preparing orders while maintaining high-quality standards in drink presentation.
- Exceeded expectations in multitasking, managing simultaneous drink orders and customer interactions while maintaining a fast-paced work environment.
- Trained new employees by providing knowledge of specific store tasks, policies and goals.
- Improved communication between cashiers and other departments, fostering a more cohesive store environment.
- Reduced errors in transactions by providing clear instructions and hands-on demonstrations of proper cash handling techniques.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Created positive shopping atmosphere by greeting customers, answering questions and directing customers to products.
Education
High School Diploma -
West Potomac High School
Alexandria, VA06.2023
Skills
- Childcare needs
- Lesson Planning
- Activity Planning
- Classroom Management
- Key decision making
- Lesson development
- Educational leadership
- Training and mentoring
- Group and individual instruction
- Special Education
- Student Records Management
- Instructional Methods
- Curriculum Implementation
- Critical Thinking
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Special Needs Students
- Customer service excellence
- Attention to Detail
- Microsoft Windows and Office
- Customer Service
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Organizational Skills
- Highly Professional
- Friendly and Patient
- Tracking and Documentation
- Active Listening
- Incoming Call Management
- Staff education and training
- Computer System Diagnostics Software
- Travel Arrangements
- Records administration
- Word Processing
Certification
- First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Certification – American Red Cross.
- Preschool Curriculum & Assessment Credential– Offered by professional development organizations focusing on curriculum development and assessment strategies.
- Early Childhood Education Certificate - Various State Departments of Education.
- Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification
Timeline
Cashier
Starbucks
03.2022 - 02.2023
LEAD TEACHER
Discovery Time Learning Center
07.2020 - Current
- First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Certification – American Red Cross.
- Preschool Curriculum & Assessment Credential– Offered by professional development organizations focusing on curriculum development and assessment strategies.
- Early Childhood Education Certificate - Various State Departments of Education.
- Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification
High School Diploma -
West Potomac High School
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