Jayla Harbert
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Demonstrating a natural affinity for childcare, Jayla exhibits exceptional skills in engaging with children and fostering their development. With a keen attention to detail, she maintains impeccable standards of cleanliness and organization in any environment. Proficient in time management, she effectively juggles multiple tasks and ensures that all responsibilities are completed in a timely manner. Known for her ability to build strong rapport with children and parents alike, Jayla is committed to providing a nurturing and supportive atmosphere for young individuals to thrive and grow.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Teacher
Childrens Lighthouse
San Antonio, TX
01.2025 - Current
- Provided instructional guidance and mentorship to teachers in the development of lesson plans, instructional materials, and assessments.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers during their onboarding process.
- Ensured compliance with state standards by incorporating them into lesson plans.
- Worked with students one-on-one to boost skills in weak areas and grasp new concepts.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
- Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.
Assistant Teacher
Life Church Learning Center
San Antonio, Texas
04.2024 - 08.2024
- Managed record keeping duties such as attendance records and daily reports of individual child activities.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to encourage appropriate behaviors in the classroom setting.
- Observed health practices such as proper handwashing procedures.
- Supervised children during indoor and outdoor playtime, ensuring their safety at all times.
- Collaborated with colleagues to brainstorm ideas for classroom activities.
- Taught basic language skills including reading readiness, phonics, writing.
- Maintained supplies inventory for the classroom including art materials and books.
- Encouraged creativity through art projects and storytelling.
- Ensured safety of all children by monitoring playground equipment use.
- Supervised children during meal times, playtime, and other activities.
- Sparked creativity and imagination by helping children discover new things each day.
- Read aloud and played alphabet games to encourage early literacy.
- Supervised circle time, free play, outside play, and learning and developmental activities.
Receptionist
MassageLuXe
San Antonio, TX
07.2023 - 01.2024
- Operated multi-line telephone system to answer and direct high volume of calls.
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
- Assisted with onboarding new clients and securing paperwork completion.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing inquiries and providing accurate information.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Corresponded with clients through email, telephone, or postal mail.
- Collaborated with management to improve internal processes and procedures for better workflow optimization.
- Restocked supplies and submitted purchase orders to maintain stock levels.
- Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
After-School Teacher
Quest Church
Norman, OK
08.2020 - 12.2021
- Implemented age-appropriate lesson plans based on specific learning objectives outlined by teachers or administrators to support classroom goals outside regular school hours.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Prepared group activities to enhance socialization, communication and problem-solving skills for children.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Organized special events such as holiday parties and field trips, providing enriching experiences for students outside of school hours.
- Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
- Assisted with snack preparation, adhering to proper food handling guidelines for healthy meals during after-school hours.
- Created a clean, organized environment that encouraged learning by keeping materials accessible to students at all times.
- Ensured timely pick-up of children from their classrooms at dismissal time, maintaining punctuality across the program schedule.
- Created safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles.
- Encouraged children's emotional and social development.
Education
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Northwest Vista College
San Antonio, TX08.2024
High School Diploma -
Norman North High School
Norman, OK05.2022
Skills
- Office Supply Management
- Problem-Solving
- Conflict Resolution
- Housekeeping abilities
- Safety understanding
- Punctual and Reliable
- Staff Supervision
- Safety awareness
- Planning and Leading Activities
- Recreational Activities
- Nutrition and meal preparation
- Activity Planning
- Safe learning environment
- Student and faculty communication
- Skills Development
- Classroom restocking
- Small Group Instruction
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- Certified UX/UI Design, Course Careers - October 2023- December 2023
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Childrens Lighthouse
01.2025 - Current
Assistant Teacher
Life Church Learning Center
04.2024 - 08.2024
Receptionist
MassageLuXe
07.2023 - 01.2024
After-School Teacher
Quest Church
08.2020 - 12.2021
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Northwest Vista College
High School Diploma -
Norman North High School
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