Jaynel Goss
Renton,Washington
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher Kindergarten Prep
Bright Horizons at Longacres
Renton , WA
2023.08 - Current
- Collaborated with other school staff to ensure that all students have access to a safe and supportive learning environment.
- Facilitated meetings with parents and guardians in order to discuss student progress or behavior issues.
- Organized activities to promote physical, mental and social development of each child.
- Worked with students one-on-one to boost skills in weak areas and grasp new concepts.
- Involved parents in student learning to increase family interaction and student support.
- Selected optimal curricula and planned daily lessons to meet needs of children with various developmental levels.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
Lead Teacher, Two-Year-Olds Classroom
Bright Horizons at Urban Plaza
Kirkland , WA
2019.09 - 2023.08
- Organized activities to promote physical, mental and social development of each child.
- Involved parents in student learning to increase family interaction and student support.
- Selected optimal curricula and planned daily lessons to meet needs of children with various developmental levels.
- Arranged classrooms to facilitate optimal education for student groups.
- Communicated objectives for lessons, units and projects to students and parents.
- Mentored other educators by delivering insight, positive feedback and constructive criticism.
- Evaluated and improved classroom environment to promote ultimate learning experiences.
- Supervised circle time, free play, outside play and learning and developmental activities.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Monitored children's play activities to identify additional learning opportunities or behavioral issues.
Private Nanny
Kleiner Family
Renton , WA
2017.09 - 2019.09
- Prepared nutritious meals, cleaned laundry and sanitized play areas.
- Created nurturing, safe environments to promote emotional, social and intellectual growth.
- Prepared snacks and meals, scheduled and coordinated projects and reinforced appropriate discipline for children according to parents' specifications.
- Aided with bathing, dressing, teeth brushing and diapering to promote healthy personal hygiene and good oral health.
- Posted parents' contact information and first responder phone numbers in case of emergency situations.
- Monitored indoor and outdoor playtime by guiding activities while watching for dangers.
- Regulated children's schedules to balance rest, learning and play.
Floater Teacher
Alki Beach Academy
Seattle , WA
2016.09 - 2017.09
- Assisted with daily classroom activities and routines.
- Protected safety and health of children by closely following classroom rules and procedures.
- Communicated with lead teachers of several classrooms to maintain required adult to child ratios.
- Supported lead teachers with development and implementation of curriculum and lesson planning.
Travel Agent
WorldMark by Wyndham
Redmond , WA
2015.05 - 2016.09
- Responded immediately to clients' questions, issues and complaints and found effective solutions when required.
- Handled travel arrangements for groups, couples, executives and special needs clients.
- Took payments via credit and debit cards and handled sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
- Addressed client inquiries and resolved issues and complaints regarding various travel arrangements.
- Sustained operational efficiencies, coordinating domestic/international customer travel accommodations while managing airfare, hotel bookings and rental car reservations.
- Asked open-ended questions to best understand client needs and determine best travel offerings.
- Established base of loyal clientele due to excellent listening and research skills and keen understanding of travel budgets.
- Anticipated potential schedule conflicts and made alternate arrangements and reservations.
Assistant Store Manager
Granolas Natural Market
Renton , WA
2013.03 - 2015.06
- Completed frequent walk-throughs and directed team members to correct issues impacting store appearance or professionalism.
- Provided mentorship for employees to generate sales, promote effective upselling and cross-sell to improve retail productivity.
- Handled complaints from customers by empathetically listening, recording details and offering solutions.
- Supervised cashiers in processing credit, debit and cash payments to streamline sales.
- Reviewed inventory and sales records to prepare reports for management and budget departments.
- Coordinated merchandising by planning floor layouts and displays, guiding resets and directing sales signage placement.
Lead Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
Renton , WA
2012.05 - 2014.03
- Organized activities to promote physical, mental and social development of each child.
- Involved parents in student learning to increase family interaction and student support.
- Arranged classrooms to facilitate optimal education for student groups.
- Worked with students one-on-one to boost skills in weak areas and grasp new concepts.
- Researched books and supplemental materials to use with lesson plans.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
- Utilized behavior management skills to foster environment conducive to student learning.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Rasmussen University
09.2022
Certification - Early Childhood Education
Renton Technical College
Renton, WA06.2012
Skills
- Mentoring and coaching
- Excellent communication skills
- Exceptional organizational skills
- Clear public speaking skills
- Familiar with Head Start
- CPR/First-aid certified
- First aid training
Timeline
Lead Teacher Kindergarten Prep
Bright Horizons at Longacres
2023.08 - Current
Lead Teacher, Two-Year-Olds Classroom
Bright Horizons at Urban Plaza
2019.09 - 2023.08
Private Nanny
Kleiner Family
2017.09 - 2019.09
Floater Teacher
Alki Beach Academy
2016.09 - 2017.09
Travel Agent
WorldMark by Wyndham
2015.05 - 2016.09
Assistant Store Manager
Granolas Natural Market
2013.03 - 2015.06
Lead Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
2012.05 - 2014.03
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Rasmussen University
Certification - Early Childhood Education
Renton Technical College
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