Jennifer Vera
Plantation
Summary
Dynamic assistant teacher skilled in lesson implementation and student assessment. Known for strong problem-solving abilities and active listening skills, contributing to a supportive and engaging classroom atmosphere.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Teacher
Adventure Tek
Plantation
08.2018 - 09.2018
- Assisted lead teachers in planning and implementing lesson activities.
- Supported students in individual and group learning sessions.
- Maintained classroom organization and prepared teaching materials.
- Monitored student behavior and provided guidance during activities.
- Communicated with parents about student progress and classroom events.
- Helped create a positive, inclusive environment for all students.
- Collaborated with staff to enhance educational experiences for children.
- Participated in training sessions to improve teaching strategies and skills.
- Helped maintain a safe and orderly learning environment.
- Supervised small group activities.
- Assisted classroom teacher in developing and implementing lesson plans.
- Interacted positively with children to encourage development and involvement in activities, treating each child with dignity and respect.
- Collaborated with other staff members to ensure student success.
- Maintained safe, educational environment for students during learning and free play time.
- Created calm and disciplined classroom environment to improve student focus.
- Communicated regularly with parents, teachers, and administrators regarding student progress and needs.
- Assisted teacher with enrichment activities, correcting papers, or supervising classroom to foster positive learning environment
- Assisted children at mealtime to teach social and self-help skills and sound nutritional practices.
- Provided individualized instruction to students who needed additional assistance.
- Arranged age-appropriate activities to help children develop interests and talents.
- Organized instructional materials, bulletin boards, displays, and demonstrations.
- Observed student performance and analyzed individual records to assess progress.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and grades.
- Created colorful and attractive displays for bulletin boards and hallways.
- Provided one-on-one help to struggling students during study hall sessions.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching strategies.
- Supported and documented student growth and progress to achieve academic, social and emotional goals.
- Attended faculty meetings as requested by the lead teacher.
- Evaluated student work using established criteria.
- Promoted a cooperative learning environment that encourages collaboration among students.
- Utilized technology such as computers, projectors, iPads. to enhance lessons.
- Protected confidential information related to staff and families.
- Facilitated communication between families and school personnel about issues relating to students' academic progress.
- Assisted in planning field trips and special events such as assemblies or performances.
- Supported student-led discussions and presentations.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills among students by posing thought-provoking questions during class discussions.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.
Teachers Assistant
Andover Academy
Plantation
04.2018 - 06.2018
- Assisted teachers in preparing lesson materials for classroom activities.
- Supported student learning by implementing instructional strategies and techniques.
- Collaborated with educators to create a positive learning environment.
- Supervised students during classroom transitions and recess periods.
- Engaged with students to address questions and provide guidance.
- Organized classroom resources and maintained an orderly environment.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding student progress and needs.
- Participated in staff meetings to discuss student development initiatives.
- Supervised children and participated with children in activities.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Prepared lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, and demonstrations to assist teachers in classroom preparation.
- Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group tutoring.
- Helped teachers with material generation, lesson plan development, class preparation, scheduling, exam distribution and student mentoring.
- Contributed to positive, educational setting by delivering gentle discipline and promoting student success.
- Provided individualized and small group support to reinforce classroom topics and promote student learning.
- Worked one-on-one with special needs students to help navigate through school challenges.
Cashier
JOANN Fabrics and Crafts
Plantation
10.2017 - 12.2017
- Processed customer transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems.
- Assisted customers in locating craft supplies and provided product information.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of checkout area and store displays.
- Handled cash, credit, and returns while ensuring accurate financial transactions.
- Provided excellent customer service by addressing inquiries and resolving issues.
- Collaborated with team members to restock shelves and manage inventory levels.
- Educated customers on loyalty programs and promotions to enhance shopping experience.
- Managed time effectively during busy periods to minimize wait times for customers.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
- Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
- Collected payments and provided accurate change.
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Performed other duties as assigned by management.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
- Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
- Answered customer questions and provided store information.
- Delivered high level of customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills.
- Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures, and customer services.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
- Provided excellent customer service while promoting loyalty programs to increase sales potential.
- Processed sales transactions to prevent long customer wait times.
- Learned roles of other departments to provide coverage and keep store operational.
- Balanced daily transactions on a computerized point-of-sale system.
- Kept records of purchases; maintained orderly appearance of checkout area; restocked supplies as needed.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding store policies and procedures.
- Followed company security procedures for handling large sums of money.
- Preserved appearance of store by arranging and replenishing displays and merchandise racks.
- Assisted customers over the phone regarding store operations, product information and order placement.
- Helped with purchases and signed customers up for rewards program.
- Scanned merchandise using point-of-sale system for accurate purchase totals.
- Conducted price checks for special orders or discounts as requested by customers.
- Directed trash removal and sanitation procedures to keep aisles and register area organized.
- Discounted purchases by scanning and redeeming coupons.
- Organized promotional displays or arrange merchandise on counters or tables to promote sales.
- Processed returns and exchanges of merchandise in accordance with store policies.
- Verified that customers were of legal age to purchase alcohol or tobacco products.
- Used suggestive selling techniques to promote add-on sales.
- Processed credit card, cash, and check payments, ensuring all transactions were accurate.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally in accordance with company policy.
- Counted money in cash drawers at the beginning of shifts to ensure amounts were correct.
- Maintained work area and kept cash drawer organized.
- Maintained clean and orderly checkout areas by sanitizing register belts, emptying trash cans and organizing candy racks.
- Built and maintained productive relationships with employees.
- Processed customer payments quickly and returned exact change and receipts.
- Answered customers' questions and provided information on store procedures or policies.
- Boosted customer satisfaction levels by going extra mile to personalize service for each customer.
Cashier
Michaels Craft Store
Davie
03.2014 - 06.2014
- Processed customer transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems.
- Assisted customers in locating craft supplies and provided product information.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of checkout area and store displays.
- Handled cash, credit, and returns while ensuring accurate financial transactions.
- Provided excellent customer service by addressing inquiries and resolving issues.
- Collaborated with team members to restock shelves and manage inventory levels.
- Educated customers on loyalty programs and promotions to enhance shopping experience.
- Managed time effectively during busy periods to minimize wait times for customers.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
- Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
- Collected payments and provided accurate change.
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Performed other duties as assigned by management.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
- Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
- Answered customer questions and provided store information.
- Delivered high level of customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills.
- Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
- Processed sales transactions to prevent long customer wait times.
Education
GED -
Sheridan Technical College
Hollywood, FL10-2013
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Student assessment
- Instructional strategies
- Educational technology
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Parent communication
- Time management
- Active listening
- Critical thinking
- Relationship building
- Problem solving
- School policies and procedures
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant Teacher
Adventure Tek
08.2018 - 09.2018
Teachers Assistant
Andover Academy
04.2018 - 06.2018
Cashier
JOANN Fabrics and Crafts
10.2017 - 12.2017
Cashier
Michaels Craft Store
03.2014 - 06.2014
GED -
Sheridan Technical College