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Joey Picinich

Peoria,AZ

Summary

Skilled Lead Toddler Teacher with background in early childhood education. Experience includes creating engaging learning environments, developing age-appropriate curricula, and leading teams of educators. Strengths encompass strong communication skills, leadership abilities, and knowledge of child development theories. Previously made significant impact by fostering positive relationships with parents to support child development goals.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Toddler Teacher

Phoenix Children's Academy
Peoria, Arizona
06.2023 - 10.2024
  • Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse toddler learning styles.
  • Supervised classroom activities and ensured a safe environment for children.
  • Fostered positive relationships with children, parents, and staff members.
  • Implemented age-appropriate curriculum aligned with developmental benchmarks.
  • Guided assistant teachers in classroom management and instructional strategies.
  • Organized and led daily circle time activities to enhance social skills.
  • Monitored individual progress and communicated updates to parents regularly.
  • Collaborated with staff to create a nurturing and inclusive classroom culture.

Childcare Supervisor

Mountainside Fitness
Peoria, AZ
08.2022 - 12.2022
  • Managed 15-person team of childcare staff.
  • Worked with parents and staff to improve child behavioral issues with proactive approaches.
  • Trained, managed and motivated employees to promote professional skill development.
  • Maintained current knowledge of applicable codes and required procedures to optimize learning environments.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our services.
  • Cared for children of various ages and assisted with feeding, dressing and daily activities.
  • Enforced rules to teach good manners and maintain safe environment.
  • Developed lasting, professional relationships with families by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.

Kids Activities Team Member

Lifetime Fitness Center
Peoria, AZ
12.2021 - 08.2022
  • Engaged children in interactive activities and organized arts and crafts, sports games and field trips.
  • Created and implemented developmentally-appropriate instructional and activity plans to promote learning.
  • Planned, organized, facilitated and promoted diverse recreational programs.

Sales Representative

Raw Life Farms
Peoria, AZ
03.2021 - 08.2021
  • Demonstrated product features to align with customer needs.
  • Created and implemented store displays, promoting sales and growth.
  • Improved overall customer purchasing experiences to promote steady revenue.

Education

High School Diploma -

Primavera
Peoria, AZ
02.2023

Some College (No Degree) - Nursing

Glendale Community College
Glendale, CA

Skills

  • Excellent, age-appropriate communication
  • Patience and compassion for children
  • Organization and time management
  • Active listening
  • Relationship selling
  • Inside and outside sales
  • Product and service knowledge
  • Negotiation tactics
  • Personnel training
  • Multitasking
  • Lesson planning
  • Developmental assessment
  • Team management
  • Behavior management
  • Family engagement

Timeline

Lead Toddler Teacher

Phoenix Children's Academy
06.2023 - 10.2024

Childcare Supervisor

Mountainside Fitness
08.2022 - 12.2022

Kids Activities Team Member

Lifetime Fitness Center
12.2021 - 08.2022

Sales Representative

Raw Life Farms
03.2021 - 08.2021

High School Diploma -

Primavera

Some College (No Degree) - Nursing

Glendale Community College

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