Joy Daramola
Irvine,CA
Summary
Dedicated Administrative Support Specialist with a background in teaching, bringing exceptional organizational and communication skills to support the operations management leadership team. Experienced in performing administrative and reporting functions critical to the day-to-day management of office properties. Adept at providing superior customer service as the initial point of contact. Strong multitasking abilities, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills acquired through teaching, committed to delivering excellence and contributing to the team's success.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Tutor Time Learning Center
IRVINE, California
08.2022 - Current
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using variety of teaching techniques.
- Prepared and presented lesson plans in academic subjects using traditional and modern teaching techniques.
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
- Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
- Utilized behavior management skills to foster environment conducive to student learning.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Enhanced lessons with smart board technology, iPads and computers to address common core goals.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
Office Administrator
Blooming Branches Daycare Center
Landover, MD
06.2018 - 06.2022
- Interacted professionally with customers and inside personnel, answering questions and responding to phone and email inquiries.
- Processed financial documents, contracts, expense reports and invoices.
- Replenished office supplies, placing new orders for restocking to maintain inventory.
- Reviewed documents and obtained additional information to complete accurate paperwork and avoid delays.
- Created memos, letters and other documents, fostering internal and external communication.
- Filtered emails based on importance and escalated issues to leadership.
- Collaborated with administrative support to oversee calendars and prioritize meetings and appointments.
- Coordinated onsite training events with outside vendors and online webinars.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality and conformance.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
Office Assistant
Restoration Center Greenbelt
Greenbelt, MD
06.2017 - 07.2022
- Employed kinesthetic, visual and auditory approaches to make lessons interesting and interactive.
- Improved student grammar and conversational skills through role play assignments.
- Cleaned and organized designated classrooms.
- Kept track of church resources and inventory and reported damaged or needed resources.
- Attended assigned teacher and church management meetings.
- Taught and presented Bible lessons to students and gave homework assignments.
- Created lesson plans and activities in line with church beliefs and curriculum.
- Assisted with student programs, performances and fundraising events.
- Maintained child care and safety until released to parent or guardian.
- Organized student trips, programs and events after receiving approval from church staff.
- Assisted church staff members with projects and attended necessary staff meetings.
- Instructed more than 20 students through lectures, discussions, group activities and demonstrations.
- Created immersive activities and utilized Tablets to enhance instruction.
Lead Teacher
Blooming Branches Daycare Center
Landover, MD
06.2015 - 06.2018
- Organized activities to promote physical, mental and social development of each child.
- Involved parents in student learning to increase family interaction and student support.
- Maintained secure and disciplined classroom to provide positive learning environment.
- 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.
- Created various strategies to engage students and deliver enriching educational opportunities.
- Worked with students one-on-one to boost skills in weak areas and grasp new concepts.
- Worked with teachers to design interactive lessons and increase student success.
- Communicated objectives for lessons, units and projects to students and parents.
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
- Researched books and supplemental materials to use with lesson plans.
- Handled and resolved disciplinary issues according to district protocols.
- Planned and organized variety of activities and field trips to aid mental and physical growth in children.
- Coached new teachers on school guidelines to decrease training time and increase teacher success.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students.
- Assisted fellow teachers with assignment development, special projects, tests, administrative updates and grading.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
- Enhanced lessons with smart board technology, iPads and computers to address common core goals.
- Utilized behavior management skills to foster environment conducive to student learning.
- Graded student papers and assignments to track student progression.
- Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using variety of teaching techniques.
Barista
Starbucks
Laurel, MD
03.2015 - 06.2015
- Operated cash register, collected payments and provided accurate change.
- Prepared and served coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees and teas.
- Maintained calm demeanor during high-volume periods and special events.
- Maintained clean and organized workspace, enabling coworkers to locate resources and product.
- Memorized official and off-menu coffee and tea preparations.
- Described menu items to customers and suggested products based on stated preferences.
- Received and accurately processed customer payments.
- Supported highest standards of conduct and service to support company reputation.
- Created complex, hand-crafted beverages based upon customer preferences.
- Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines to pass state inspections.
Overnight Stock Associate
Target
Ellicott City, MD
09.2014 - 03.2015
- Stocked, arranged and organized merchandise during late shift in store that stayed open overnight.
- Cleaned and straightened warehouse, store aisles and shelves for ease of product accessibility, safety and loss prevention.
- Constructed and stocked new displays, designed and assembled end caps and removed and discarded outdated displays.
- Assisted customers upon request in finding products or checked in warehouse for unstocked items.
- Demonstrated expertise in knowing product locations, resulting in maximum satisfaction for searching customers.
- Identified stock needs, replaced outdated stock and assembled products.
Education
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Howard Community College
Columbia, MD05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Aspen University
Denver, COSkills
- Service-Oriented
- Lesson planning expert
- Learning management system proficiency
- Understands various learning styles
- Interdisciplinary teaching
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Microsoft Office
- Team Collaboration
- Google Drive
- Excel Spreadsheets
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Problem-Solving
- Organizing and Categorizing
- Customer Service
Certification
- The Fourty-Five Clock Hour infant & Toddler Course Methods & Materials- 2017
- The Fourty-Five Clock Hour Child Growth & Development (Birth to Twelve years) Training - 2017
- The Fourty-Five Clock Hour Pre-School Materials & Methods- 2017
- Basic Health and Safety Training Training - 2018
- CPR/AED/First Aid- 2019
Accomplishments
- State of Maryland Credentialed Child Care provider Level 2- 2018
- State of Maryland Credentialed Child Care provider Level 3- 2019
Timeline
Teacher
Tutor Time Learning Center
08.2022 - Current
Office Administrator
Blooming Branches Daycare Center
06.2018 - 06.2022
Office Assistant
Restoration Center Greenbelt
06.2017 - 07.2022
Lead Teacher
Blooming Branches Daycare Center
06.2015 - 06.2018
Barista
Starbucks
03.2015 - 06.2015
Overnight Stock Associate
Target
09.2014 - 03.2015
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Howard Community College
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Aspen University