Joy Mccullough
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Montessori School
10.2023 - Current
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Enhanced students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills through project-based learning.
Preschool Associate Teacher
Head Start-Sacramento, CA
Sacramento
02.2023 - 09.2023
- Assisted lead teacher in designing age-appropriate lesson plans, targeting cognitive, physical, emotional, and social developmental milestones.
Remote Customer Service
Gap-Roseville, CA
Roseville
10.2022 - 02.2023
- Handled customer phone inquiries, providing information and resolving issues, enhancing remote customer service.
Teacher's Aide
AMERICAN MONTESSORI ACADEMY-Roseville, CA
Roseville
08.2018 - 07.2021
- Assisted teacher with supervision and care of group of 24 children.
- help plan and assist with daily activities and lessons
- record observations, oversee lesson preparations, assist in establishing and maintaining a harmonious classroom
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
Cashier/Customer Service
WinCo Foods-Sacramento, CA
Sacramento
09.2016 - 05.2019
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Assisted customers with inquiries and provided exceptional service, resulting in positive feedback from shoppers.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve sales targets and maintain a clean, well-stocked store environment.
Associate
Marshalls-Sacramento, CA
Sacramento
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and engagement.
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving complex issues and providing exceptional service at all times.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Managed efficient cash register operations.
- Worked to meet or exceed special targets for credit card applications, special donations and specific product promotions.
Day Care Assistant
Home Day-care-Sacramento, CA
Sacramento
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Maintained clean, neat and hazard-free areas to protect kids, personnel and families.
- Assisted in maintaining a safe and healthy environment, ensuring cleanliness and proper supervision of children.
- Provided lunchtime assistance to monitor children, assist with eating and serve food.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Used patience, skill and various behavior modification techniques to maintain order and safety.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Managed classroom behavior with clear expectations and consistent reinforcement strategies, fostering a respectful atmosphere.
Youth Aide
Start-Sacramento, CA
Sacramento
06.2013 - 08.2013
Education
Associate Degree in Art -
American River College
Associate in Science -
Cosumnes River College
Master teacher certificate in Early Childhood Education -
Cosumnes River College
Elk Grove, CATeacher Certificate in Early Childhood Education -
Cosumnes River College
ECE - Infant Specialist Certificate in Early Childhood Education -
Cosumnes River College
A.A- in Early Childhood Education, Supervisor
Cosumnes River College
Sacramento, CAHigh School Diploma -
Grant Union High School
06.2014
Skills
- Customer service
- Problem resolution
- Detail oriented
- Microsoft office, Excel
- Office Administration
- Sales
- Merchandising
- Food Service
- Early Childhood Education
- Organizational Skills
- Infant Care
- Special Needs
- Special Education
- Curriculum Development
- Writing Skills
- Classroom Experience
- Behavior Management
- Administrative Experience
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Communication skills
- Computer skills
- Time management
- Retail Sales
- Critical Thinking
Certification
- CPR/AED
- First Aid Certification
- Early Childhood Education-Associate Teacher
Timeline
Teacher
Montessori School
10.2023 - Current
Preschool Associate Teacher
Head Start-Sacramento, CA
02.2023 - 09.2023
Remote Customer Service
Gap-Roseville, CA
10.2022 - 02.2023
Teacher's Aide
AMERICAN MONTESSORI ACADEMY-Roseville, CA
08.2018 - 07.2021
Cashier/Customer Service
WinCo Foods-Sacramento, CA
09.2016 - 05.2019
Youth Aide
Start-Sacramento, CA
06.2013 - 08.2013
Associate
Marshalls-Sacramento, CA
01.2013 - 01.2014
Day Care Assistant
Home Day-care-Sacramento, CA
01.2010 - 01.2014
Associate Degree in Art -
American River College
Associate in Science -
Cosumnes River College
Master teacher certificate in Early Childhood Education -
Cosumnes River College
Teacher Certificate in Early Childhood Education -
Cosumnes River College
ECE - Infant Specialist Certificate in Early Childhood Education -
Cosumnes River College
A.A- in Early Childhood Education, Supervisor
Cosumnes River College
High School Diploma -
Grant Union High School