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Kailyn Smith

Osawatomie

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.

Possess strong nurturing and communication skills, with positive, upbeat tone. Knowledge of child development and safety protocols, combined with skills in creating engaging activities and maintaining clean, safe environment. Committed to fostering supportive and enriching atmosphere for children to thrive.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Daycare Worker

Jessica Lane
06.2024 - Current
  • Organized and maintained a safe, clean, and developmentally appropriate environment for children.
  • Created lesson plans that incorporated activities to stimulate physical, social, emotional, cognitive growth of the children.
  • Provided snacks and meals in accordance with dietary guidelines.
  • Instructed young children in basic educational concepts such as numbers, shapes, colors, letters.
  • Encouraged positive behavior by providing praise and reinforcement of desired behaviors.
  • Ensured proper supervision of all activities including outdoor playtime.
  • Developed age-appropriate curriculums to meet the individual needs of each child.

SpEd Paraprofessional

Cottonwood Elementary School
01.2025 - 09.2025
  • Provided one-on-one assistance for students with various disabilities, fostering an inclusive learning environment.
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
  • Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes, and color recognition.
  • Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.

Cashier

Walmart
05.2023 - 06.2024
  • Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
  • Verified that customers were of legal age to purchase alcohol or tobacco products.
  • Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
  • Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
  • Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
  • Answered customer inquiries regarding store policies and procedures.
  • Balanced daily transactions on a computerized point-of-sale system.
  • Conducted price checks for special orders or discounts as requested by customers.
  • Assisted customers over the phone regarding store operations, product information and order placement.
  • Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
  • Ensured compliance with all safety regulations within the store environment.
  • Provided excellent customer service while promoting loyalty programs to increase sales potential.
  • Organized promotional displays or arrange merchandise on counters or tables to promote sales.
  • Reconciled transactions at end of shift using appropriate forms and reports to verify accuracy of transactions.
  • Followed company security procedures for handling large sums of money.
  • Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
  • Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.

Concessions Worker

Paola Family Pool
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Stocked concession stands with supplies and food items.
  • Assisted customers in selecting items, taking orders, and providing recommendations.
  • Cleaned concession area including counters, floors, equipment, and utensils.
  • Operated cash registers to process payments from customers.
  • Checked expiration dates on all products before serving them to customers.
  • Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping floors and emptying trash cans regularly.
  • Ensured that all safety protocols were followed at all times during shift hours.
  • Kept track of stock rotation so that older products are used first while maintaining freshness of new stock items.
  • Labeled containers with product names and prices prior to stocking shelves.
  • Adhered to health department regulations regarding food handling practices.
  • Communicated effectively with co-workers in order to ensure smooth operation of concessions stand activities.

Education

High School Diploma -

Paola High School
Paola, KS

Maize Preparatory School

Skills

  • Activities leadership
  • Early Childhood Development
  • Activities Planning
  • Early education
  • Positive reinforcement techniques
  • Social Development
  • Health and Safety Regulations
  • Productivity and Time Management
  • Works Well Under Pressure
  • Chemical Handling
  • Contamination control
  • Critical Thinking
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Excellent Communication
  • Problem-Solving
  • Team Collaboration
  • Inventory Management
  • Multitasking
  • Computer Literacy
  • Reliability
  • Safety Protocols
  • Organizational Skills
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Professionalism
  • Written Communication
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Patience and empathy
  • Infant care
  • Cleaning and sanitizing
  • Health and safety regulations

Accomplishments

I took the paraprofessional test already and have credits towards college

Timeline

SpEd Paraprofessional

Cottonwood Elementary School
01.2025 - 09.2025

Daycare Worker

Jessica Lane
06.2024 - Current

Cashier

Walmart
05.2023 - 06.2024

Concessions Worker

Paola Family Pool
06.2022 - 08.2022

Maize Preparatory School

High School Diploma -

Paola High School

Education and Training

I completed the Paraprofessional test and have hours counted towards college

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