KaNisja Grant
Snellville,GA
Summary
Dynamic educator with extensive experience at Koolkids Academy, adept in literacy development and classroom management. Excelled in fostering social-emotional learning and creative lesson planning, enhancing student engagement and safety. Demonstrated adaptability and professionalism, significantly contributing to a positive learning environment. Skilled in implementing innovative educational techniques, achieving notable improvements in learning assessment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Preschool Teacher
Koolkids Academy
Snellville, GA
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Assisted and supervised 13 children through entire school day.
- Incorporated play-based learning opportunities into daily routines, allowing students to explore new concepts while developing critical thinking skills through hands-on experiences.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques when addressing behavioral issues, maintaining a respectful and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Utilized books, songs and games to engage students.
- Enhanced preschoolers'' learning experiences by incorporating creative and interactive teaching methods in daily lessons.
- Submitted weekly lesson plans.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Supported the social-emotional development of students by implementing lessons on empathy, communication skills, and conflict resolution.
- Managed classroom materials efficiently, ensuring availability of necessary resources for daily activities and reducing waste.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Afterschool Program Leader
B2 Anywhere
Snellville, GA
04.2022 - 02.2023
- Created fun, age-appropriate activities for school-age children.
- Monitored student safety while conducting indoor or outdoor activities.
- Assisted students with homework completion, providing individualized support and guidance as needed.
- Managed behavioral issues and used positive behavior strategies for groups of up to 27 students.
- Developed strong relationships with parents, keeping them informed of their child''s progress and involvement in the program.
- Enhanced student engagement by incorporating interactive activities and group projects in after-school programs.
- Supervised up to 27 students during outdoor exercise periods, monitoring group and individual safety.
- Scheduled mini-lessons, art projects and unstructured playtime for school-age children.
- Collaborated with school staff to ensure smooth transitions between daytime classes and after-school activities.
Cashier / Bakery Associate
Walmart
Snellville, GA
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
General Merchandise Expert
Target
Akron, OH
10.2019 - 07.2020
- Ensured accurate inventory levels by conducting routine stock checks and updating records accordingly.
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and addressing inquiries
- Boosted sales by creating visually appealing merchandise displays and promotional arrangements.
- Contributed to overall store performance by consistently meeting or exceeding individual sales targets.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily goals, promoting a positive work atmosphere.
- Resolved customer issues promptly and professionally, ensuring continued loyalty to the brand.
- Picked and packed order items.
- Interacted with guests in friendly and knowledgeable way.
- Kept work areas neat, clean and free from debris.
- Stocked designated items on shelves, end caps and displays.
- Transported merchandise to sales floor and replenished out-of-stock and low-stock items.
- Stocked shelves to match planogram images and instructions.
Education
East Community Learning Center
Akron, OH06.2020
Skills
- Literacy development
- Learning assessment skills
- Health and safety
- Growth portfolios
- Visual supervision
- Classroom management experience
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Social skill building
- Calm and patient
- Observational skills
- Creative lesson planning
- Social-emotional learning
- Problem-solving skills
- Reliability
- Professionalism
- Interactive Learning
- Adaptability
- Basic First Aid
- Problem-solving
- Customer Service
- Organization
- Teamwork
- Diligence
Certification
Professional Child Development
Timeline
Lead Preschool Teacher
Koolkids Academy
09.2024 - 11.2024
Afterschool Program Leader
B2 Anywhere
04.2022 - 02.2023
Cashier / Bakery Associate
Walmart
08.2021 - 01.2022
General Merchandise Expert
Target
10.2019 - 07.2020
East Community Learning Center