Kathryn McGuigan
Montrose,NY
Summary
Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success. Motivated Daycare Teacher with background in early childhood education. Experiences include lesson plan development, child supervision, and fostering creative learning environments. Possess strong communication skills, patience and deep understanding of child development principles. Known for creating stimulating, nurturing and safe atmospheres while focusing on individual needs of children.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Daycare Teacher's Assistant/Lead Preschool Teacher
Acorns To Oaks Preschool
Hopewell Junction, NY
03.2023 - Current
- Developed lesson plans and activities to engage children in learning.
- Created a positive, nurturing environment for young students.
- Supervised children during meal times, playtime, and other activities.
- Encouraged creativity through art projects and storytelling.
- Assisted with toilet training and diaper changing when necessary.
- Provided guidance on social development issues such as sharing, following directions.
- Managed record keeping duties such as attendance records and daily reports of individual child activities.
- Collaborated with colleagues to brainstorm ideas for classroom activities.
Retail Keyholder
The Children's Place
Poughkeepsie, NY
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Greeted customers upon entry and assisted them in locating products.
- Ensured a clean and organized store environment by restocking shelves, organizing displays, and cleaning the sales floor.
- Processed payments using point-of-sale systems.
- Monitored security cameras to identify potential shoplifters or suspicious activity.
- Transitioned out due to store's closing.
Retail Keyholder
Build-A-Bear
Poughkeepsie, NY
08.2021 - 11.2022
- Greeted customers upon entry and assisted them in locating products.
- Provided customer service, answered questions, and addressed complaints regarding merchandise or services.
- Ensured a clean and organized store environment by restocking shelves, organizing displays, and cleaning the sales floor.
- Verified that all customers received receipts for their purchases.
- Performed opening and closing procedures including counting cash drawers and preparing deposits.
- Assisted with training new employees on company policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Cashier
Coles Marketing
Montrose, NY
07.2019 - 08.2021
- 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.
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Assisted customers over the phone regarding store operations, product information and order placement.
- Performed other duties as assigned by management.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
Dutchess Community College
Poughkeepsie, NYSkills
- Punctual
- Positive and cheerful
- Loves children
- Child observation
- Early childhood education
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Housekeeping
- Parent communication
- Classroom management
- Age-appropriate activities
- Reliable
- Friendly and likable
- Punctuality Commitment
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Daycare Teacher's Assistant/Lead Preschool Teacher
Acorns To Oaks Preschool
03.2023 - Current
Retail Keyholder
The Children's Place
11.2022 - 02.2023
Retail Keyholder
Build-A-Bear
08.2021 - 11.2022
Cashier
Coles Marketing
07.2019 - 08.2021
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
Dutchess Community College