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Kayla Gonzalez

San Diego,CA

Summary

Kindhearted professional with several years of educational experience. Expert in closely monitoring student safety while providing fun, academic and inclusive environments. Dedicated to effective budgeting and scheduling with extensive training in promoting developmental milestones. Hardworking Sales Associate committed to driving high sales in both slow and busy shifts. Organized and patient individual polished in handling customer complaints and replenishing stock. Flexible and outgoing team player commended for demonstrating honesty and integrity with customers, team members and supervisors. Engaging Sales Associate committed to providing outstanding customer service and maximizing sales. Focused on team support and customer relationship building. Persuasive and friendly individual poised to consistently exceed performance standards and sales targets. Energetic Sales Associate dedicated to driving customer satisfaction and increasing sales. Positive and respectful contributor talented in filling, facing and organizing products to maintain department standards. Hardworking and punctual individual recognized for consistently receiving high ratings on customer feedback surveys.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Infant Teacher

KinderCare Learning Centers
San Diego, CA
12.2023 - Current
  • Encouraged independence while providing guidance during mealtime routines such as eating independently or helping feed others.
  • Developed and implemented daily lesson plans to support infant development.
  • Organized and maintained a safe, clean, and stimulating learning environment for infants.
  • Established positive relationships with families by communicating regularly about their child's progress.
  • Provided individualized care and attention to each infant in the classroom.
  • Observed infants' development and documented milestones using appropriate assessment tools.
  • Maintained records of attendance and provided weekly updates to parents regarding their child's activities.
  • Engaged in conversations with infants to encourage language development.
  • Participated in team meetings to discuss curriculum plans, student progress, and classroom management strategies.
  • Demonstrated an understanding of different cultures when interacting with families from diverse backgrounds.
  • Planned age-appropriate activities that encouraged physical, cognitive, social-emotional growth in infants.
  • Incorporated music into everyday routines to promote creativity and motor development.
  • Sanitized toys, equipment, supplies and surfaces regularly.
  • Changed diapers, used bibs and monitored behaviors to maintain good hygiene for each child.
  • Maintained tidy, clean and safe environments for children.
  • Helped infants develop communication skills through baby sign language while also promoting positive behaviors and social skills.
  • Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication.
  • Communicated with children's parents and guardians about daily activities, behaviors and problems.
  • Monitored children's play activities to identify additional learning opportunities or behavioral issues.
  • Developed and enforced positive strategies to encourage good behavior.
  • Prepared educational materials and resources that support curriculum objectives.
  • Administered first aid and medication in accordance with health and safety regulations.
  • Conducted observations and assessments of children's progress and reported findings to parents and guardians.
  • Developed and implemented daily lesson plans that promote physical, mental, and social development.
  • Modified teaching strategies and techniques to meet the individual needs of children with diverse learning styles.
  • Created and maintained a clean, organized, and stimulating environment conducive to learning.
  • Coordinated with co-teachers and staff to plan and execute school events and field trips.
  • Assisted children with daily routines, including toileting, feeding, and nap times.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop and refine curriculum that meets state and national standards.
  • Participated in staff meetings, workshops, and conferences to discuss and improve instructional methods.
  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.

Sales Associate

Vans
San Diego, CA
03.2022 - Current
  • Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
  • Assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling.
  • Provided accurate information about products, prices and services.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store merchandise and policies.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Organized stockroom shelves according to size, color or style.
  • Restocked shelves as needed to ensure sufficient inventory levels.
  • Demonstrated product features and benefits for customers' needs.
  • Handled customer complaints in a professional manner.
  • Upsold additional items based on customer interests and needs.
  • Developed promotional strategies to increase sales volume.
  • Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts and counting money back change.
  • Maintained cleanliness of store environment including floors, windows, displays.
  • Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
  • Engaged customers in friendly, professional dialogue to determine needs.
  • Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.
  • Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
  • Developed trusting relationships with customers by making personal connections.
  • Worked with fellow sales team members to achieve group targets.

Preschool Teacher

Carmel Mountain Preschool
San Diego, CA
07.2023 - 12.2023
  • Conducted classroom activities to stimulate physical, mental, and social development of preschool students.
  • Observed children for signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorders, and speech problems.
  • Removed hazards and developed appropriate boundaries and rules to create safe environment for children.
  • Monitored student progress to ensure cooperation and growth.
  • Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
  • Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting, and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.
  • Implemented behavior modeling and positive reinforcement into daily routines.
  • Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
  • Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing, and crafts.
  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
  • Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
  • Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for toddler-age children.
  • Met with parents to discuss child behavior and academic progress.
  • Collaborated with colleagues on developing new classroom projects and monthly themes.
  • Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists.

Preschool Teacher

Discovery Isle Preschool
San Diego, CA
07.2022 - 12.2022
  • Conducted classroom activities to stimulate physical, mental, and social development of preschool students.
  • Organized educational materials and resources to create an engaging learning environment.
  • Assisted in providing a safe and secure environment for children.
  • Developed lesson plans that incorporated creative teaching techniques.
  • Established positive relationships with parents and guardians by regularly communicating student progress.
  • Maintained records of attendance, grades, health concerns, and other relevant information about the children in my care.
  • Facilitated group play activities that encouraged collaboration among students.
  • Encouraged critical thinking skills through problem solving activities.
  • Supervised outdoor playtime while ensuring safety regulations were followed.
  • Provided individual attention to each student as needed during class time.
  • Collaborated with fellow teachers on various projects related to curriculum design and implementation.
  • Incorporated music, art, games, books, blocks, puzzles into daily instruction.
  • Led story time sessions designed to promote literacy skills among young learners.
  • Attended professional development workshops to stay current on best practices for early childhood education.
  • Integrated multicultural themes into instruction plans to foster respect for diversity among students.
  • Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
  • Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists.

Teacher's Assistant

Next Generation Educational Center
San Diego, CA
05.2021 - 12.2021
  • Assisted teachers with creating and maintaining a safe, orderly learning environment.
  • Supported teachers by preparing materials, setting up equipment, and organizing supplies.
  • Helped teacher plan lessons utilizing various teaching strategies including hands-on activities and technology integration.
  • Supervised students during lunchtime, field trips, assemblies, and other activities.
  • Assisted teachers with instruction and provided clerical support for diverse needs.
  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.

Lead Sales Associate

Leslie's Pool Supplies
San Diego, CA
06.2020 - 08.2020
  • Greeted customers and provided product information.
  • Provided customer service to ensure satisfaction.
  • Organized store displays for maximum visibility of products.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store policies regarding payments, returns, and exchanges.
  • Managed inventory levels by placing orders as needed.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining company standards of quality and service.
  • Assisted customers with online ordering inquiries or problems.
  • Maintained neatness and cleanliness throughout the store environment.
  • Processed payments and returned receipts, cash, coin and cards to customers.
  • Greeted patrons warmly at store entrance and offered assistance with finding needed items.
  • Delivered quality customer service while cultivating client satisfaction and loyalty.

Education

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences

San Diego Mesa College
San Diego, CA
05-2023

Associate of Arts - Social And Behavioral Sciences- Social Sciences

San Diego Mesa College
San Diego, CA
05-2023

Skills

  • Group and individual instruction
  • Progress Reporting
  • Activity Planning
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Early Childhood Development
  • Product Sales
  • Order Processing
  • Upselling
  • Payment Processing
  • Promotional support
  • Inventory Tracking
  • Sales Goals Attainment
  • Shipment Processing
  • Store Opening and Closing
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Sales expertise
  • Multi-tasking strength
  • Verbal/written communication
  • Problem-Solving
  • Goal-Oriented
  • Positive and professional
  • Merchandising understanding
  • Exceptional customer service
  • Relationship Building
  • Reliable and punctual
  • Written and oral communication skills
  • Meeting deadlines
  • Professional Demeanor
  • Display Setup
  • Time Management
  • Cash Handling
  • Stocking and Receiving
  • Customer Service
  • Merchandising knowledge
  • Sales Training
  • Flexible Schedule

Timeline

Infant Teacher

KinderCare Learning Centers
12.2023 - Current

Preschool Teacher

Carmel Mountain Preschool
07.2023 - 12.2023

Preschool Teacher

Discovery Isle Preschool
07.2022 - 12.2022

Sales Associate

Vans
03.2022 - Current

Teacher's Assistant

Next Generation Educational Center
05.2021 - 12.2021

Lead Sales Associate

Leslie's Pool Supplies
06.2020 - 08.2020

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences

San Diego Mesa College

Associate of Arts - Social And Behavioral Sciences- Social Sciences

San Diego Mesa College
Kayla Gonzalez