Kendall M Miller
Mountain View,CA
Summary
A lifelong learner who thrives in chaos. As an Early Childhood Teacher with five years of experience, specializing in lesson planning and one-on-one coaching, I am motivated by a desire to help everyone around me become the best version of themselves. All of my studies and work have revolved around people: how we got here, what we are doing now, and how we can focus on making a better world for ourselves and future generations. My experiences encompass all aspects of teamwork and leadership with people of all ages and from a wide variety of demographics. This experience allows me to be flexible, learn, and adapt quickly. I am always looking for the next challenge and the next chance for self-improvement.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Teacher
Children's House of Los Altos
07.2021 - Current
- Create and implement lesson plans for Language Arts, Social Studies, Math, and Science
- Manage a team of five School Age teachers for After School program with over 70 students
- Work with Teachers to maximize use of space and materials
- Engage children in hands-on-learning during lessons and while exploring the classroom environment
- Collaborate on lesson plans, evaluations, and environmental enrichment with Co-Teachers
- Use DRDPs to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
In-Home Tutor
Private Family
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Supported two families in a 'learning pod' during COVID lock downs
- Provided academic assistance to three elementary school students who were learning from home
- Collaborated with children to complete homework, encourage continued learning, and support in areas of struggle
- Used creative strategies to keep children engaged during ZOOM lessons by setting up a stimulating classroom environment in their home, giving them additional work to compliment their lessons, and keeping them active, engaged, and away from the television after school was done
- Aided in childcare and housework such as preparing meals, washing dishes and clothes, and occasional babysitting
Social Media Manager
NuLeaf Tech
03.2018 - 08.2020
- Helped build up a social presence for a new eco-friendly and innovative water filtration start up
- Posted daily on social media websites such as Facebook, X (Twitter), and Instagram
- Made supplemental posts on LinkedIn during the week
- Built connections with other people and businesses in the environmental industry
- Provided insight on consumer feedback to various posts and researched social media tactics used by big name companies in the environmental sector
- Oversaw social media presence and aligned posts to include branding and trending ideas.
Personal Support Worker
Amy's Community Care
04.2017 - 02.2020
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
Shift Manager
Cardinal Sushi
02.2016 - 03.2017
- Worked both front of house and back of house in a small, family owned sushi restaurant
- Took phone and in person orders, closed out cash drawers at the end of the night, served customers in store, prepared all sushi rice and side dishes, cleaned the dishes, surfaces and floors, and ensured employees were present and on task
- Cooperated with coworkers to improve customer experience and manage storefront.
- Exercised composure under pressure and in escalated customer service scenarios.
- Trained and mentored new employees to maximize team performance.
- Excelled in every store position and regularly backed up front-line staff.
- Managed schedules, accepted time off requests and found coverage for short shifts.
- Addressed customer concerns, complaints and questions, resulting in outstanding customer service ratings.
Chief of Staff
Landmark Theaters
09.2011 - 12.2015
- Began as a floor staff handling ticket and concession sales
- Gave pre-show announcements to large audiences
- General housekeeping duties such as cleaning the lobby, bathrooms, and the theaters
- Promoted to 'Chief of Staff' within six months
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
Education
B.S. - History
Portland State University
Portland, OR06.2020
A.S. - A.G.S. - Science, English, history
Portland City College
Portland, OR12.2017
Skills
- Self-motivated
- Loyal
- Conflict Negotiation and Communication
- Flexible/Adaptable
- Classroom management
- Multitasking
- Group and individual instruction
- Visual storytelling
- Critical thinking
Timeline
Early Childhood Teacher
Children's House of Los Altos
07.2021 - Current
In-Home Tutor
Private Family
08.2020 - 08.2021
Social Media Manager
NuLeaf Tech
03.2018 - 08.2020
Personal Support Worker
Amy's Community Care
04.2017 - 02.2020
Shift Manager
Cardinal Sushi
02.2016 - 03.2017
Chief of Staff
Landmark Theaters
09.2011 - 12.2015
B.S. - History
Portland State University
A.S. - A.G.S. - Science, English, history
Portland City College
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