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Keri Barrett

Kentwood

Summary

Experienced with coordinating administrative tasks and maintaining organized office environments. Utilizes strong organizational skills to enhance office efficiency and support team operations. Track record of effective communication and multitasking to meet diverse administrative needs.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Center Management

The Learning Experience
06.2024 - Current
  • Checked facility, employee work and service levels to maintain compliance with company and industry standards.
  • Promoted a culture of teamwork through effective leadership, open communication channels, and regular team-building activities.
  • Managed daily operations for optimal efficiency, resulting in improved revenue generation and higher customer retention rates.
  • Oversaw the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding processes to ensure a skilled workforce capable of meeting center objectives.
  • Collaborated closely with other department managers to align goals, share knowledge, and boost overall center performance.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
  • Facilitated open communication among team members by conducting regular staff meetings and reviews.
  • Managed daily schedules, ensuring optimal allocation of resources and staff coverage.
  • Maintained a clean, organized, and welcoming environment for clients through regular facilities inspections and upkeep tasks.
  • Collaborated with center manager to develop and implement policies, procedures, and goals for improved performance.
  • Coordinated events and programs for the center, boosting community engagement and participation.
  • Managed work and performance of more than 15 employees.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.

Lead Teacher

The Learning Experience
11.2023 - Current
  • Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
  • Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
  • Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
  • Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
  • Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
  • Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
  • Implemented assessment tools that monitored student progress throughout the year, allowing for targeted interventions when needed to close achievement gaps.

Lead Teacher Infant/Lead Teacher, Toddler Room

Childtime Learning Centers
07.2020 - 11.2023
  • Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
  • Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
  • Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
  • Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
  • Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
  • Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
  • Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
  • Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
  • Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with state curricula.
  • Conducted ongoing assessments to monitor student progress and inform instructional adjustments.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.

Preschool Lead Teacher

Trinity's Playhouse Learning Center
03.2019 - 07.2019
  • Completed documentation on individual children and teachers for recordkeeping.
  • Planned and prepared activities for 3-4 year old students.
  • Built strong relationships with parents, providing regular updates on student progress and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Promoted a positive classroom environment, fostering respect, empathy, and teamwork among students.
  • Provided open and loving environment where children direct learning process.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Enhanced student learning experiences by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into lesson plans.
  • Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents.
  • Strengthened communication skills among students through structured group activities and peer review sessions.
  • Achieved higher levels of student participation with interactive teaching methods and engaging materials.

Assistant Toddler Teacher

Adventures Learning Centers
09.2018 - 01.2019
  • Built trust among toddlers and their families by maintaining consistent communication about daily activities, upcoming events, and any concerns that arose.
  • Facilitated imaginative play experiences by providing a wide variety of materials and resources for children to explore independently or collaboratively as a group.
  • Developed strong partnerships with fellow educators, administrators, and support staff to ensure the overall success of the classroom environment.
  • Continually reflected on personal teaching practices, seeking feedback from colleagues and supervisors to identify areas for improvement or growth in order to better serve the needs of young learners.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in early childhood education.
  • Supported children''s emotional and social development through positive reinforcement and open communication strategies.
  • Encouraged gross motor skill development through structured games and outdoor activities designed specifically for toddlers'' physical abilities.
  • Assisted in the implementation of daily routines, including mealtime, naptime, outdoor play, and transitions between activities.
  • Fostered strong relationships with families through open communication channels and participation in school events.
  • Enhanced toddler learning by incorporating age-appropriate activities and sensory play into daily curriculum.
  • Worked closely with lead teacher to monitor students'' developmental milestones while identifying potential areas for growth or intervention when necessary.
  • Maintained a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment conducive to learning and exploration.

Production Line Assembly Worker

Grand Rapids Controls LLC
04.2018 - 08.2018
  • Assembling various car parts for third row seatings. Various learning speeds on multiple machines. Quickly accomplish rate and goals of each machine.
  • Facilitated smooth operations on the production floor by keeping workspaces clean, organized, and free from clutter.
  • Kept work areas clean by removing trash and debris and organizing tools in preparation for next shift.
  • Boxed, labeled, and transported items to support assembly operations.
  • Ensured high-quality finished products by conducting thorough inspections at various stages of the assembly process.
  • Improved product output rate with consistent attention to detail while assembling components according to specifications.
  • Demonstrated strong technical skills when operating machinery or using tools required for specific assembly tasks.
  • Contributed to team success by cross-training in multiple roles, providing flexibility and adaptability in the workplace.
  • Adhered to company policies, procedures, and manufacturing guidelines consistently throughout all work activities.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and proactively addressing potential hazards.
  • Exceeded daily production goals regularly by maintaining focus, discipline, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.
  • Provided assistance to new hires during their training period for faster integration into the production line workflow.
  • Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
  • Stocked and replenished parts used on assembly line to maintain consistent supply and inventory.
  • Trained and mentored new employees to apply best practices on assembly line operations and comply with procedures and regulations.
  • Documented production data and output to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
  • Conducted quality assurance inspections on finished components and identified issues.

Lead Teacher, Preschool

Primrose Schools
02.2018 - 03.2018
  • Lead Teacher, curriculum planning, assessments of all children in classroom, caring and helping children with everyday needs and tasks. Short employment due to move.
  • Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
  • Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
  • Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
  • Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.

Assistant Toddler Teacher

O2B Kids
01.2017 - 02.2018
  • Built trust among toddlers and their families by maintaining consistent communication about daily activities, upcoming events, and any concerns that arose.
  • Facilitated imaginative play experiences by providing a wide variety of materials and resources for children to explore independently or collaboratively as a group.
  • Developed strong partnerships with fellow educators, administrators, and support staff to ensure the overall success of the classroom environment.
  • Continually reflected on personal teaching practices, seeking feedback from colleagues and supervisors to identify areas for improvement or growth in order to better serve the needs of young learners.
  • Supported children''s emotional and social development through positive reinforcement and open communication strategies.
  • Utilized a variety of teaching techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles and create an inclusive learning atmosphere for all students.
  • Encouraged gross motor skill development through structured games and outdoor activities designed specifically for toddlers'' physical abilities.
  • Fostered strong relationships with families through open communication channels and participation in school events.
  • Implemented creative art projects that encouraged self-expression while also developing fine motor skills among toddlers.
  • Worked closely with lead teacher to monitor students'' developmental milestones while identifying potential areas for growth or intervention when necessary.
  • Maintained a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment conducive to learning and exploration.
  • Collaborated with lead teacher to develop individualized lesson plans for each child, focusing on their unique needs and abilities.
  • Promoted language development by engaging toddlers in interactive storytelling sessions using books, puppets, and props.
  • Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.

Infant Teacher, Toddler Teacher/Assistant

The Goddard School
01.2014 - 10.2014
  • Maintained a safe, nurturing environment for infants by adhering to health and safety regulations.
  • Kept classroom and feeding areas clean, neat, and safe.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Managed personal hygiene requirements with frequent diaper changes, use of bibs, and monitoring of behaviors.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents to foster trust and open communication regarding their child''s wellbeing.
  • Used proper sanitizing techniques for toys, surfaces, and equipment.
  • Provided thorough documentation of each child''s day-to-day activities, achievements, concerns, or incidents for both internal records and parental review upon request.
  • Managed daily routines efficiently while maintaining flexibility to accommodate any unforeseen changes or challenges throughout the day.
  • Utilized a variety of teaching methods, including storytelling, music, and visual aids, to stimulate infant curiosity and interest in learning.

Sales Associate

LE CREUSET
10.2012 - 12.2013
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
  • Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
  • Collaborated with team members to improve overall store performance, sharing best practices, and offering support as needed.
  • Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales.
  • Achieved monthly sales targets consistently by implementing effective sales strategies and maintaining a high level of product knowledge.

Education

Associate - Child Development Teacher

Mira Costa College
Oceanside, CA
01.2015

Diploma - undefined

Pacific View Charter School
01.2011

Skills

  • First aid training
  • Infant CPR certification
  • Patience and empathy
  • Safety awareness
  • Housekeeping skills
  • Professionalism and ethics
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Sanitation procedures
  • Recordkeeping skills
  • Activity planning
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Age-appropriate activities
  • Curriculum planning
  • Documentation requirements
  • Creative lesson planning
  • Child assessment
  • Time management
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Classroom management
  • Efficient under pressure
  • Meal preparation
  • Customer service
  • Team leadership
  • Decision-making
  • Staff training and development
  • Staff management
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Shift scheduling
  • Policy implementation
  • Marketing
  • Safety procedures
  • Employee onboarding
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Money handling
  • Retail operations
  • Sales strategies
  • Customer relationship management (CRM)
  • Employee supervision
  • Customer service and satisfaction
  • Data entry
  • Computer proficiency
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft outlook
  • Call management
  • Follow-up skills
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Documentation
  • Administrative support
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Multi-line phone talent

Certification

  • First Aid Certification
  • CPR Certification
  • Child Development Associate Certification
  • Driver's License
  • Teaching Certification
  • Blood-Borne Pathogens Training
  • SIDS - Infant Safe Sleep Training

Timeline

Center Management

The Learning Experience
06.2024 - Current

Lead Teacher

The Learning Experience
11.2023 - Current

Lead Teacher Infant/Lead Teacher, Toddler Room

Childtime Learning Centers
07.2020 - 11.2023

Preschool Lead Teacher

Trinity's Playhouse Learning Center
03.2019 - 07.2019

Assistant Toddler Teacher

Adventures Learning Centers
09.2018 - 01.2019

Production Line Assembly Worker

Grand Rapids Controls LLC
04.2018 - 08.2018

Lead Teacher, Preschool

Primrose Schools
02.2018 - 03.2018

Assistant Toddler Teacher

O2B Kids
01.2017 - 02.2018

Infant Teacher, Toddler Teacher/Assistant

The Goddard School
01.2014 - 10.2014

Sales Associate

LE CREUSET
10.2012 - 12.2013

Diploma - undefined

Pacific View Charter School

Associate - Child Development Teacher

Mira Costa College

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