Kiah Hughes
Oxford,PA
Summary
Dedicated educator specializing in lesson planning, classroom management, and leadership. Demonstrated success in fostering positive relationships and enhancing professional development through effective communication and collaboration.
Overview
1
1
Certification
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Group Supervisor/Teacher
Ducklings Early Learning Center
Oxford, PA
06.2014 - Current
- Supervised daily activities and routines for diverse groups of children.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with educational standards..
- Collaborated with parents to address children's needs and progress.
- Trained new educators on center policies and classroom management techniques.
- Conducted regular assessments to evaluate children's developmental milestones.
- Ensured compliance with health regulations and safety protocols in classrooms..
- Cultivated strong relationships with students by listening carefully and offering positive reinforcement.
- Provided leadership and coordination of various programs using techniques in behavior management and prevention strategies.
- Fostered a nurturing environment for children to promote social and emotional growth.
- Implemented creative activities to enhance cognitive and physical development in students.
- Organized classroom materials and resources to create an organized learning space..
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
- Enforced school rules and regulations in order to maintain an appropriate learning environment for all students.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
- Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
Customer Service Cashier
Ritz Camera Centers
Kennett Square, Pennsylvania
08.1999 - 06.2014
- Processed customer transactions efficiently and accurately at retail camera center.
- Handled customer inquiries and resolved issues promptly to enhance satisfaction.
- Welcomed customers upon entry to create a friendly atmosphere. and provided friendly customer service.
- Assisted customers with product selection, providing expert knowledge on photography equipment.
- Exchanged and returned items, noting details in company database and placed returned merchandise in bins for restocking.
- Assisted co-workers with tasks to ensure smooth operations of the store.
- Trained new cashiers on operational procedures and customer service best practices.
- Refilled and rotated items on shelves to maintain well-stocked inventory.
- Performed daily opening and closing procedures such as counting money in cash drawers and checking bank deposits against total sales receipts for accuracy.
- Complied with all health and safety regulations while performing job duties.
Front End Manager
Super Fresh Market
Oxford, PA
07.1994 - 08.1999
- Supervised daily operations of front end staff and customer service interactions.
- Trained new employees on cash handling and customer engagement techniques.
- Managed cash handling and balanced registers at the end of shifts.
- Cultivated strong customer relations and developed effective customer service standards.
Education
Avon Grove High School
West Grove, PASome College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Care And Education
Delaware County Community College
Media, PASkills
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Child development assessment
- Leadership
- Curriculum development
- Adaptability
- Communications
- Problem solving
- Collaboration
Certification
- CDA
- PA Department of human services certification. State police criminal record check
Affiliations
- Photography, hiking and reading books.
Timeline
Group Supervisor/Teacher
Ducklings Early Learning Center
06.2014 - Current
Customer Service Cashier
Ritz Camera Centers
08.1999 - 06.2014
Front End Manager
Super Fresh Market
07.1994 - 08.1999
Avon Grove High School
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Care And Education
Delaware County Community College