Kimber Tharpe
Virginia Beach,Va
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with extensive experience in retail and educational settings, notably at Wal-Mart and The Playhouse Daycare and Kindergarten Center. Excelled in classroom organization and critical thinking, enhancing educational growth and customer satisfaction. Demonstrated leadership and exceptional communication skills, fostering strong relationships with parents and team members.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Sale Associate
Wal-Mart
Virginia Beach, VA
01.2024 - Current
- Unboxed merchandise and restocked shelves in appealing, organized arrangements.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
Office Helper/ Lead Teacher
The Playhouse Daycare and Kindergarten Center
Virginia Beach, VA
05.2012 - 12.2024
- Planning and preparing activities for the three young old students.
- Built strong relationships with parents, providing regular updates on their child’s progress in learning and behavior.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining an overall focus on the entire group.
- Maintained organized, fun, and interactive classroom activities to help children's educational growth.
- Created a safe and nurturing learning environment for children of all ages.
- Protect children in class, at recess, and off-site with observational skills.
- Organized files, developed spreadsheets, faxed reports and scanned documents to improve organizational workflow.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
Education
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education and Care
Tidewater Community College
Virginia Beach, VASkills
- First Aid and CPR Training
- MAT Certified
- Classroom management and organization
- Critical thinking
- Parent-teacher communication
- Activity and lesson planning
- Positive role model and mentor
- Time management
- Problem- Solving
- Leadership
References
Available upon Request
Leadership Experience
As a lead daycare teacher, I maintain a positive classroom environment that promotes students’ safety, engagement, behavior management and social-emotional development.
Communication Skills
Fostered strong relationships between colleagues and parents and created nurturing learning environment, significantly enhancing preschoolers' safety and educational experience.
Timeline
Sale Associate
Wal-Mart
01.2024 - Current
Office Helper/ Lead Teacher
The Playhouse Daycare and Kindergarten Center
05.2012 - 12.2024
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education and Care
Tidewater Community College
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