Kimberly Whitaker
CHESAPEAKE,VA
Summary
Committed professional with experience supervising, guiding, and supporting students. Passionate about positively impacting students' lives and helping improve academic performance. Intends to develop professional work experience and pursue a career as a future educator.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Support Services Specialist
Dollar Tree Corporate Office
Chesapeake, VA
07.2017 - Current
- Provides professional customer service in a courteous and timely manner and maintains strict confidentiality
- Provides HR system support to Field Operations (Store Managers, District Managers, Field & DC HR)
- Performs transactions in the HR system with a high degree of accuracy
- Responds to all incoming communications from associates and managers
- Handles any data entry, reporting and/or reconciliation tasks as appropriate
- Reviews and reconciles data entered by other HR Support Services Specialists
Office Services Specialist
Document Technologies
Norfolk, VA
10.2008 - 07.2017
- Provided administrative support to office personnel.
- Organized and maintained filing systems for confidential documents.
- Processed incoming and outgoing mail, including courier services.
- Ordered office supplies and managed inventory levels.
- Coordinated with vendors for maintenance of office equipment such as copiers, fax machines.
Preschool Teacher (K-3)
Eagles Nest Learning Academy
Portsmouth, VA
08.2004 - 10.2008
- 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.
- Maintained records of attendance, grades, health concerns, and other relevant information about the children in my care.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
Preschool Teacher (K-3)
Teddy Bear Pre-School
Portsmouth, VA
07.2002 - 07.2004
- Conducted classroom activities to stimulate physical, mental, and social development of preschool students.
- Maintained records of attendance, grades, health concerns, and other relevant information about the children in my care.
- Incorporated music, art, games, books, blocks, puzzles into daily instruction.
- Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting, and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.
Teacher's Assistant (K-4)
Joyous Sounds Enrichment Center
Portsmouth, VA
06.1999 - 03.2002
- Provided individualized assistance to students with special needs in the classroom.
- Assisted teachers with creating and maintaining a safe, orderly learning environment.
- Supported teachers by preparing materials, setting up equipment, and organizing supplies.
- Supervised students during lunchtime, field trips, assemblies, and other activities.
- Encouraged positive social behaviors among students through role modeling and conflict resolution techniques.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
TIDEWATER COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Norfolk, VASkills
- Proficient Interpersonal Skills
- Supervising Student Activities
- Maintaining safe environments
- Teacher Support and Collaboration
- Small Group and Individual Assistance
- Classroom supply management
- Material Preparation
- Lunch Supervision
- Behavior Management
- Student Health and Safety
Volunteer Experience
- NEW LIFE CHURCH, YOUTH LEADER, CHILDREN'S CHURCH, 10/19, 2020, Oversee 5th grade group during children's church
- NEW LIFE PROVIDENCE CHURCH, SINGLE PARENT SUPPORT GROUP LEADER, 09/16, 2017, Oversee by-weekly meeting schedule and implement an environment which supports, encourages and build Single parents., Organize monthly Parents night out and special events
- FORKIDS HOMELESS SHELTER, MULTIPLE TASK, 2011, 2014, Art Collaborator in the annual Art Auction/ Lead in creating artwork with youth living in the shelter for annual Art Auction
Timeline
HR Support Services Specialist
Dollar Tree Corporate Office
07.2017 - Current
Office Services Specialist
Document Technologies
10.2008 - 07.2017
Preschool Teacher (K-3)
Eagles Nest Learning Academy
08.2004 - 10.2008
Preschool Teacher (K-3)
Teddy Bear Pre-School
07.2002 - 07.2004
Teacher's Assistant (K-4)
Joyous Sounds Enrichment Center
06.1999 - 03.2002
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
TIDEWATER COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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