Kirsten Melton
Marlow,OK
Summary
Compassionate Early Childhood Educator with passion for teaching and supporting young students in setting foundation for life-long success. Proven to quickly develop rapport with children through friendly approach, patient demeanor and excellent communication skills. Organized with exceptional work ethic and dedication to completing projects. Skilled in both independently motivated and collaborative team settings. Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
Dizcovery Kidz Club House
01.2023 - 07.2024
- Supported children with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Boosted children''s social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Cultivated a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fostered respect, empathy, and cultural awareness among students.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Strengthened parent-teacher relationships through consistent communication, increasing parental involvement in the educational process.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
Deli Associate
Walmart
07.2019 - 07.2022
- Carefully prepared orders by slicing, weighing, and packaging cheeses and meats and accurately calculated prices.
- Effectively managed time-sensitive tasks such as food preparation for large catering orders while balancing day-to-day responsibilities of serving customers.
- Collaborated with team members to efficiently complete daily tasks and consistently meet customer needs.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
- Prepared high-quality sandwiches, salads, and other deli products for customers, resulting in repeat business.
- Ensured timely replenishment of supplies during peak hours, minimizing potential disruptions to customer service levels.
- Supported store operations by adhering to proper food handling procedures and sanitation guidelines at all times.
- Handled customer complaints professionally and efficiently, resolving issues to the satisfaction of both the customer and management.
Overnight Stocker
Walmart
06.2019 - 07.2019
- Maintained proper storage of overstock items, keeping backroom areas organized and accessible for future use.
- Removed all boxes and related trash from sales floor and processed through compactors.
- Enhanced store appearance for better customer experience through meticulous shelf stocking and arrangement.
- Used dollies and pallet jacks to unload and organize merchandise from delivery trucks.
- Ensured timely completion of nightly stocking tasks, optimizing store readiness for the following day''s operation.
- Scanned shelves and product cases to locate expired, outdated, and spoiled items.
- Collaborated with fellow team members, ensuring consistent communication and task distribution for a successful restocking process.
- Assisted customers by finding items quickly to boost store satisfaction rates.
- Maintained neat, organized stockroom free of hazards.
- Consistently met or exceeded established stocking goals while maintaining accuracy in product placement throughout the store.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to company safety procedures and promptly addressing potential hazards.
- Inspected floor displays, noted missing items, and immediately replenished merchandise.
- Provided excellent customer service when encountering early morning shoppers, answering questions, and offering assistance as needed.
- Streamlined overnight stock processes by implementing efficient organization and product placement techniques.
- Received, sorted and processed incoming stock and materials to prepare the stock for storage or shipment.
- Demonstrated adaptability in performing additional duties beyond standard stocking assignments when necessary, such as assisting with floor resets or special projects.
- Responded to customer queries and complaints regarding stock and merchandise to resolve issues and increase satisfaction.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bray-Doyle High School
Marlow, OK05.2017
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Documentation and Record Keeping
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Lesson Planning
- Circle Time Management
- Practical Learning
- Motor Skill Development
- Developmental needs
- Storytelling Techniques
- Child Development
Assessments
Attention to Detail: Inventory, Proficient, 07/01/19, Applying systematic processes for managing and storing products and merchandise., Proficient, Indeed Assessments provides skills tests that are not indicative of a license or certification, or continued development in any professional field.
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator
Dizcovery Kidz Club House
01.2023 - 07.2024
Deli Associate
Walmart
07.2019 - 07.2022
Overnight Stocker
Walmart
06.2019 - 07.2019
High School Diploma -
Bray-Doyle High School
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