Korrena Ceaser
Dallas,TX
Summary
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. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Richardson ISD
12.2023 - Current
- Enhanced children''s social skills by organizing group activities and promoting teamwork.
- Ensured child safety through diligent supervision and adherence to established protocols.
- Fostered emotional development by providing support, guidance, and encouragement during challenging situations.
- Improved communication skills by engaging children in age-appropriate conversations and active listening.
- Established daily routines to provide structure and predictability for children under care.
- Supported cognitive development with age-appropriate learning materials and engaging educational games.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
- Assisted in potty training and other daily hygiene activities to support child development.
- Facilitated learning through play, stories and outdoor activities for successful child outcomes.
Lead Toddler Teacher
The Learning Experience
05.2022 - 01.2023
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
- Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.
- Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
Server
Zaxbys
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
- Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
Administrative Assistant
KU Dining Services
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
- Received and sorted incoming mail and packages to record, dispatch, or distribute to correct recipient.
- Created and maintained databases to track and record customer data.
- Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
Education
Diploma -
Berkner High School
Richardson, TX05.2021
Skills
- Area of Study Instruction
- Progress Reporting
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Activity Planning
- Lesson Planning
- Behavior Modeling
- Approachable
- Emotionally Supportive
- Child Nutrition
- Cleaning and Sanitation
- Excel Proficiency
- Personal Care Activities
- Caring and Understanding
- Customer Service
- Child Safety
- Classroom Instruction
- Friendly and Likeable
- Interactive Lesson Plans
- Supply Inventory
- First Aid Training
- Efficient Under Pressure
- Parent Communication
- Decision-Making
- Infant, Toddler, and Preschool Curricula
- Strong Computer Skills
- Active Listener
- Emergency Procedures
- Time Management
- Meal Preparation
- Storytelling and Crafts
- Basic Clerical Knowledge
- Early Childhood Education
- Interpersonal and Written Communication
- Arts, Crafts, and Games
- Loves Children
Timeline
Caregiver
Richardson ISD
12.2023 - Current
Lead Toddler Teacher
The Learning Experience
05.2022 - 01.2023
Server
Zaxbys
01.2022 - 07.2022
Administrative Assistant
KU Dining Services
08.2021 - 12.2021
Diploma -
Berkner High School
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