Kyah Coleman
Waterford
Summary
Trained professional attentive to children's needs and experienced in working with different ages. Dependable in following good safety practices, facility requirements and parent wishes. Cares about student wellbeing and growth.
Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Adept at handling commercial cleaning needs independently or with team members. Experienced professional with good time management and multitasking abilities as well as flexibility to handle customer requirements.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Infant Teacher
Carelot children’s center
Waterford
01.2020 - Current
- Developed and implemented daily lesson plans to support infant development.
- Provided individualized care and attention to each infant in the classroom.
- Assisted with diaper changes and assisted children with toileting needs when necessary.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss curriculum plans, student progress, and classroom management strategies.
- Engaged in conversations with infants to encourage language development.
- Demonstrated an understanding of different cultures when interacting with families from diverse backgrounds.
- Incorporated music into everyday routines to promote creativity and motor development.
- Observed infants' development and documented milestones using appropriate assessment tools.
- Collaborated with other staff members to plan special events such as field trips or birthday parties for the children.
- Encouraged independence while providing guidance during mealtime routines such as eating independently or helping feed others.
- Helped develop gross motor skills through playtime activities such as crawling, walking, running, jumping.
- Encouraged self-help skills such as feeding, dressing, potty training.
- Ensured safety rules were followed at all times by supervising playtime activities both indoors and outdoors.
- Planned age-appropriate activities that encouraged physical, cognitive, social-emotional growth in infants.
- Implemented behavior management techniques when needed to ensure safety of all children in the classroom.
- Maintained records of attendance and provided weekly updates to parents regarding their child's activities.
- Organized and maintained a safe, clean, and stimulating learning environment for infants.
- Sanitized toys, equipment, supplies and surfaces regularly.
- Changed diapers, used bibs and monitored behaviors to maintain good hygiene for each child.
- Followed safe feeding guidelines and parental requests for breastmilk, formula and solids.
- Maintained tidy, clean and safe environments for children.
Parks and Recreation Worker
Strawberry Park
Preston
06.2021 - 07.2021
- Provided oversight of the parks to ensure safety regulations were being followed.
- Inspected grounds daily to identify potential hazards or damages caused by weather or vandalism.
- Greeted guests upon arrival at designated parks; responded to inquiries from visitors regarding available amenities.
- Managed reservations for pavilions, shelters or other areas within assigned parks.
- Ensured proper use of park facilities by enforcing applicable laws and regulations.
- Monitored playground areas to ensure that all participants adhered to safety rules while playing on equipment.
- Promoted fun, safe and inclusive environment by monitoring activity of campers to identify and address behavioral issues.
- Managed daily operations of recreational facilities.
- Met with staff to discuss rules, regulations and work-related problems.
Cashier
Famous Footwear
Lisbon
06.2019 - 11.2019
- Processed returns and exchanges of merchandise in accordance with store policies.
- Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally in accordance with company policy.
- Organized promotional displays or arrange merchandise on counters or tables to promote sales.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Provided excellent customer service while promoting loyalty programs to increase sales potential.
- Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
- Welcomed customers, offering assistance to help find store items.
- Maintained work area and kept cash drawer organized.
- Scanned items and checked pricing on cash register for accuracy.
- Built and maintained productive relationships with employees.
Cashier
Panera Bread
Mashantucket
01.2019 - 03.2019
- Taking orders from customers
- Making smoothies
- Make bagels
- Working a cash register
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Performed other duties as assigned by management.
- Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Griswold High School
Griswold, Connecticut 06-2020
Skills
- Activity planning
- First aid training
- Sanitation procedures
- Age-appropriate activities
- Safety awareness
- Patience and empathy
- Nurturing attitude
- Housekeeping skills
- Professionalism and ethics
- Cpr certificated
- Medication certified
Timeline
Parks and Recreation Worker
Strawberry Park
06.2021 - 07.2021
Infant Teacher
Carelot children’s center
01.2020 - Current
Cashier
Famous Footwear
06.2019 - 11.2019
Cashier
Panera Bread
01.2019 - 03.2019
High School Diploma -
Griswold High School