Kyila Jenkins
Apopka,FL
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.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Daycare Teacher
Star Childcare Center
Apopka, FL
01.2021 - Current
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Made nutritious breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks for children.
- 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.
- Assessed babies and toddlers against established early childhood developmental milestones, preparing regular progress reports for each child.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting and toileting.
Cashier
Zaxbys
Orlando, FL
03.2018 - 05.2021
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Helped customers complete purchases.
- Monitored self-checkout systems and provided assistance or intervention where required.
- Greeted customers per day.
- Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies.
- Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
- Learned all positions and provided backup at tmes.
Before and After-School Teacher
Dramatic Education
Orlando, FL
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Maintained group discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling and collaboration with parents.
- Consulted with families to discuss activities and behaviors of each child.
- Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
- Worked with children individually and in groups to teach social, communicative and problem-solving skills.
- Cared for children ages 4 to 12 in nurturing and age-appropriate way.
- Worked with students to provide both individual and group tutoring on core subjects.
- Kept areas clean, organized and stocked, and sanitized surfaces and toys.
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
Clothing Sales Associate
Plato's Closet
Orlando, FL
04.2019 - 08.2019
- Set up dressing rooms as customers shopped to increase number of selections and make experience more enjoyable.
- Created stunning displays to capture customer attention. and increase sales.
- Pressed and folded items upon arrival in store to increase visual appeal.
- Cleaned, closed and secured store at end of shift.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
Education
High School Diploma -
Wekiva High School
Apopka, FL05.2018
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Creating a Safe Learning Environment
- Time Management
- Educational Materials Development
- Class Reading
- Play-Based Learning
- Problem Solving
- Supervising Classroom Activities
- Relationship Building
Timeline
Daycare Teacher
Star Childcare Center
01.2021 - Current
Before and After-School Teacher
Dramatic Education
01.2020 - 01.2021
Clothing Sales Associate
Plato's Closet
04.2019 - 08.2019
Cashier
Zaxbys
03.2018 - 05.2021
High School Diploma -
Wekiva High School