LaKayla Nimmers
Brandon,FL
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Goddard School
Tampa, FL
09.2021 - 05.2024
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
Merchandise Associate
HomeGoods
Tampa, FL
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Delivered high level of customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills.
- Kept work areas professional, organized and clean.
- Moved merchandise to retail areas and added new products to shelves, racks and bins in neat and well-presented fashion.
- Organized engaging front-facing displays to capture customer interest and drive revenue growth.
- Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
- Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
- Used suggestive selling techniques to promote add-on sales.
Teacher
Birdies Nest Child Care Center
Davenport, IA
03.2019 - 08.2021
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
- Designed individualized curriculum for academically underachieving students.
- Enforced school rules and regulations in order to maintain an appropriate learning environment for all students.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, promoting respect and cooperation.
Education
High School Diploma -
Central High School
Davenport, IA06-2017
Skills
- Curriculum Implementation
- Small Group Instruction
- Student Engagement
- Program Development
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Cash Management
- Strategic Planning
- Teamwork
- Critical Thinking
Certification
- Child Development Associate (CDA)
Timeline
Merchandise Associate
HomeGoods
02.2023 - 08.2023
Teacher
Goddard School
09.2021 - 05.2024
Teacher
Birdies Nest Child Care Center
03.2019 - 08.2021
High School Diploma -
Central High School