Lauren Hope Garris
Mt. Pleasant,SC
Summary
Previous history of patient care while in the nursing program as well as caring for multiple young children. I am more than willing to learn something new and expand my previous experience and knowledge. Upbeat and energetic childcare provider with previous experience. Supports educational, entertainment and home requirements with organized and efficient approach. Responsive, dependable and vigilant with highly protective nature. Attentive and creative professional passionate about helping young children develop emotional, social and educational skills. Familiar with developmentally appropriate activities and experienced by providing nurturing environments conducive to learning. Promote physical, emotional and social health to complement academic progress. Open-minded professional versed in incorporating blend of traditional and progressive techniques into daily activities. Facilitates clear communication between children, parents, and fellow staff. Motivated to help each student succeed through personalized lessons.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Teacher
Children's Discovery Center
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
03.2022 - Current
- Performed staff monitoring duties such as overseeing recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal
- Provide Reggio Emilia based lesson plans weekly, as well as putting together a monthly panel board for parents to assess what their child is doing in school
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support to maintain student progress and development
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery
- Worked with assistant to provide proper classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment
- Completed and filed daily paperwork for classroom activities, including meal count sheets and attendance logs, and many other activities
- Planned and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, objectives and philosophies
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance
- Organized and guided activities for students, including skills practice, research and memorization tasks
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and provide proper support and feedback
Assistant Teacher
Park West Preschool and Daycare
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
02.2021 - 03.2022
- Performed staff monitoring duties such as overseeing recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment
- Organized classroom library and art areas each day to keep classroom well-maintained
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency
Cashier/Customer Service
Hobby Lobby
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
08.2012 - 10.2019
- Greeted customers and provided friendly customer service.
- Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Provided excellent customer service by helping customers locate items they were looking for.
- Answered incoming phone calls from customers regarding product availability or store locations.
- Handled customer complaints and concerns promptly, escalating complex issues to direct supervisor for quick resolution.
- Built loyal clientele through friendly interactions and consistent appreciation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementry Education
College of Charleston
Charleston, South Carolina12-2024
Associate of Science -
Trident Technical College
North Charleston, South Carolina05.2022
Skills
- Educational support
- Individual instruction
- Group instruction
- Classroom inventory management
- Classroom preparation
- Classroom maintenance
- Active listener
- Infant curricular
- Toddler curricular
- Preschool curricular
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Activity Planning
- Child Development
- Lesson Planning
- Calm and patient
- Positive Reinforcement
- Group and individual instruction
Certification
- CPR Certified
- Darkness to Light Training
- I also have over twelve hours of professional training for the preschool.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Children's Discovery Center
03.2022 - Current
Assistant Teacher
Park West Preschool and Daycare
02.2021 - 03.2022
Cashier/Customer Service
Hobby Lobby
08.2012 - 10.2019
- CPR Certified
- Darkness to Light Training
- I also have over twelve hours of professional training for the preschool.
Bachelor of Science - Elementry Education
College of Charleston
Associate of Science -
Trident Technical College
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