Lauren Weakley
Appomattox,VA
Summary
Attentive individual with 5+ years of hands-on experience creating stimulating, safe environments for young children. Skillful leading individual and group activities to facilitate learning and encouraging good behaviors using positive reinforcement methods. Creative and methodical individual possessing excellent communication and time management capabilities. Track record of organizing fun, educational activities to develop children's social, emotional and physical growth.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Daycare Assistant Teacher
Caterpillar Clubhouse Childcare & Preschool
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Arrived at assigned areas on time, prepared, and ready to work.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Documented and reported behavior issues or accidents to parents, minimizing future problems.
- Encouraged curiosity, exploration and problem-solving appropriate to children's development levels.
- Planned and implemented crafts and other activities to spark interest and enhance development.
- Complied with strict safety and organizational regulations, policies, and procedures.
Gymnastics Coach
Balance 434
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Maintained fun-filled atmosphere with class participants while remaining professional and focused on achievement.
- Coordinated with other instructors and coaches to determine student advancement and progress.
- Managed drills and fitness circuits to bolster athletes' coordination and performance levels.
- Developed lesson plans and routines for individual students to meet personal goals and abilities.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve technique and performance.
Customer Service Representative
Kroger
06.2020 - 01.2022
- Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
- Exhibited high energy and professionalism when dealing with clients and staff.
- Promoted superior experience by addressing customer concerns, demonstrating empathy, and resolving problems swiftly.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SC05.2025
Associate of Applied Science - General Studies
Central Virginia Community College
Lynchburg, VA05.2022
Skills
- Social and Academic Development
- Daycare Environments
- Tactical Communications
- Activities Leadership
- Behavior Redirection
- Schedule Management
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Team Collaboration
Timeline
Daycare Assistant Teacher
Caterpillar Clubhouse Childcare & Preschool
05.2023 - 08.2023
Gymnastics Coach
Balance 434
09.2021 - 06.2022
Customer Service Representative
Kroger
06.2020 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Coastal Carolina University
Associate of Applied Science - General Studies
Central Virginia Community College
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