Lily Grindstaff
Candler,NC
Summary
Growing up I have been raised in a loving, supportive, and nurturing home. My family has always been my biggest supporters and every big or small thing I have been apart of. I was raised to treat everybody with kindness, and spread a light on a world of darkness. Everybody should experience love, and understand how valuable they are. I want to continue and spread love and kindness to students in a classroom. Especially the ones who need it the most. Safety and promoting a supportive space is always my top priotity. Building key relationships and ensuring that all students find their passion for learning.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Ascend After-Care Assistant
IC Imagine Public Charter School
08.2024 - Current
- Facilitated outside games that promoted teamwork, leadership skills, and problem-solving abilities among participants.
- Supported students'' emotional well-being by providing a nurturing environment and addressing individual needs at the playground.
- Coordinated outside games and activities to boost student energy and engagement.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to motivate students and foster a sense of personal responsibility for their behavior during aftercare hours.
- Providing a safe space for students to play, and rest when they need a brain break.
- Encouraging teamwork and communication amongst students when they play student-lead games.
Babysitter
Heather Wrinkler
07.2024 - Current
- Played games, sung Taylor Swift karaoke, made friendship bracelets, worked on our coloring, and played with the dramatic play kitchen area.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment for safe playing activities.
- Watched their dog as well, multitasked to ensure everybody felt supported and cared for.
- Maintained a safe space for communication with the children.
Kindergarten Assistant
IC Imagine Public Charter School
08.2023 - Current
- Played games with students and lead songs to help with engagement and general understanding of our daily lessons.
- Assisted in maintaining a safe, nurturing environment that promoted curiosity, exploration, and growth for all students.
- Lead small groups with our lower testing students.
- Prepared instructional materials for group centers and prepared lessons materials for my collaborating teacher
- Boosted children''s social and emotional development through positive reinforcement and consistent encouragement.
- Building and maintaining positive relationships with the students.
- Monitored the classroom and lead the Phonemic Awareness lesson
- Subbed multiple days in the classroom, planned instructional lessons that provided support for our higher needs students
- Planned our St. Patricks Day Party
- Managing behavior during morning circle time
- Daily observing student progress and their work
- Have read books at storytime with the students in the classroom
Starbucks Barista
Ingles Supermarket
09.2022 - 07.2023
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace for optimal productivity and safety.
- Promoted a welcoming atmosphere by greeting customers with a friendly demeanor and promptly addressing their needs.
- Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
- Contributed to a positive team environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues.
- Ensured that all customers enjoyed their custom made drinks.
- Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
Education
Associate of Arts - Education
A-B Tech Community College
Asheville, NC06.2025
High School Diploma -
Enka High School
Asheville, NC06.2023
Skills
- Patience and Empathy
- Reliability and punctuality
- Leadership Qualities
- Social Skills Promotion
- Passion
- Creativity
- Safety Consciousness
- Activity Planning
Reading, Live Concerts, Bracelet making, Auntie
I love to find myself in a good book! I cannot wait to spread my passion of reading to my students. I love attending live concerts, singing is my favorite thing to do. I love to sing in a classroom and encourage students to share their voices as well. I also love crafts such as bracelet maing, I cannot wait to implement them in a classroom someday. I also am a proud Auntie, daily I love to babysit my one year nephew Knox. I just love spending my time with tiny humans, it brings me immense joy.
Timeline
Ascend After-Care Assistant
IC Imagine Public Charter School
08.2024 - Current
Babysitter
Heather Wrinkler
07.2024 - Current
Kindergarten Assistant
IC Imagine Public Charter School
08.2023 - Current
Starbucks Barista
Ingles Supermarket
09.2022 - 07.2023
Associate of Arts - Education
A-B Tech Community College
High School Diploma -
Enka High School
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