Lynzie Joyner
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Dedicated Daycare Teacher with a strong work ethic and expertise in child safety, honed at Enchanted Forest Academy. Skilled in lesson planning and fostering social development, I effectively utilized positive reinforcement to enhance children's learning experiences. Committed to maintaining a nurturing environment, I excel in parent-teacher communication and classroom management.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Daycare Teacher
Enchanted Forest Academy
Saint Augustine, FL
01.2023 - Current
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Provided a safe and nurturing environment for children, regularly monitoring indoor and outdoor spaces for potential hazards.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication about their child''s progress and needs.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
- Oversaw daily transitions between various activities such as snack time, outdoor playtime, naptime ensuring smooth operation of daily schedule.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Utilized positive reinforcement strategies to encourage appropriate behaviors among students while minimizing disruptions or conflicts.
- Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Guided students through daily routines, instilling a sense of responsibility and independence within each child.
- Improved classroom management by implementing clear expectations, consistent routines, and age-appropriate rewards systems.
- Enhanced children''s emotional development through empathetic communication and active listening techniques.
- Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.
- Increased daycare students'' social skills by incorporating group activities and cooperative play into daily routines.
- Collaborated with fellow daycare teachers to create a cohesive educational experience across all classrooms within the center.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
Daycare Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
Jacksonville, FL
03.2021 - 01.2023
- Promoted language acquisition in young learners with engaging storytelling, songs, and word games.
- Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
- Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Maintained accurate documentation of student progress, behavior incidents, and parent-teacher conferences for review as needed.
- Implemented creative art projects to encourage self-expression and fine motor skill development among young children.
- Led small group instruction tailored to each child''s unique abilities and interests, ensuring personalized attention during learning activities.
- Maintained open lines of communication with other staff members regarding any concerns or updates on individual students'' progress.
- Fostered critical thinking skills in daycare students through age-appropriate problem-solving exercises during circle time activities.
- Supported diverse learners by adapting teaching methods to meet individual student needs and learning styles.
- Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
- Administered assessments for developmental milestones, identifying areas of growth or concern to address promptly.
- Assisted in the design of an updated curriculum to better align with early childhood education standards.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of special events such as holiday celebrations or parent-teacher conferences, fostering a strong sense of community within the daycare center.
Pharmacy Technician
Publix Pharmacy
Jacksonville, FL
06.2020 - 03.2021
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing, labeling, and packaging.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Promoted patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations when handling personal information during transactions.
- Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
- Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized work environment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- Provided exceptional customer service, fostering positive relationships with both new and returning patients at the pharmacy counter.
- Counted, measured, and compounded medications following standard procedures.
Meat Clerk
Publix
Jacksonville, FL
06.2019 - 05.2020
- Collaborated with team members to achieve a well-stocked, clean, and organized work environment.
- Cut meats to customer specifications and answered questions about specialty products.
- Kept meat cases fully stocked, clean and properly labeled to allow customers to find products quickly.
- Prepared and packaged meat products by cutting and grinding meat to customer specifications.
- Maintained sanitation standards within the department by adhering to strict cleaning procedures and guidelines.
- Gained knowledge of different meats to answer customer questions and suggest best cuts for various dishes.
- Ensured freshness of products by monitoring inventory levels and maintaining proper storage conditions.
- Maintained excellent levels of food safety by frequently checking product dates and temperatures.
- Assisted customers with special requests and provided information on various cuts of meat, cooking techniques, and recipes.
- Restocked products based on available inventories and customer demands.
- Utilized problem-solving skills when faced with equipment malfunctions or other unexpected challenges within the department operations effectively.
- Maintained meat slicer, wrapping machine and other equipment to prevent breakdowns and delays.
Bakery Clerk
Publix
Jacksonville, FL
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Checked expiration dates and rotated products to verify freshness and avoid spoilage.
- Balanced multiple tasks simultaneously during busy periods while still delivering exceptional customer service experiences.
- Prepared fresh baked goods daily, ensuring consistent high-quality products for customers.
- Arranged bakery displays to showcase baked goods, cakes, and pies to drive product sales.
- Maintained tidy and organized work area to comply with cleanliness standards.
- Ensured compliance with food safety regulations by maintaining a clean and organized workspace at all times.
- Helped train new employees on proper baking techniques, equipment usage, and customer service best practices.
- Monitored counter and display inventory by replacing stock and requesting new products from kitchen to keep areas well-stocked for maximum sales.
- Recommended new bakery items to customers based on taste preferences, building rapport and boosting sales.
- Inspected goods to establish accurate pricing and labeling.
- Maintained a visually appealing and well-stocked bakery display, leading to increased sales.
Grocery Clerk
Publix
Jacksonville, FL
08.2018 - 01.2019
- Stocked shelves and organized merchandise displays for easy retrieval.
- Rotated grocery products ensuring that expired or spoiled items were immediately removed and adhered to "first in, first out" rule.
- Cleaned and maintained store aisles and merchandise displays to provide customers with positive experience.
- Pleasantly greeted customers and provided prompt and courteous service.
- Assisted customers by finding items quickly to boost store satisfaction rates.
- Ensured proper storage conditions for perishable items, resulting in reduced spoilage rates.
- Enhanced store cleanliness through diligent maintenance of aisles, shelves, and display areas.
- Used pallet jacks and hand trucks to move merchandise to sales floor for stocking.
- Communicated with customers and staff politely and professionally to uphold store standards.
- Addressed customer complaints and concerns, providing mutually beneficial solutions.
- Collected shopping carts from parking lot and returned to stand to keep lot organized.
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily objectives and maintain smooth store operations.
- Assisted customers with product inquiries by sharing extensive knowledge of grocery items and their locations.
- Helped customers complete purchases by moving heavy items, collecting payments, and bagging purchases.
- Utilized problem-solving skills to address unique situations or challenges within the store environment effectively.
- Removed trash, swept, and mopped floors for professional appearance.
Education
Lonestar High School
Jacksonville, FL06.2019
Skills
- Time management
- Child safety
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Lesson planning
- Strong work ethic
- Health and safety
- Customer service
- Active listener
- Problem-solving
- Loves children
- CPR and first aid
- Friendly and likeable
- Emotionally supportive
- Approachable
- Child care
- Infant, toddler, and preschool curricula
- Parent-teacher communication
- Positive reinforcement
- Infant care
- Classroom management
- Decision-making
- Social development activities
- Classroom organization
Timeline
Daycare Teacher
Enchanted Forest Academy
01.2023 - Current
Daycare Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
03.2021 - 01.2023
Pharmacy Technician
Publix Pharmacy
06.2020 - 03.2021
Meat Clerk
Publix
06.2019 - 05.2020
Bakery Clerk
Publix
01.2019 - 06.2019
Grocery Clerk
Publix
08.2018 - 01.2019
Lonestar High School