Dynamic early childhood educator with a proven track record at Bellingham School District. Enhances preschool learning through play-based instruction and fosters social skills development. Expert in creating engaging, age-appropriate activities that promote positive reinforcement and multitasking. Achieved significant improvements in classroom organization and child engagement, demonstrating exceptional interpersonal skills and educational insight. Creative and energetic Early Childhood Education professional devoted to offering diverse activity plans and experiential learning opportunities to enhance individual development. Friendly, supportive, and motivated with a strong desire to promote student potential. Offers 2 years of experience with a passion for building strong rapport with faculty, students, and caregivers. Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities, experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Professional retail worker with solid experience and readiness for this role. Adept at handling transactions, providing exceptional customer service, and maintaining clean and organized workspace. Strong focus on teamwork and adapting to changing needs to achieve results. Reliable, efficient, and capable of building positive customer relationships.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Cashier
Lancer Catering
01.2025 - 05.2025
Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
Resolved customer complaints professionally, leading to improved customer relations and loyalty.
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Bellingham School District
09.2023 - 06.2024
Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
Maintained tidy and clean classroom consistent with safety and health standards.
Assisted teacher with developing creative program suitable for preschool children.
Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior.
Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
worked hard with two special needs children who required extra help.
Paraeducator
Bellingham School District
05.2022 - 06.2023
Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes, and color recognition.
Documented behaviors, implemented interventions, and treatment results.
Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
Camp Counselor
The Firs
06.2020 - 08.2022
Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
Implemented rules and regulations to enforce discipline and compliance.
Factored-in abilities, needs and interests of participants in development of events and programs.
Resolved conflicts that arose between campers by listening to complaints and finding appropriate solutions.
Dish Washer
The Firs
05.2017 - 09.2020
Scraped, washed and efficiently restacked dishware, utensils, and glassware to keep kitchen ready for customer demands.
Stepped into additional roles during busy times to boost coverage of important stations.
Helped team meet expected demands by restocking work areas throughout restaurant such as server stations, salad bars, and supply cupboards.
Kept work area clean, dry, and free of debris to prevent incidents and accidents.
Efficiently loaded and unloaded dishwashers, cleaning by hand large pots and pans used often by kitchen staff.
Washed dishes and assisted in bussing tables.
Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
was awarded a small gift to celebrate how quickly I worked
Education
Associate of Arts - Film And Video Production
George Fox University
05.2024
High School Diploma -
Bellingham High School
Bellingham, WA
06-2021
Skills
Play-based instruction
Schedule management
Testing and grading
Classroom Organization
Age-Appropriate Activities
Positive Reinforcement
Afterschool program leadership
Social Skills Development
Multitasking
Early Childhood Education
Interpersonal Skills
Customer engagement
Customer assistance
Art
I have been drawing for as long as i can remember! i love drawing cartoony, cute people and animals, and love mixing my art into anything im working on; whether that's a lesson plan or a group activity. my dream is to one day write children's books!
Interests
Gym Workouts
Getting involved in local advocacy groups to promote positive change in the community
Backpacking and Hiking
Experimenting with different creative mediums, like painting, animating, and sculpting, to expand skills and techniques
Gardening
Youth mentor, providing guidance and support to empower the next generation of leaders
Creating digital artwork using software like Photoshop, Illustrator, or Procreate