Madison Walker
Tukwila,WA
Summary
Dynamic preschool teacher with a proven track record at Kiddie Academy, excelling in lesson planning and fostering child development. Adept at building strong parent relationships and enhancing classroom engagement through creative, play-based strategies. Recognized for exceptional communication skills and a commitment to creating a nurturing learning environment. 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.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Kiddie Academy
Seattle, Washington
11.2024 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans that fostered children's social and emotional growth.
- Implemented age-appropriate activities to enhance cognitive and physical development.
- Created a safe, nurturing classroom environment for optimal learning experiences.
- Collaborated with parents to address children's individual needs and progress.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively using positive reinforcement techniques.
- Conducted regular assessments to monitor student development and learning outcomes.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Established positive relationships with parents and guardians by regularly communicating student progress.
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
- Assisted in providing a safe and secure environment for children.
- Conducted classroom activities to stimulate physical, mental, and social development of preschool students.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Supervised outdoor playtime while ensuring safety regulations were followed.
- Met with parents to discuss child behavior and academic progress.
Barista
Starbucks
Lacey, WA
02.2024 - 10.2024
- Cleaned counters, machines, utensils, and seating areas daily.
- 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.
- Listened carefully to customer requests and created personalized, delicious beverages, which improved sales.
- Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
- Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.
- Managed time effectively to balance both front-of-house tasks and back-of-house responsibilities during busy periods.
- Created a wide variety of hot and cold drinks in average shifts with consistently positive customer satisfaction scores.
- Adhered to strict food hygiene regulations, minimizing risk of contamination or illness among customers.
Job Title
Arrow Printing
Hemet, CA
04.2021 - 02.2024
- Welcomed office visitors and alerted staff to arrivals of scheduled appointments.
- Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying, and distributing mail.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Delivered clerical support by handling a range of routine and special requirements.
- Maintained and updated office records, both digital and physical.
- Collaborated with various departments to complete assigned tasks.
- Delivered completed jobs around town and surrounding cities.
Equipment Manager
Grand Canyon Education
Phoenix, AZ
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Monitored equipment and tool inventory to consistent replenishment in alignment with demand.
- Increased organizational efficiency by multitasking to foster timely project completion.
- Implemented rental asset processes and cleanliness standards.
- Updated company database with new property listings or added amenities.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Inventoried and loaded supplies for travel.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Headed efforts in identifying trends, finding errors and developing turnaround strategies for support equipment.
- Maintained clean and organized facilities.
Discover Host
Grand Canyon Education
Phoenix, AZ
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Answered questions, pointed out important features and offered further details about special buildings to educate visitors.
- Built personal relationships with guests to promote positive experiences.
- Entertained tour guests with various props and signs for maximum engagement, fun, and lasting memories.
- Guided groups of up to 50 people on scheduled tours.
- Communicated professionally with customers, answering questions and addressing concerns to boost satisfaction.
- Computerized office activities, maintained customer communications, and tracked records through delivery.
- Collected, validated, and distributed information to employees.
- Screened and transferred incoming calls, took down messages, and transmitted information and documents to internal personnel.
Education
Bachelor's of Fine Arts -
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ12.2023
Skills
- Recordkeeping
- Problem-Solving
- Clerical Support
- Decision-Making
- Excellent Communication
- Exception Customer Service
- Cash-Handling
- Friendly and Outgoing
- Adaptive and Creative
- Lesson planning
- Early childhood education
- Parent communication
- Child development
Affiliations
- Running
- Photography
- Embroidery
Certification
- CPR/First Aid certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Kiddie Academy
11.2024 - Current
Barista
Starbucks
02.2024 - 10.2024
Equipment Manager
Grand Canyon Education
08.2023 - 11.2023
Discover Host
Grand Canyon Education
08.2021 - 12.2022
Job Title
Arrow Printing
04.2021 - 02.2024
Bachelor's of Fine Arts -
Grand Canyon University