Maia Dennis
Nashville
Summary
Skilled in lesson planning and positive reinforcement, I fostered an inclusive environment that boosted student engagement. Adept at multitasking, I effectively managed onboarding processes at Keystone Childcare, ensuring smooth transitions for new hires as well as classroom management.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Children's Church Teacher
First United Methodist Church
10.2022 - Current
- Implemented positive reinforcement strategies to encourage good behavior and maintain classroom discipline.
- Boosted student participation in class activities by creating an inclusive, welcoming environment.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop comprehensive curriculum plans and engaging projects for students.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, offering guidance and support as they navigated the responsibilities of their role.
Onboarding Specialist
Keystone Childcare
10.2020 - Current
- Worked closely with new hires, answering questions and addressing various concerns during onboarding process.
- Managed multiple onboarding projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Led professional and thorough orientation sessions, introducing new hires to key company information.
- Created smooth onboarding processes to help new hires adjust to company policies, procedures and processes.
Restaurant Hostess
Double Dogs
07.2021 - 09.2022
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by handling telephone inquiries while attending to in-person guest needs seamlessly.
- Handled high-pressure situations gracefully, managing multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a calm demeanor.
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
- Maintained an organized waitlist for busy times, ensuring efficient seating of guests.
Shift Lead
Dollar General
07.2019 - 04.2021
- Completed store opening and closing procedures and balanced tills.
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, ensuring safety standards were met consistently.
- Oversaw cash handling procedures, ensuring accuracy and proper documentation at all times.
- Resolved customer complaints and issues and offered thoughtful solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN05-2027
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Volunteer State Community College
Gallatin, TN05-2025
Skills
- Cleaning and sanitization
- Team collaboration
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Positive reinforcement
- Lesson planning
- Performance tracking
- Cross-functional coordination
- Documentation and recordkeeping
- Employee relations
- Relationship building
- Customer service
- Strong multitasking
Certification
- Certified in CPR & First Aid
Timeline
Children's Church Teacher
First United Methodist Church
10.2022 - Current
Restaurant Hostess
Double Dogs
07.2021 - 09.2022
Onboarding Specialist
Keystone Childcare
10.2020 - Current
Shift Lead
Dollar General
07.2019 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Middle Tennessee State University
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Volunteer State Community College
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