Marlena Ellis
Marion,IN
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Material Handler
American Woodmark
Gas City, IN
02.2026 - Current
- Rails picked daily against production paperwork to keep material flow accurate.
- Sort rails in the correct sequence to support production requirements and prevent line delays.
- Follow production documents carefully to prepare materials in the right order for each work order.
- Keep the rail staging area organized so materials remain easy to locate and move through production.
Classroom Coordinator
Westminster Preschool
Marion, IN
07.2025 - 01.2026
- Led hiring and onboarding processes, guiding new staff through interviews, orientation, and early transition support.
- Served as the main point of contact for staff, families, and administration, strengthening parent & family communication.
- Maintained daily preschool operations by organizing classrooms, coordinating needs, and supporting smooth facility flow.
Preschool Teacher
Westminster Preschool
Wabash, IN
06.2024 - 07.2025
- Taught foundational skills in colors, shapes, and letters using developmentally appropriate instruction.
- Created and delivered hands-on, play-based lessons tailored to multiple learning styles.
- Maintained a positive classroom environment through structured routines and positive reinforcement strategies.
Preschool Teacher
Huffer Children’s Center
Muncie, IN
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Built engaging classroom routines that encouraged curiosity, creativity, and exploration through play-based learning.
- Communicated regularly with parents about student progress, developmental milestones, and classroom concerns.
- Applied positive behavior guidance and classroom management strategies to maintain a supportive learning environment.
Lead Preschool Teacher
Little Rugrats Early Learning Center
Kokomo, IN
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Designed age-appropriate curriculum that accommodated diverse learning styles and kept lessons developmentally aligned.
- Promoted positive behavior with consistent classroom management strategies and clear expectations.
- Ensured a safe, nurturing classroom through active supervision and developmentally appropriate activities.
Lead Infant Teacher
LaFontaine Learning Community
La Fontaine, IN
11.2021 - 05.2023
- Maintained compliance with health, safety, and cleanliness rules throughout the classroom.
- Partnered with parents to share daily routines and developmental progress.
- Supervised infant teachers, coordinating care for children ages 6 weeks to 18 months and supporting classroom operations.
Lead Infant Teacher
Destiny Christian Academy
Muncie, IN
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Led infant classroom staff to maintain consistent care standards, daily routines, and dependable support across the room.
- Conducted developmental assessments and adjusted activities to support each infant's growth and readiness.
- Maintained a safe, organized, and nurturing classroom environment that supported learning and comfort throughout the day.
Receiving Associate / Forklift Operator
Dunham’s Distribution Center
Marion, IN
02.2017 - 06.2021
- Operated forklifts safely to transport materials and products throughout the distribution center.
- Scanned and ticketed items accurately to support inventory control and shipment tracking.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks while preventing product damage during receiving and outbound moves.
- Collaborated with warehouse teams to keep storage areas organized and ready for daily operations.
Sales Associate
Dollar General
Elwood, IN
03.2010 - 05.2015
- Stocked shelves and maintained organized, well-presented sales floors to support customer shopping.
- Unloaded trucks and sorted incoming merchandise for timely restocking across the sales floor.
- Maintained merchandise displays to support sales activity and smooth inventory flow.
Education
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN04.2025
Skills
Early childhood education
Curriculum planning
Classroom & behavior management
Lesson adaptation
Social-emotional learning
Parent & family communication
Observation & assessment
Child development milestones
Staff scheduling
Center operations
Child safety procedures
Emergency preparedness
CPR certification
First aid certification
Timeline
Material Handler
American Woodmark
02.2026 - Current
Classroom Coordinator
Westminster Preschool
07.2025 - 01.2026
Preschool Teacher
Westminster Preschool
06.2024 - 07.2025
Preschool Teacher
Huffer Children’s Center
08.2023 - 06.2024
Lead Preschool Teacher
Little Rugrats Early Learning Center
06.2023 - 08.2023
Lead Infant Teacher
LaFontaine Learning Community
11.2021 - 05.2023
Lead Infant Teacher
Destiny Christian Academy
08.2021 - 11.2021
Receiving Associate / Forklift Operator
Dunham’s Distribution Center
02.2017 - 06.2021
Sales Associate
Dollar General
03.2010 - 05.2015
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Indiana Wesleyan University