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McKenzie Schmiedt
Crookston,MN
Summary
Successful Early Childhood Teacher, and Minnesota Guardsmen, consistently meets or exceeds goals through insightful decisions.
Attentive to details and creative in finding ways to connect with students/people. Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
6
years of professional experience
1
Certification
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Tri-Valley Crookston, MN
Infant/Toddler Teacher
08.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Communicated with parents through enrollment, tours, newsletters, conferences, and direct personal communication.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
ArmyAlexandria, Minnesota
National Guard
12.2017 - Current
Job overview
- Oversaw field planning and coordination in full compliance with established command structures and detailed combat orders.
- Drove and operated heavy and light wheeled trucks and tracked vehicles
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
- Managed over 50 customer needs per day
Tri-Valley Head StartCrookston, United States
Pre-K Teacher
10.2019 - 05.2022
Job overview
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
- 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.
- Work with 15 children every day.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
WalmartCrookston, Minnesota
Cashier
10.2017 - 04.2019
Job overview
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Monitored self-checkout systems and provided assistance or intervention where required.
- Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Managed over 50 customer needs per day
Education
Bemidji State UniversityBemidji, MN
Bachelor's of Psychology from Psychology And Criminal Justice
08.2021 - Current
Crookston HighschoolCrookston, MN
High School Diploma
05.2019
Skills
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Computer Proficiency
- Play-Based Learning
- Volunteer Work Coordination
- Organizational and Planning Skills
- Clear and Direct Communication
- Time Management
- Lesson Planning
Certification
CPR and First Aide Certified
Child Development Associate (CDA)
Basic Combat Training (BCT)
Advanced Individual Training (AIT)
Timeline
Infant/Toddler Teacher
Tri-Valley
08.2022 - Current
Bemidji State University
Bachelor's of Psychology from Psychology And Criminal Justice
08.2021 - Current
Pre-K Teacher
Tri-Valley Head Start
10.2019 - 05.2022
National Guard
Army
12.2017 - Current
Cashier
Walmart
10.2017 - 04.2019
Crookston Highschool
High School Diploma
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