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Certification
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Meghan Hargrave

Basile,LA

Summary

I am working towards attending law school to obtain a JD in Family Law with a specification in Child Advocacy, I have dedicated the majority of my work history 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. Helping children is my singular, upmost desire professionally.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Daycare Teacher

Early Years Learning Center-Eunice, LA
05.2023 - Current
  • I am a floater within the daycare. Meaning, I get a full day (7:30 am-5:30 pm) with each age group of children in our center including infants, 1 year olds, toddlers, and 3-4 year olds (Pre-K). I work to provide a safe and nurturing environment for children, regularly monitoring indoor and outdoor spaces for hazards.
  • Maintained open lines of communication with other staff members regarding any concerns or updates on individual students'' progress.
  • Sanitize tables, highchairs, toys, and play equipment daily to maintain a tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication about their child''s progress and needs.
  • Oversaw daily transitions between various activities such as snack time, outdoor playtime, naptime ensuring smooth operation of daily schedule.
  • Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
  • Increased daycare students'' social skills by incorporating group activities and cooperative play into daily routines.
  • Implemented creative art projects to encourage self-expression and fine motor skill development among young children.

Part Time Holiday Sales Associate/Weekend Employee

Salvador's Jewelers-Crowley, LA
08.2020 - 05.2023

Greeted, welcomed and offered immediate assistance to store customers.

  • Assisted customers with sales orders, returns and exchanges.
  • Met customer needs through solution-oriented sales strategies.
  • Built extensive product knowledge and recommended personalized solutions to customers.
  • Assisted supervisors in training new employees on store procedures and best practices.
  • Handled customer inquiries with professionalism, addressing concerns promptly and effectively to ensure positive experiences.
  • Balanced cash register accurately at the end of each shift, demonstrating attentiveness to detail in financial responsibilities.
  • Maximized customer retention through follow-up communication after purchases, resulting in repeat business and positive word-of-mouth referrals.

Personal Peer Tutor

Eunice, LA
01.2020 - 01.2023
  • Working under myself, I peer-tutored fellow college students at Louisiana State University at Eunice in subjects ranging from College Algebra, Trigonometry, Chemistry 1001, and One on One peer essay writing
  • I also tutored children from various schools in grades kindergarten through 12th on subjects from grammar/reading comprehension to math and dual college math courses.
  • Promoted development of good study habits and learning skills.
  • Served as a mentor to struggling students, providing emotional support alongside academic assistance when necessary.
  • Clarified difficult concepts through the use of visual aids, diagrams, and step-by-step explanations, leading to increased understanding for learners.

Crew Member

Raising Cane's-Lake Charles, LA
03.2022 - 06.2022

As a certified trainer, I trained fellow crew members in the best practices which coincide with standards and expectations for this position.

  • Took orders, prepared meals, and collected payments.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, handling multiple orders simultaneously without compromising quality or efficiency.
  • Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas.
  • Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by providing friendly and efficient service at the register.
  • Cleaned and maintained all areas of restaurant to promote clean image.

Assistant Teacher

Our Lady Queen Of Heaven School ECC-Lake Charles, LA
08.2021 - 11.2021
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Supervised recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Established positive relationships with parents through effective communication, fostering parental involvement in their children''s education.

Education

B.S. in Psychology -

McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA
05.2024

Associate's degree in Social Sciences/LA Transfer -

Louisiana State University-Eunice
Eunice, LA
05.2021

High school diploma -

Iota High School
Iota, LA
05.2021

Skills

  • Writing Skills
  • Microsoft Word
  • Tutoring
  • Microsoft Powerpoint
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Time Management
  • Cleaning and sanitation
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Customer Service
  • CPR and First Aid
  • Friendly and likeable
  • Decision-Making

Certification

  • CPR Certification
  • First Aid Certification

Awards

  • LSUE Academy Student of the Year, 05/01/21, I was awarded the Dual Enrollment Academy Student of the year at the Bengal Excellence Awards Ceremony in May of 2021. To earn this title I had to participate in the Academy program, complete 60+ dual enrollment credits while in high school, and be graduating from high school and college with my associates simultaneously.
  • Psychology Research Symposium Excellence Award, 04/01/24, I received an Excellence award at the McNeese State University Student Research Symposium. The award recognized 4 students out of our senior class at McNeese as a reward for our outstanding undergraduate research at this university. My research study was "Political Activism and Social Media in Young Adults". I recorded political tendencies in college-aged adults and analyzed this relationship with their daily social media usage. My hypothesis stated that the more hours a person spent on social media the higher their political activism questionnaire score would be. My award reflected 3 semesters worth of knowledge, edits, and dedication to share my study!

Timeline

Daycare Teacher

Early Years Learning Center-Eunice, LA
05.2023 - Current

Crew Member

Raising Cane's-Lake Charles, LA
03.2022 - 06.2022

Assistant Teacher

Our Lady Queen Of Heaven School ECC-Lake Charles, LA
08.2021 - 11.2021

Part Time Holiday Sales Associate/Weekend Employee

Salvador's Jewelers-Crowley, LA
08.2020 - 05.2023

Personal Peer Tutor

Eunice, LA
01.2020 - 01.2023

B.S. in Psychology -

McNeese State University

Associate's degree in Social Sciences/LA Transfer -

Louisiana State University-Eunice

High school diploma -

Iota High School
  • CPR Certification
  • First Aid Certification
Meghan Hargrave