Meredith Walsh
Cushing,ME
Summary
Hardworking and reliable with strong ability in multitasking and flexibility. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Toddler Teacher and Assistant Lead Preschool Teacher
Penobscot YMCA
06.2018 - 05.2024
- Responsible for up to 12 children in the toddler room and up to 20 children in the preschool classroom.
Lead Teacher
St. Simons United Methodist Church Preschool
Saint Simons Island , Georgia
07.2015 - 06.2018
- Responsible for up to 15 children in a classroom with one to two assistants
- Prepared lesson plans, selected age appropriate toys, planned activities, prepared class schedules, planned arts and crafts, and many other functions as the lead teacher to the classroom.
Cashier
Harris Teeter
09.2012 - 12.2015
- Had one-on-one contact with customers, assisting them with their questions, and attempting to make their shopping experience simple, fast, and enjoyable.
Nanny
10.2013 - 07.2015
- Responsible for monitoring activities and assisting with school work
- Provided transportation to after school activities.
Trainer
Curves
St. Simons Island
10.2011 - 08.2013
- Demonstrated the proper use of exercise equipment and monitored their use to prevent injuries
- Led various workouts.
Director of the Primary Choir
Wesley United Methodist Church
St. Simons Island , Georgia
12.2011 - 07.2013
- Responsible for teaching music selections to four and five year olds to sing in worship services and programs
- Also taught easy principles of music such as rhythm and note identification.
Sandwich Artist
Subway
Dublin , GA
04.2010 - 09.2011
- Worked as a sandwich artist while completing courses at Oconee Technical College.
Sales Associate
Pat's Hallmark
St. Simons Island , GA
10.2009 - 01.2010
- Met the unique and specific needs of each customer
- Created visually artistic displays of products
- Operated the cash register and took inventories.
Assistant Manager
Quizno's
St. Simons Island , GA
06.2008 - 10.2009
- Responsible for opening and closing the facility, closing the registers, and preparing bank deposits
- Assisted in the training of new employees.
Child Care Specialist
Wesley United Methodist Church
- Taught Sunday School, integrated art projects, Bible story instruction, and free play in motor skill activities
- Also assisted the music program and/or instructed Bible lessons during the after school program.
Internship
Lucas Theatre for the Performing Arts
Savannah , GA
- Duties included restocking items in the concession area, taking inventory, operating the concessions during performances, light maintenance duties, making security checks, assisting patrons with instructions and general questions, assisting the handicapped, organizing ushers, and gaining knowledge of the inner workings of a performing arts center.
Usher and Guest Relations
Nissan Pavilion
Bristow , VA
- Assisted patrons with directions and instructions
- Handled situations involving lost items, complaints, and wheelchair assistance
- Involved with general park security by patrolling the grounds and buildings
- Monitored the 'designated driver' program.
Internship
Manassas St. Thomas United Methodist Church
Manassas , VA
- Worked as the music ministry assistant
- Attended staff meetings for worship service planning
- Helped in the selection of hymns for upcoming church services
- Organized music for filing in the extensive music library
- Catalogued music and entered the information in the computer system
- Assisted in the direction of youth choir rehearsals.
Education
Childhood Development Associate -
Online Training Course
05.2015
Bachelor of Arts in Music -
Millikin University
05.2008
Skills
- Child Care
- Infant, toddler, and preschool curricula
- Safety Monitoring
- Classroom Management
- Child Safety
- Parental Communication
- Customer Service
- Preschool educator
- Child Development
- Story time, arts, and crafts
- Strong Work Ethic
- Behavior management techniques
- Emergency Procedures
- Cognitive Development
- Positive and cheerful
- First aid and CPR certified
Personal Information
Title: Georgia Assessment Certificate (Paraprofessional)
References
Millikin Evenson-BalGutheinzDriftwood Place, St. Simons Island, GA, 31522, (912) 638-4243
Jane Asher, 111 Harrogate Road, St. Simons Island, GA, 31522, (912) 638-6412
EvensonBalka
Affiliations
- Gardening
- Singing
- Photography
- Painting
Timeline
Toddler Teacher and Assistant Lead Preschool Teacher
Penobscot YMCA
06.2018 - 05.2024
Lead Teacher
St. Simons United Methodist Church Preschool
07.2015 - 06.2018
Nanny
10.2013 - 07.2015
Cashier
Harris Teeter
09.2012 - 12.2015
Director of the Primary Choir
Wesley United Methodist Church
12.2011 - 07.2013
Trainer
Curves
10.2011 - 08.2013
Sandwich Artist
Subway
04.2010 - 09.2011
Sales Associate
Pat's Hallmark
10.2009 - 01.2010
Assistant Manager
Quizno's
06.2008 - 10.2009
Child Care Specialist
Wesley United Methodist Church
Internship
Lucas Theatre for the Performing Arts
Usher and Guest Relations
Nissan Pavilion
Internship
Manassas St. Thomas United Methodist Church
Childhood Development Associate -
Online Training Course
Bachelor of Arts in Music -
Millikin University
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