Backroom Associate
TJ Max
05.2023 - 07.2023
Hi, I’m
MERYEM ALTUNKAYA
Rogers,AR
Summary
Kindergarten teacher committed to attending professional development seminars, faculty meetings and parent-teacher conferences to remain connected to the needs of children and parents.
Organized professional with superior work ethic and team player attitude.
Exceptional quality control and inspection abilities. Commended for honesty, hard work and positive attitude. Comfortable standing for long periods of time and safely lifting heavy loads.
Work History
TJ MaxRogers, AR
Backroom Associate
05.2023 - 07.2023
Job overview
- Packed and unpacked items, checking breakables before stocking on shelves.
- Stamped price tags on merchandise, referring to official price lists.
- Ensured accurate pricing of items by verifying information against labels and tickets.
- Stored and organized items in tool or supply rooms, allowing for easy retrieval.
- Demonstrated great teamwork skills with staff members involved in production and transport.
- Assisted in unloading and stocking merchandise from delivery trucks.
- Performed inventory counts of products in the backroom.
- Retrieved requested items from backroom inventory promptly and accurately.
Lisa AcademyNorth Little Rock, AR
Turkish Language & Culture Teacher
08.2021 - 12.2021
Job overview
- Adapted language teaching approaches to meet the needs of diverse learners.
- Planned instruction to achieve objectives based upon student needs and established curriculum.
- Assessed student progress through quizzes, tests, and other evaluation methods.
- Recorded daily attendance to maintain accurate and complete records.
- Utilized syllabi to inform students of course requirements, evaluation procedures, and attendance requirements.
- Promoted critical thinking skills by encouraging students to analyze texts from various perspectives.
- Prepared lesson plans by following curriculum guidelines and accommodating teaching methods.
- Provided orientation of buildings and class schedules to enhance self-advocacy skills in students.
- Organized extra-curricular activities such as movie screenings or debates related to cultural themes.
- Kept classroom neat and orderly to reduce safety impediments.
- Compiled, administered and graded examinations and other assigned work.
- Delivered lectures on topics related to culture, literature, history and linguistics.
- Reviewed grammar rules and provided examples of correct usage within context.
- Incorporated games into lessons for a fun yet educational atmosphere.
- Performed assessments focused on long and short-term student needs to develop individualized education program.
- Attended meetings, training and activities to enhance skills and credentials.
- Designed and implemented engaging and creative lectures and work activities to expand student knowledge.
- Created and used rubrics to assess student learning.
- Wrote grant proposals to procure external research funding.
- Used electronic equipment and materials to develop and orientate technical skills.
Lisa Academy Elementary School North Little Rock, AR
Teacher's Assistant
08.2019 - 08.2021
Job overview
- Supervised students during lunchtime, field trips, assemblies, and other activities.
- Scheduled teaching observations to receive supervisor feedback about teaching performance.
- Supported teachers by preparing materials, setting up equipment, and organizing supplies.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Used lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods to present subject matter to students under direction and guidance of teachers.
- Provided individualized assistance to students with special needs in the classroom.
- Contributed to positive, educational setting by delivering gentle discipline and promoting student success.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Worked one-on-one with special needs students to help navigate through school challenges.
- Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group tutoring.
- Provided individualized and small group support to reinforce classroom topics and promote student learning.
- Created visual aids such as bulletin boards or displays to enhance the learning environment.
- Supervised children and participated with children in activities.
- Monitored students in class, hallways and cafeteria to enforce school rules.
- Encouraged positive social behaviors among students through role modeling and conflict resolution techniques.
- Assisted teachers with creating and maintaining a safe, orderly learning environment.
NAWaco, Texas
Babysitter
08.2017 - 05.2019
Job overview
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to optimize types of stimulation and support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating and school schedules for children
- Played games and read books to young children, limiting TV and mobile device time
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs
- Bathed, dressed and helped with teeth brushing to promote healthy personal hygiene and good oral health
- Maintained safe environments at all times
- Prepared healthy snacks and meals according to individual needs
- Offered positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth
- Reviewed and followed parent directions for all aspects of children's care
- Devised activities helping children develop physically and mentally.
Saygi Daycare CenterAmasya, Turkey
Kindergarten Teacher
08.2013 - 06.2014
Job overview
- Instructed children between ages 5 and 6 on mathematical basics
- Pioneered multi-age kindergarten and first-grade class to build early literacy and math skills and promote independent reading
- Collaborated in planning, organizing and implementing instructional programs to facilitate academic, intellectual and social development
- Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement
- Assessed comprehensive student growth including academic, social and personal skills
- Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress
- Documented student attendance and progress against goals
- Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues
- Facilitated group sessions and provided one-on-one support
- Collaborated with team of faculty to develop after-school tutorial program for students in need of extra help
- Fostered meaningful relationships among students through student fieldtrip retreats and team-work community service projects
- Maintained safety and security of all youth under care.
Education
Hacettepe University
Bachelor of Science from Child Development
06.2013
Skills
- Age-appropriate activities
- Meal planning and preparation
- Child supervision
- Administering medicines
- Monitoring screen time
- Playing puzzles and games
- Attention to detail
- Managing routines
- Early childhood education
- Time management
- Childcare
- Child development
- Quality Control
- Records Updating
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Time Management
- Product Displays
- Storage Organization
- Design Strategy
- Creative and Artistic
- Photography
- Creative Thinking
- Making New Products from Different Material
- Gardening
- Editing after Taking Photograph & Video
- Decorating Home, Celebrity Cards,
- Organizing Party Supplies,
- Writing Calligraphy
Timeline
Turkish Language & Culture Teacher
Lisa Academy
08.2021 - 12.2021
Teacher's Assistant
Lisa Academy Elementary School
08.2019 - 08.2021
Babysitter
NA
08.2017 - 05.2019
Kindergarten Teacher
Saygi Daycare Center
08.2013 - 06.2014
Hacettepe University
Bachelor of Science from Child Development
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