Michelle Kerekgyarto
Blissfield
Summary
Dynamic professional with experience as a Preschool Teacher's Aide at Grow As I Grow Preschool, skilled in relationship building and student motivation. Proven ability to enhance children's social development and maintain a safe, organized environment. Committed to fostering positive learning experiences through effective communication and teamwork.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preschool Teacher's Aide
Grow As I Grow Preschool
Blissfield, MI
11.2023 - Current
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
- Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
- Organized snack time.
- Prepared for lessons by gathering educational materials and setting up equipment.
- Delivered clear, concise instructions to children to aid in each student's decision-making.
- Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers.
Custodian
Blissfield Village Office
Blissfield, MI
05.2021 - Current
- Emptied trash cans and recycling bins to keep building clean and free of germs.
- Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
- Kept building spaces premises clean inside.
- Maintained a well-organized supply closet for easy access to necessary tools.
- Replaced and refilled paper towel and toilet paper dispensers for users convenience.
- Enhanced cleanliness and safety by regularly sanitizing high-touch surfaces.
- Followed safety protocols and safe use of protective gear to prevent injury to self and others.
- Checked in and stocked inventory throughout facility.
Assistant Area Sales Manager
Elder Beerman
Adrian, MI
03.2005 - 04.2012
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure seamless operations across all aspects of the business.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing issues promptly and ensuring satisfaction for long-term loyalty.
- Built lasting relationships with clients through outstanding customer service interactions.
- Contributed to visual merchandising efforts by creating eye-catching displays that showcased products effectively and enticed shoppers to make purchases.
- Managed conflict resolution with dissatisfied customers professionally, resulting in improved customer retention rates.
- Provided personalized shopping experiences for repeat customers by remembering their preferences and offering tailored recommendations.
- Assisted in inventory management tasks, such as stock replenishment and cycle counts, to ensure product availability.
- Streamlined checkout process, significantly reducing wait times and improving customer satisfaction.
- Managed efficient cash register operations.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
Education
Interior Design/Art
Adrian College
AdrianHigh School Diploma -
Morenci High School
Morenci06-2023
Skills
- Relationship building
- Team collaboration
- Positive reinforcement
- Organizational skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Oral communication
- Behavior modeling
- Student motivation
- Student remediation
- Student monitoring
- Safety awareness
Certification
- CPR and First Aid Trained
- Challenging Behaviors: What needs to change and how? provided by Bright Minds Training 1.5 training hrs
- Little People big emotions: Identifying and dealing with emotions provided by Bright Minds Training 2 training hrs
- Transitions provided by Bright Minds Training 1.5 training hrs
- Sensory Processing in Early Childhood provided by Bright Minds Training 2 training hrs
Timeline
Preschool Teacher's Aide
Grow As I Grow Preschool
11.2023 - Current
Custodian
Blissfield Village Office
05.2021 - Current
Assistant Area Sales Manager
Elder Beerman
03.2005 - 04.2012
Interior Design/Art
Adrian College
High School Diploma -
Morenci High School