Nicole Brooks
Sutton
Summary
Dedicated Early Childhood Educator Assistant with strong skills in child development, curriculum planning, and emotional support. Proven ability to promote literacy and provide special needs support.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Childhood Educator Assistant
Braxton County Board Of Education
08.2022 - Current
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Prepared for lessons by gathering educational materials and setting up equipment.
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Assisted teacher by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child.
- Delivered clear, concise instructions to children to aid in each student's decision-making.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers.
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
- Collaborated with instructors to develop engaging lesson plans.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
Cashier
Kroger
07.2015 - 02.2016
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Addressed customer needs and made product recommendations to increase sales.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
- Processed refunds and exchanges in accordance with company policy.
- Maintained current knowledge of store promotions and highlighted sales to customers.
- Responded promptly to requests for assistance, spills and customer inquiries.
- Handled cash with high accuracy and took care to check bills for fraud.
- Learned duties for various positions and provided backup at key times.
- Worked with floor team and managers to meet wide range of customer needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Braxton County High School
Sutton, WVBachelor of Science - Early Childhood Special Education
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV05.2027
Skills
- Artistic expression
- Nutrition guidance
- Physical activity planning
- Age-appropriate activities
- Child development expertise
- Special needs support
- Curriculum planning
- Emotional support
- Literacy promotion
- Language development
Certification
ECCAT (Early Childhood Classroom Assistant Teacher): Permanent certification
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator Assistant
Braxton County Board Of Education
08.2022 - Current
Cashier
Kroger
07.2015 - 02.2016
High School Diploma -
Braxton County High School
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Special Education
West Virginia University