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Olivia Cruickshank

Jamaica

Summary

I am Preschool Teacher with engaging nature and enthusiasm for classroom education. Experienced and trained in varying teaching methods with goal to fulfill each student's individual learning needs. I love dogs, I actually have a yorkie named Stormy. I love to paint and go on outdoor walks with my dog while also writing poetry on my free time. My passion is to teach and learn new things.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Preschool Teacher

Uncommon Schools
08.2024 - Current
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Assisted and supervised [Number] children through entire school day.
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
  • Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.

Cashier

Target
02.2021 - 10.2024
  • Addressed customer needs and made product recommendations to increase sales.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.

Mailroom Supervisor

Buffalo State College
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Verified proper distribution of incoming mail to correct individuals and departments.
  • Coordinated mailroom team's workflow, delegating tasks to all employees.
  • Identified mailroom equipment malfunctions and contacted technicians for assistance.
  • Diagnosed machinery issues, which included paper jams and handled basic maintenance tasks.
  • Sorted and placed mail into mailboxes and post office boxes with high levels of accuracy.

Events Management Assistant

Buffalo State College
09.2022 - 05.2024
  • Managed event logistics and operations.
  • Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
  • Brainstormed and implemented creative event concepts and themes.
  • Implemented contingency plans to address last-minute changes or unforeseen events.

Camp Counselor

SYEP
07.2019 - 08.2019
  • Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
  • Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
  • Instructed campers to observe proper behavior and etiquette to avoid conflicts and unruly activities.
  • Assisted in preparing recreational materials and supplies for each activity.

Camp Counselor

SYEP
07.2018 - 08.2018
  • Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
  • Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
  • Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
  • Instructed campers to observe proper behavior and etiquette to avoid conflicts and unruly activities.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Education

SUNY Buffalo State
Buffalo, NY
05-2024

Skills

  • Social skill building
  • Daycare management
  • Activity planning
  • Social-emotional learning
  • Calm and patient

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Preschool Teacher

Uncommon Schools
08.2024 - Current

Mailroom Supervisor

Buffalo State College
08.2023 - 05.2024

Events Management Assistant

Buffalo State College
09.2022 - 05.2024

Cashier

Target
02.2021 - 10.2024

Camp Counselor

SYEP
07.2019 - 08.2019

Camp Counselor

SYEP
07.2018 - 08.2018

Bachelor of Science - Education

SUNY Buffalo State

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