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ORENIA HINDS

Brooklyn,NY

Summary

Knowledgeable preschool teacher with extensive background working with children's literature. Fast learner and multi-tasker willing to work flexible schedule to meet location needs. Excellent knowledge of books, media and research processes. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Preschool Lead Teacher

The Goddard School For Early Childhood Development
09.2019 - Current
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Provided open and loving environment where children direct learning process.
  • Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Utilized books, songs and games to engage students.
  • Planned educational opportunities based on children's interests.

Children's Lead Bookseller

Barnes And Nobles
11.2014 - 09.2019
  • Restocked shelves and kept store displays attractive and organized to drive sales.
  • Collaborated with other staff to support smooth daily operations.
  • Manage day to day operations of the Children's department
  • Assisted in creating content for children's department social media page
  • Responsible for Children's bookseller training and development (10-20 employees depending upon season)
  • Engaged in professional networking to maintain strong relationships with communications and media professionals to drive partnerships and effective dissemination of mass communications.
  • Assisted with planning, coordinating children events with local authors and book fairs

Library Assistant

Brooklyn Public Library
04.2012 - 06.2014
  • Organized library shelves, materials and equipment in clear, alphabetized order.
  • Handled check-in and check-out process of library books and materials at circulation desk.
  • Placed books on proper shelves when returned to circulation.
  • Located library materials, resources and technologies to fulfill patron requests.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Creative Writing & English

Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH
06.2026

Associate of Arts - Writing And Literature

Borough of Manhattan Community College of The City University of New York
New York, NY
06.2022

Skills

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Active Listening
  • Group Instruction
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Learning Strategies
  • Microsoft Proficiency
  • Verbal Communication Skills
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Curriculum Development

Timeline

Preschool Lead Teacher

The Goddard School For Early Childhood Development
09.2019 - Current

Children's Lead Bookseller

Barnes And Nobles
11.2014 - 09.2019

Library Assistant

Brooklyn Public Library
04.2012 - 06.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Creative Writing & English

Southern New Hampshire University

Associate of Arts - Writing And Literature

Borough of Manhattan Community College of The City University of New York
ORENIA HINDS