Padma Jagnarain
Shirley,New York
Summary
Solid team player with outgoing, positive demeanor and proven skills in establishing rapport with clients. Specialize in quality, speed and process optimization. Articulate, energetic and results-oriented with exemplary passion for developing relationships, cultivating partnerships and growing businesses.
Passionate Teaching Assistant offering 3-year background working with students at elementary and middle school levels. Skilled in assisting teachers with classroom functions, lesson planning and individual and group instruction. Talented in using various strategies to model positive behavior and maintain classroom discipline.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher's Assistant
Just Kids Early Childhood Learning Center
10.2023 - Current
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Worked with lead teacher to monitor class schedule and take attendance.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Helped teachers recognize learning issues evidenced in one-to-one support instruction.
Customer Service Specialist
The Home Depot
03.2021 - 08.2023
- Enters and audits all purchase orders for The Home Depot (THD) stores including type, amount, total, cost and delivery schedule for the order(s), prepares daily batch sales reports
- Arranges daily/weekly deliveries to customer stores, works directly with dispatchers to schedule appointments for timely deliveries and to resolve delivery/schedule issues as they arise according to established department policies and procedures
- Multi-tasks on a regular basis by keyboarding, order in-take and scheduling as needed
- Provides timely feedback to the department regarding service failures or customer concerns, while working to assist store level associates with product inquiries.
Cashier
DollarTree
09.2020 - 03.2021
- Greeted customers and answered any questions about the store's products and services
- Operated the cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit
- Counted money in the cash drawer at the beginning of shift to ensure that amounts were correct and have sufficient change.
Teacher's Assistant
Virgil I Grissom
05.2019 - 08.2020
- Facilitated small group instruction and activities for students of varying abilities
- Supported teachers by preparing materials, setting up equipment, and organizing supplies
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, and behavior reports
- Helped teachers plan lessons utilizing various teaching strategies including hands-on activities and technology integration.
- Assisted lead teachers with lesson plan creation and materials development .
Education
High School Diploma -
William Floyd High School
Mastic Beach, NYBachelor of Science: Psychology -
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY05.2025
Skills
- Leadership and Management
- Strategic Planning
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Report Preparation
- Records Management
- Interpersonal Skills
- Small Group Supervision
- Complaint Resolution
- Workflow Optimization
- Classroom Management
- Classroom Restocking
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant
Just Kids Early Childhood Learning Center
10.2023 - Current
Customer Service Specialist
The Home Depot
03.2021 - 08.2023
Cashier
DollarTree
09.2020 - 03.2021
Teacher's Assistant
Virgil I Grissom
05.2019 - 08.2020
High School Diploma -
William Floyd High School
Bachelor of Science: Psychology -
Stony Brook University
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