Patricia Arrington
Newnan,GA
Summary
Dedicated Lead Infant Teacher with strengths in creative teaching, classroom organization, and health and safety. Committed to fostering social and emotional growth in infants through engaging lesson plans and effective parent-teacher communication.
Enthusiastic professional with strong communication skills and a focus on parent-teacher collaboration. Experienced in assessing individual learning needs and implementing tailored activities to foster a supportive learning environment for infants.
Experienced with infant care, ensuring secure and nurturing environment for young children. Utilizes knowledge of early childhood development to create engaging and educational activities. Strong understanding of fostering positive relationships with parents and caregivers.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Infant Teacher
Parker Chase Pre-School East Roswell
Alpharetta, GA
10.2022 - 11.2023
- Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans focused on early childhood development.
- Fostered nurturing classroom environment that encouraged social and emotional growth.
- Collaborated with parents to support individual learning needs and developmental milestones.
- Assessed children's progress through observations and tailored activities accordingly.
- Kept classroom and feeding areas clean, neat, and safe.
- Facilitated daily activities to enhance cognitive, language, and motor skills in infants.
- Promoted development of social, emotional, and communication skills in infants.
- Managed personal hygiene requirements with frequent diaper changes, use of bibs, and monitoring of behaviors.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
CSR, Sales Associate
TJX Companies, Marshalls
Richmond, VA; Sandy Springs, GA
04.2005 - 11.2022
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints efficiently through effective communication and problem-solving skills.
- Provided assistance with product returns, exchanges, and refunds, ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Maintained knowledge of current promotions and sales to offer accurate information to customers.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance service delivery and streamline operations.
- Monitored inventory levels and assisted in restocking merchandise to ensure availability.
- Trained new employees on company policies, procedures, and customer service best practices.
- Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
Administrative Assistant
MKG Realty
Capitol Heights, MD
02.2012 - 01.2015
- Coordinated office operations, ensuring efficient workflow and timely communication with manager.
- Managed appointment scheduling and calendar coordination for multiple executives.
- Mentored junior administrative staff, fostering a collaborative team environment.
- Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Community And Social Services/Early Childhood Edu
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Richmond, VA08-2025
Skills
- Creative teaching
- Classroom organization
- Health and safety
- Parent-teacher communication
- Infant CPR certification
- Social skills development
- Documentation and reporting
- Group and individual instruction
- Music and movement
- Progress reporting
- Childcare expertise
- Cognitive growth
- Loves children
- Friendly and likeable
- Infant care
- Emergency procedures
- Professional babysitter
Timeline
Lead Infant Teacher
Parker Chase Pre-School East Roswell
10.2022 - 11.2023
Administrative Assistant
MKG Realty
02.2012 - 01.2015
CSR, Sales Associate
TJX Companies, Marshalls
04.2005 - 11.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Community And Social Services/Early Childhood Edu
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College