Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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I Love Learning! I Love Life!
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Pauline Acosta

Pauline Acosta

Reno,NV

Summary

I am a Dedicated Child Development Educator with many years of experience. Working with children of all ages. A team player driven with a passion and willingness to find each child's strengths and helping them overcome their inhibitions that will ensure their Future Success!

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Teacher

KidsLifeReno.com
11.2022 - Current
  • Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
  • Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
  • Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Oversaw work of teaching team to optimize student education.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
  • Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.

Sales Associate

Dillard’s
01.2022 - 12.2022
  • Achieved monthly sales targets consistently by implementing effective sales strategies and maintaining a high level of product knowledge.
  • Wrapped, boxed and weighed bakery department products.
  • Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
  • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Managed efficient cash register operations.
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
  • Minimized wait times for customers during peak hours, maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.
  • Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
  • Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
  • Created inviting environment for customers by maintaining store organization and cleanliness.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
  • Assisted in training new staff members on company policies, product information, and sales techniques for a seamless onboarding experience.

Runner and Staff

Kings Row Community Life. Center
10.2021 - 01.2022
  • Upheld high standards of cleanliness within the vehicle''s interior/exterior appearance, providing a professional image for the company at all times.
  • Coordinated efficient routes to avoid delays and optimize schedules.
  • Achieved safe driving records by consistently following traffic rules and regulations.
  • Updated logs and tracking documents accurately and according to schedule requirements.
  • Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
  • Inspected vehicle before and after trips to identify maintenance needs and handle regular upkeep.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.

Recreational Supervisor; Runner/Staff; Office Assi

Kids Kottage
01.2013 - 03.2021
  • Transitioned participants between activities, rest periods and field trips.
  • Increased community engagement through organizing special events and activities for all ages.
  • Developed positive and productive relationships with kids, parents and staff.
  • Scheduled events in recreation facilities and monitored facility conditions.
  • Engaged participants in recreational activities and team-building exercises.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

C.O.W. BUS / CERTIFIED DRIVER/TEACHER

WCSD
09.2007 - 01.2013

Helping Families to qualify for Pre-K Program.


Evaluating the children so they could have the proper placement in Program Placement.


Teaching children at designated schools on a classroom bus. Total of students accommodated on the bus was 15 , for a morning session and 15 in an afternoon session!

Lead Teacher

WCSD
08.2006 - 07.2007

Instructing and Training Assistant Teachers and Student Aides on "How to" : Physically, Mentally, and Socially, assist and educate Children and their parents, on proper care for each age group.

Club Leader

Curves Fitness
11.2004 - 08.2006


Rekindling a Love for Life!

Managed and Directed all club Activities

Interviewed and Educated Clients, and Conducted Training

Maintained equipment

Order Product

Kept Records

Education

Bachelor of Science - Child Development

California State University - Fresno
Fresno, CA
12.1977

Certified Nurse’s Aide

Porterville College
Porterville, CA
12.1975

Associate of Arts - Collège Prep

Porterville College
Porterville, CA
06.1974

Skills

  • Creative Instruction Style
  • Instructional Materials Creation
  • Key decision making
  • Behavior Management
  • Activity Planning
  • Student Motivation and Engagement
  • Child Development
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Behavior Modeling
  • Motivating students
  • Parent-Teacher Communication
  • Lesson Planning

I Love Learning! I Love Life!

  I was raised  on 20 acres out in the Center of the San Joaquin Valley, a little town called Terra Bella( meaning, Beautiful Land)!  When you have lots of time to Think, learning is a gift! I love Life, because at the age of 9, my  eldest Sister was killed in a car accident, 2 miles from our home. I grew up hearing that I looked like my Sister, so I thought that I was going to die at 19, too! I didn't!!  So I Love Life!

Timeline

Lead Teacher

KidsLifeReno.com
11.2022 - Current

Sales Associate

Dillard’s
01.2022 - 12.2022

Runner and Staff

Kings Row Community Life. Center
10.2021 - 01.2022

Recreational Supervisor; Runner/Staff; Office Assi

Kids Kottage
01.2013 - 03.2021

C.O.W. BUS / CERTIFIED DRIVER/TEACHER

WCSD
09.2007 - 01.2013

Lead Teacher

WCSD
08.2006 - 07.2007

Club Leader

Curves Fitness
11.2004 - 08.2006

Bachelor of Science - Child Development

California State University - Fresno

Certified Nurse’s Aide

Porterville College

Associate of Arts - Collège Prep

Porterville College
Pauline Acosta