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Peyton Rowland

Hamden ,CT

Summary

Ambitious student committed to academic excellence. Prepared to implement diverse skill sets, technical proficiencies and new perspectives to leadership personnel. Excellent computer skills to troubleshoot technical issues and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. Reliable worker offering proven history of leadership and dedication shown through many years of achievement with student-run program. Communicates clearly, effectively and professionally in oral and written formats with demonstrated experience making effective public presentations. Devoted Worker that provides children with warm and nurturing environment. Skilled in organizing and leading educational activities, monitoring behavior and preparing healthy meals. Observant, caring and hardworking with focus on promoting development and wellbeing. Focused on promoting intellectual, emotional and social development in children through proactive classroom and playground management. Knowledgeable about organizing supplies, developing lesson plans and introducing relevant topics in age-appropriate ways.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Paraprofessional

North Haven Public Schools
North Haven, CT
06.2022 - Current
  • Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
  • Provided classroom support throughout planned instruction and individual lessons.
  • Monitored students in class, hallways and cafeteria to enforce school rules.
  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
  • Delivered instruction individually or in small groups, with support from the instructor.
  • Prepared lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits and demonstrations to assist teachers in classroom preparation.
  • Cleaned and organized classrooms, materials and supplies.
  • Monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers.
  • Managed classroom technology (AC devices), and assisted students in using educational software.
  • Assisted children at stations during small-group learning periods.

Beauty Advisor

Ulta Beauty
Hamden, CT
06.2021 - Current
  • Displayed merchandise to present visually appealing arrangements that drive sales.
  • Greeted customers to determine wants or needs.
  • Fostered clean and sanitary work environment to protect customers and staff from infection.
  • Trained staff on strategies for regularly surpassing sales goals.
  • Showed customers how to apply makeup and other products to achieve desired looks.
  • Evaluated customer skin to determine unique conditions and skin type.
  • Recommended treatment and styling products to customers to meet current needs or resolve specific concerns.
  • Recommended styles and treatments based on clients' needs and appearances.
  • Evaluated client hair type, condition and desired outcome to determine ideal services.
  • Applied makeup to achieve desired day-to-day and special event looks.

Paraeducator, Special Education

Best Academy For Advanced Learning
Wallingford, CT
09.2023 - 11.2023
  • Maintained professionalism in emergency situations, assisting staff members in actions and monitoring students.
  • Supported clients by offering guidance on managing challenging behaviors.
  • Assisted with lesson planning, designing activities to promote language, cognition and memory skills.
  • Organized recreational activities to improve socialization among students.
  • Recorded and closely monitored patient behaviors and progress to effectively identify changes needing attention.
  • Collaborated with special education staff to develop Individualized Education Plans.
  • Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments.
  • Monitored student progress and provided feedback to lead teacher.
  • Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions with struggling students when needed.
  • Provided technical assistance to teachers when using new software or technology tools.

Full-Time Advocate

Chrysalis Domestic Violence Shelter
Meriden, CT
05.2021 - 08.2022
  • Completed reports, paperwork and documentation accurately and on time.
  • Identified appropriate community resources and provided referrals for services.
  • Identified appropriate community resources and provided clients with referrals.
  • Built trust and rapport with victims of violent crimes by remaining calm and compassionate in variety of situations.
  • Responded to hotline calls, offering assistance and support information after assessing needs.
  • Developed plans to meet needs of families concerning education and skills.
  • Collaborated with program specialists and staff to provide each child and family full benefits of program.
  • Transported clients to appointments and court hearings, delivering compassionate, continued support in difficult situations.
  • Attended hearings with victims to provide emotional support.
  • Made appropriate referrals and follow-up referrals to be certain families received needed services.
  • Communicated with parents and guardians on ongoing basis through face-to-face meetings, newsletters and phone calls.
  • Monitored children's activities, remaining mindful of safety hazards.
  • Taught children basic skills and encouraged creativity in painting, drawing, arts and crafts, music and other expressive activities.
  • Prepared meals and snacks for children, teaching table manners and keeping fed appropriately without allowing overindulgence.
  • Supported healthy emotional and social development through intervention in conflict between children, positive reinforcement techniques and encouraging cooperation.
  • Gathered community resources and coordinated referrals to obtain services.

Retail Store Associate

Home Depot
Rutland , VT
09.2020 - 04.2021
  • Engaged positively with each customer, providing professional and polite support for sales and service needs.
  • Assessed assigned areas and displays to maintain presentable condition, restocking and reorganizing merchandise as needed.
  • Maintained current store, product and promotional knowledge to drive consistent sales.
  • Processed payments and maintained accurate drawers to meet financial targets.
  • Answered questions about current promotions and resolved issues according to store policies.
  • Counted cash, made change and stored coupons to keep organized and balanced cash register drawer.
  • Maintained accurate and attractive merchandise displays to maximize purchases.
  • Welcomed customers, offered to help locate items and suggested merchandise without being intrusive or pushy.
  • Promoted customer satisfaction by applying online surveys.
  • Monitored sales floor to identify customers in need of assistance and merchandise in need of replenishment.
  • Kept calm and applied strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills to resolve conflicts.
  • Drove sales by successfully employing strategies such as upselling and cross-selling.
  • Increased customer service feedback scores by delivering outstanding service to customers daily.
  • Managed cash register operations using POS system, including processing sales and returns.
  • Engaged shoppers, providing assistance and information on merchandise and product features.

Retail Sales Associate

Ocean State Job Lot
East Haven, CT
05.2020 - 09.2020
  • Processed merchandise returns and exchanges for customers to refund payments, trade items and offer store credit.
  • Welcomed customers, offered to help locate items and suggested merchandise without being intrusive or pushy.
  • Maintained accurate and attractive merchandise displays to maximize purchases.
  • Drove sales by successfully employing strategies such as upselling and cross-selling.
  • Adhered to all company initiatives and achieved established goals for each.
  • Assisted in strategic planning and setup of merchandise displays to promote target products and attract customer traffic.
  • Engaged positively with each customer, providing professional and polite support for sales and service needs.
  • Managed cash register operations using POS system, including processing sales and returns.
  • Answered questions about current promotions and resolved issues according to store policies.
  • Kept calm and applied strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills to resolve conflicts.
  • Followed all company policies, rules and procedures to promote company goals and maintain safety.

Campus Ambassador

Landmark College
Putney, VT
09.2017 - 12.2019
  • Developed working relationship with representatives from local and campus news media, bringing attention to community events through periodicals, social media and radio.
  • Distributed posters, flyers and other written materials in high-traffic areas on campus, verbally engaging passersby to garner interest in organization.
  • Disseminated print materials on campus and electronic advertising through social media to raise awareness of organization programs and events both on and off campus.
  • Set up booth for information and activities at campus events and independently at strategic locations to distribute informative materials and process new enrollments.
  • Developed relationships with college officials, professors and student club presidents to share information and collaborate on business building endeavors.
  • Managed organization social media accounts, photographing and posting on campus events on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to promote student involvement and organization visibility.
  • Designed unique events to hold both on and off campus to involve students through opportunities to socialize, network and learn about organization goals and programs.
  • Fostered relationships with heads of student organizations and other influential members of student body to solicit support and draw attention to organization through high-profile members.
  • Studied campus demographic information to identify key components of student body likely to contribute to supporting organization presence on campus financially and through volunteering.
  • Toured school with parents considering enrolling children in school, presenting school in positive light.
  • Attended events hosted by other organizations on campus to cultivate relationships with other members active in community and engage students involved in related organizations.
  • Executed campus events and advertising strategies following goals derived from organization objectives and research on methods for meeting recruitment and involvement targets.
  • Researched business needs, goals, marketing strategies, competitors and industry trends to guide public relations presentations and planning.
  • Managed social media accounts by composing content, engaging with followers in comments, monitoring activities and researching trends.
  • Devised public relations strategies to engage with and influence general public in support of accomplishing business objectives and boosting revenues.

Daycare Worker

Sunnyside Daycare
North Haven, CT
09.2014 - 05.2016
  • Organized and planned age-appropriate lessons involving reading, crafts, music and movement.
  • Observed and monitored play to identify developmental strengths and target areas for enrichment activities.
  • Enforced rules to teach manners and maintain safe environment.
  • Helped prepare meals, snacks and refreshments for children, accounting for individual dietary needs and restrictions.
  • Discussed new developments, misbehavior and concerns with parents or guardians.
  • Cared for children ranging in age from one to 9 years old.
  • Secured indoor and outdoor premises to protect children under care.
  • Led children in tidying up, handwashing and manners to teach responsibility.
  • Recorded information about behavior, food service and medication dispensing.
  • Balanced schedules to provide optimal rest, play and educational periods.
  • Assisted children in development of social, communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Kept children safe and secure at all times.
  • Engaged groups of culturally diverse children in creative, safe and focused setting.
  • Incorporated music and art activities to encourage creativity and expression.
  • Used techniques such as positive reinforcement and behavior modeling to instill discipline in children.

Dance Teacher's Assistant

Act 3
North Haven, CT
01.2014 - 04.2015
  • Planned choreography for group performances and recitals.
  • Kept classrooms tidy and clean for group and one-on-one instruction.
  • Delivered individual instruction to students in between group classes.
  • Accommodated students with special needs by using different teaching styles, encouraging each to learn at appropriate pace.
  • Interacted effectively by email, phone and in person with students, parents and staff members.
  • Collaborated in team-based environment to uphold instruction quality and continuity of service to clients.
  • Instructed groups of individual and coupled dancers in different dance styles.

Summer Camp Counselor

Silver Sands Beach Club
East Haven, CT
07.2014 - 07.2014
  • Engaged children in arts and crafts, singing, sports activities, games and field trips while maintaining safe environment.
  • Enforced discipline and policies to protect safety of recreational activity participants.
  • Coordinated and led group activities for campers and counselors.
  • Explained principles, techniques and safety requirements to activity participants to prevent injury.
  • Coordinated and arranged decorations, equipment and food service to facilitate various entertaining activities.
  • Assisted homesick children by actively listening to concerns and providing emotional support.
  • Explained and enforced rules to keep campers safe and healthy.
  • Collaborated with staff to establish and maintain supportive and structured environment.
  • Planned and managed wide range of activities focused on physical and mental development.

Education

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Landmark College
Putney, VT
12.2018

High School Diploma -

North Haven High School
North Haven, CT
06.2016

Skills

  • Sales Goals
  • Store Operations
  • Scheduling
  • Account Management
  • Visual Merchandising
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Active Listening
  • Writing
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Critical Thinking
  • Speaking
  • Active Learning
  • Monitoring
  • Instructing
  • Learning Strategies
  • Time Management
  • Service Orientation
  • Operations Analysis
  • Microsoft Access
  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Visio
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Word
  • Email Software
  • Client advocacy
  • Multitasking
  • Child Safety Procedures
  • Exercise and outdoor activities
  • Activity Planning
  • Meal and snack preparation
  • Puzzle and game play
  • Keeping children safe
  • Responsible driver
  • Follows directions
  • Discipline understanding
  • Certified in First Aid and CPR
  • Educational support
  • Activities leadership
  • Age-appropriate activities
  • Progress Reporting
  • Creative and Critical Thinking
  • Building Trust and Relationships
  • Establishing Effective Relationships
  • Interpersonal Skills

Timeline

Paraeducator, Special Education

Best Academy For Advanced Learning
09.2023 - 11.2023

Paraprofessional

North Haven Public Schools
06.2022 - Current

Beauty Advisor

Ulta Beauty
06.2021 - Current

Full-Time Advocate

Chrysalis Domestic Violence Shelter
05.2021 - 08.2022

Retail Store Associate

Home Depot
09.2020 - 04.2021

Retail Sales Associate

Ocean State Job Lot
05.2020 - 09.2020

Campus Ambassador

Landmark College
09.2017 - 12.2019

Daycare Worker

Sunnyside Daycare
09.2014 - 05.2016

Summer Camp Counselor

Silver Sands Beach Club
07.2014 - 07.2014

Dance Teacher's Assistant

Act 3
01.2014 - 04.2015

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Landmark College

High School Diploma -

North Haven High School

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