Phoebe Kmetz
Wahiawa,HI
Summary
Versatile and dynamic, with a proven track record at Valley Montessori School, I excel in fostering child development and building strong educational foundations. Skilled in observation and assessment, my approach combines patience and empathy, significantly enhancing learning environments. Demonstrated success in team collaboration and adaptability, I consistently achieve positive outcomes in child-centric settings.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Toddler Teacher
Valley Montessori School
06.2024 - Current
- Built trust among toddlers and their families by maintaining consistent communication about daily activities, upcoming events, and any concerns that arose.
- Continually reflected on personal teaching practices, seeking feedback from colleagues and supervisors to identify areas for improvement or growth in order to better serve the needs of young learners.
- Developed strong partnerships with fellow educators, administrators, and support staff to ensure the overall success of the classroom environment.
- Conducted regular assessments of each child''s progress, sharing observations with lead teacher and parents during conferences.
- Contributed to a positive classroom culture by modeling respect, empathy, cooperation, and kindness toward all children at all times.
- Empowered young learners by guiding them towards independence in self-help tasks such as dressing themselves or cleaning up after snack time.
- Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
Front Desk Receptionist
Valley Montessori School
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Maintained organized and clean front office area to create professional and welcoming environment for visitors and employees.
- Delivered outstanding first impressions by warmly greeting visitors upon arrival at the front desk.
- Managed high-volume phone calls, directing inquiries to appropriate personnel for prompt resolution.
- Handled sensitive customer information with confidentiality, adhering to company privacy guidelines.
- Resolved customer issues quickly and notified supervisor immediately when problems escalated.
Seasonal Apparel Associate
Dicks Sporing Goods
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Kept neat and organized apparel section by folding clothing on proper shelves and hanging up clothing on proper racks.
- Assisted in loss prevention efforts by monitoring fitting rooms, identifying suspicious behavior, and promptly reporting incidents to management.
- Preserved outlook of store by dusting, styling mannequin designs, cleaning and restocking merchandise.
- Displayed and organized products in store to help customers locate products easily.
- Greeted and interacted with over customers to assist in selecting and locating merchandise.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly when dealing with difficult customers while still providing exemplary customer service.
Elementary Summer Camp Assistant
Valley Montessori School
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Enhanced camper experiences by organizing fun and engaging activities tailored to their interests.
- Served as a mentor and role model for younger campers, inspiring them to pursue personal growth and development opportunities.
- Maintained a safe and enjoyable environment through diligent supervision and adherence to safety protocols.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to create memorable events, fostering bonding among campers.
- Participated in ongoing professional development training sessions to enhance knowledge of best practices within the industry-leading high-quality programming for children attending summer camps each year.
Education
High School Diploma -
Vineyard High School
Livermore, CA06-2024
Skills
- Patience and empathy
- Professionalism and ethics
- Positive reinforcement
- Social skills development
- Observation and assessment
- First aid and CPR
- Friendly and likeable
- Problem-solving
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Active listener
Certification
- Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED - American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Timeline
Assistant Toddler Teacher
Valley Montessori School
06.2024 - Current
Front Desk Receptionist
Valley Montessori School
08.2023 - 08.2024
Seasonal Apparel Associate
Dicks Sporing Goods
10.2022 - 12.2022
Elementary Summer Camp Assistant
Valley Montessori School
06.2022 - 08.2022
High School Diploma -
Vineyard High School
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