Hardworking and passionate team player with strong organizational skills. History of building relationships and effectively communicating in personal business and school settings.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Small Business Owner
The Monogram Room
Metairie, LA
05.2007 - Current
Managed daily operations for a successful small business, ensuring efficient processes and quality services.
Established a loyal customer base by providing personalized attention, addressing concerns promptly, and exceeding expectations.
Promoted business via social media to generate leads and maximize brand identity.
Increased revenue by implementing effective marketing strategies and establishing strong customer relationships.
Early Childhood Educator
Trinity Episcopal School
New Orleans, LA
08.2001 - 05.2007
Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
Fostered creativity in the classroom through art projects, dramatic play, storytelling exercises, and other imaginative activities.
Observed children to identify individuals needing additional support and developed strategies to meet their needs.
Established ongoing professional development goals, participating in workshops and conferences to stay current on emerging trends in early childhood education. More specifically, utilized The Responsive Classroom approach to teaching and attended workshops to deepen my understanding of the program.
Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum development, sharing best practices to improve overall instruction quality.
Long Term Substitute Teacher
St. George's Episcopal
New Orleans, LA
01.2000 - 05.2000
Worked closely with the co-teachers by immediately stepping in and upholding philosophy of the school.
Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
Clinical Dietetic Technician
Childhealth America
Baton Rouge, LA
05.1995 - 07.1997
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for seamless coordination of care, resulting in better patient outcomes.
Educated patients on the importance of proper nutrition, leading to improved adherence to prescribed diets.
Achieved high levels of patient satisfaction through compassionate communication and empathetic listening skills during consultations.