Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure any-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher
Goddard School
06.2014 - 08.2023
Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
Worked one-on-one with students to increase overall classroom success.
Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
Assisted and supervised around 25 children through entire school day.
Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
Seasonal Ticket Seller
Austin Rodeo
03.2013 - 03.2019
Processed order transactions and provided customers with detailed itineraries, tickets, and receipts.
Responded to customer inquiries related to services or accommodations and promptly addressed issues or complaints.
Sold, printed and issued tickets to guests.
Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
Handled cash with high accuracy and took care to check bills for fraud.
Learned duties for various positions and provided backup at key times.
Processed refunds and exchanges in accordance with company policy.
Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors, and resolving discrepancies.
Encouraged customers to make additional purchases by highlighting current deals.
Adapted quickly to changes in event schedules or ticket availability, ensuring that customers received accurate and up-to-date information at all times.
Handled cash transactions securely while maintaining an accurate record of all financial activities within the box office.
Handled high-volume ticket sales with precision and accuracy, ensuring a positive experience for all patrons.
Maintained up-to-date knowledge of venue policies, procedures, and upcoming events to provide informed recommendations to customers.
Assisted in resolving customer issues or concerns promptly and professionally.
Sold, printed, and issued tickets to guests.
Lead Teacher
Kids R Kids Learning Academy
08.2012 - 10.2014
Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
Lead Teacher
Kids R Kids
11.2013 - 05.2014
Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
Encouraged use of technology to support student learning.
Education
High School Diploma -
La Marque High School
La Marque, TX
05.1999
Skills
Childcare Requirements
Infant Feeding
Research and Writing
Classroom Integration
Update Records
Team Teaching and Collaboration
Understanding of Materials
Knowledge in Area of Expertise
Curriculum Coordination
General Housekeeping
Social Development
Manage Classroom
Student Records Management
Client Satisfaction
Continuous Improvement Strategies
Positive Reinforcement Strategies
Curriculum Management
Curriculum Planning and Implementation
Independent Thinking
Lesson Planning
Co-Teaching and Co-Planning
Classroom Monitoring
Child Development
Smart Board
Room Arrangements
Fine Motor Skills
Childcare needs
Classroom Management
painting, wood burning art. playing pool
I like to use different types of mediums with acrylic paints, fluid art, and started working with watercolors and also on resin projects.
I am learning about wood burning art. I play pool on 2 different leagues for socializing and fun.