Adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Infant Teacher
La Petite Academy Inc.
Glen Allen, VA
10.2022 - Current
Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
Provided a safe environment for the children to explore their surroundings through play-based activities.
Observed children for signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorders, and speech problems.
Prepared educational materials and resources that support curriculum objectives.
Fostered open and effective communication with parents regarding their children's development and daily activities.
Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
Retail Support Associate
Macy’s
Richmond, VA
11.2020 - 09.2022
Answered customer inquiries regarding product features, pricing, and availability.
Greeted customers to determine wants or needs.
Updated price tags on merchandise according to established guidelines.
Stocked shelves and supplies and organized displays to focus customer attention on specific items.
Processed incoming shipments of merchandise and restocked shelves accordingly.
Unboxed new merchandise and restocked shelves in appealing and organized arrangements to promote items.
Ticketed, arranged and displayed merchandise to promote sales.
Amazon Picker
Amazon Fulfillment Center
Chester, VA
05.2020 - 10.2020
Executed picking tasks according to order specifications while meeting daily productivity requirements.
Used handheld scanners to key in data for packages.
Received and counted stock items, recording data manually or on computer for inventory purposes.
Verified accuracy of items picked, packed and shipped to customers.
Placed products on conveyors for final wrapping and shipment.
Used handheld scanners to track inventory movement within the warehouse system.
Prepared orders by processing requests, pulling materials, packing boxes, and placing orders in delivery area.
Sales Associate
Color Me Mine
Glen Allen, VA
08.2018 - 03.2020
Maintain a constant presence on the sales floor to address customers' needs
Approach browsing customers and initiate conversations to determine buying preferences
Inquire about buying experience, item preferences and future purchases
Stock merchandise
Kindergarten Teacher
Manassas Christian School
Manassas, VA
01.2018 - 06.2018
Plan, create and implement curriculum in core subjects for a small, diverse group of nine five and six-year olds
Monitor children’s behavior and progress to identify strengths and areas of need in development
Assess students’ performance through anecdotal notes, student-teacher conferencing, checklists and student portfolios
Supervised nine students daily in academics, structured activities and free play
Assistant Pre-K Teacher
Chesterbrook Academy
Clifton, VA
10.2016 - 09.2017
Assisted lead teacher with planning and implementation of daily and weekly lesson plans for children age four years old
Monitor children’s behavior and progress to identify strengths and areas of need in development
Work cooperatively with lead teacher and administration to ensure students receive best possible care
Supervised approximately thirty children daily in structured activities, academics and free play
Assistant Teacher
La Petite Academy
Glen Allen, VA
08.2015 - 09.2016
Assisted lead teacher with planning and implementation of daily and weekly lesson plans for children ages six weeks to 16 months old
Monitor children’s behavior and progress to identify strengths and areas of need in development
Work cooperatively with lead teacher and administration to ensure students receive best possible care
Supervised approximately twenty children daily in structured activities, academics and free play
Assistant Teacher
Childtime Learning Center
Clifton, VA
08.2015 - 09.2016
Assisted lead teacher with planning and implementation of daily and weekly lesson plans for children ages six weeks to five years old
Monitor children’s behavior and progress to identify strengths and areas of need in development
Work cooperatively with lead teacher and administration to ensure students receive best possible care
Supervised approximately twenty children daily in structured activities, academics and free play
Student Teacher
Enon Elementary School
Chester, VA
02.2014 - 05.2014
Create and implement daily lesson plans in math, science, reading and language arts for third graders
Monitor children’s behavior and progress to identify strengths and areas of need in development
Work cooperatively with lead teacher and administration to ensure students receive best possible care
Supervised twenty-nine children daily in structured activities, academics and free play
Education
Masters of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Mass Communications, print/electronic journalism
Barton College
Wilson, NC
05.2007
Skills
Microsoft Office
Windows software
POS system
Child assessment
Professional development commitment
Infant CPR certification
Patience and empathy
Music and movement
Positive reinforcement
Nurturing attitude
Curriculum implementation
Customer engagement
Cash register operation
Cash handling
Interpersonal and written communication
Positive and professional
Teamwork
Truck unloading
Certification
Post Graduate Professional Virginia Teaching License, Elementary Education—Pre-Kindergarten-6th Grade, 06/20
References
Marlene Gibson, Lead Toddler Teacher, La Petite Academy, (804) 968-9282
Dakoda Newell, Manager, Color Me Mine, (252) 232-8866
Samantha Young, Director, Childtime Learning Center, (703) 631-3113
Timeline
Assistant Infant Teacher
La Petite Academy Inc.
10.2022 - Current
Retail Support Associate
Macy’s
11.2020 - 09.2022
Amazon Picker
Amazon Fulfillment Center
05.2020 - 10.2020
Sales Associate
Color Me Mine
08.2018 - 03.2020
Kindergarten Teacher
Manassas Christian School
01.2018 - 06.2018
Assistant Pre-K Teacher
Chesterbrook Academy
10.2016 - 09.2017
Assistant Teacher
La Petite Academy
08.2015 - 09.2016
Assistant Teacher
Childtime Learning Center
08.2015 - 09.2016
Student Teacher
Enon Elementary School
02.2014 - 05.2014
Masters of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Mass Communications, print/electronic journalism