Samantha
Santee,CA
Summary
Compassionate early childhood education professional highly productive in creating engaging, educational environments that allow young learners to thrive. Skilled in developing age-appropriate curricula, implementing inclusive classroom management strategies, and fostering emotional intelligence in preschoolers. Excel at communication, patience, and empathy, ensuring effective interaction with children, parents, and colleagues for optimal learning outcomes.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Infant/Toddler Teacher
Bunny Bears Infant/Toddler
La Mesa, CA
05.2023 - Current
- Communicated with children's parents and guardians about daily activities, behaviors and problems.
- Provided individual attention to each toddler through one-on-one instruction during playtime and circle time activities.
- Modified teaching strategies and techniques to meet the individual needs of children with diverse learning styles.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, assessment results, developmental milestones achieved.
- Supervised students during lunchtime and outdoor play periods as well as nap times.
- Coordinated with co-teachers and staff to plan and execute school events and field trips.
- Guided children in developing essential life skills, such as independence and problem-solving.
- Administered first aid and medication in accordance with health and safety regulations.
- Monitored children's play activities to identify additional learning opportunities or behavioral issues.
- Removed hazards and developed appropriate boundaries and rules to create safe environment for children.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Implemented effective discipline techniques while ensuring respect for each child's individuality and self-esteem.
- Read aloud and played alphabet games to encourage early literacy.
- Prepared educational materials and resources that support curriculum objectives.
- Monitored toddlers' behavior closely to ensure safety at all times.
- Fostered open and effective communication with parents regarding their children's development and daily activities.
- Developed and implemented a variety of age-appropriate activities to stimulate physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development in toddlers.
- Supervised children in classroom and playground settings, ensuring their safety and well-being.
- Developed and enforced positive strategies to encourage good behavior.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Implemented behavior management techniques to maintain a disciplined and nurturing classroom environment.
- Observed children for signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorders, and speech problems.
- Assisted in potty training young children when needed.
- Established positive relationships with families by communicating regularly regarding their child's progress and responding promptly to any questions or concerns they had.
- Observed children to record development.
- Created and maintained a clean, organized, and stimulating environment conducive to learning.
- Provided support for children who had difficulty adjusting socially or emotionally within the group setting.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
Noon Duty Aide
Madison Rose Lane Elementary
Phoenix, Arizona
- Established and maintained safe, supportive and welcoming environments for children of all backgrounds.
- Encouraged positive behaviors, including patience with teachers and fellow kids.
- Assisted in the setup and breakdown of cafeteria for breakfast, lunch, and special events.
- Maintained a positive learning environment by addressing disruptive behaviors quickly and effectively.
- Identified signs of emotional or developmental problems in children to alert parents or guardians.
- Intervened when necessary in order to prevent physical altercations between students.
- Maintained cleanliness and hygiene standards in food preparation and serving areas.
- Instructed children in eating, resting and restroom habits.
- Observed and monitored children's play activities.
- Maintained safe play environment.
- Monitored playground equipment to ensure safe use by students.
Sales Associate
Bath and Body Works
Santee, California
- Recommended, selected and located merchandise based on customer desires.
- Organized stockroom shelves according to size, color or style.
- Adhered to company initiatives and achieved established goals.
- Processed returns, exchanges, and refunds in accordance with company policies.
- Used technology resources to assist customers in locating and selecting items.
- Assessed customer needs to provide assistance and information on product features.
- Assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling.
- Adapted sales strategies based on customer interactions and feedback to improve results.
- Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success.
- Described merchandise and explained use, operation and care.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding product features, pricing, and availability.
- Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts and counting money back change.
- Performed floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance and housekeeping to keep sales areas well-stocked, organized and current.
- Sold various products by explaining unique features and educating customers on proper application or usage.
- Assisted in visual merchandising, creating appealing displays that capture customer interest.
- Collected payments and provided accurate change.
- Upsold additional items based on customer interests and needs.
- Unboxed new merchandise and restocked shelves in appealing and organized arrangements to promote items.
- Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.
- Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.
- Handled returns and exchanges according to company policies.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
- Maintained knowledge of sales and promotions, return policies and security practices.
- Restocked shelves as needed to ensure sufficient inventory levels.
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ04-2024
Skills
- Group and individual instruction
- Positive reinforcement
- Classroom organization
- Teaching
- Time management
- Early childhood education
- Babysitting
- Curriculum Development
- Classroom experience
- Teamwork
- Behavior management
- Experience with children
- Toddler care
- Infant care
- Childcare
- Developmental disabilities
- Preschool experience
- Organization
- Sensory play techniques
- Age-appropriate activities
- Curriculum planning
- Fine motor skills support
- Documentation and record keeping
- Observation and assessment
- Communication skills
Timeline
Infant/Toddler Teacher
Bunny Bears Infant/Toddler
05.2023 - Current
Noon Duty Aide
Madison Rose Lane Elementary
Sales Associate
Bath and Body Works
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Grand Canyon University