Sandra Carpenter
Marshville,NC
Summary
Dynamic preschool teacher skilled in classroom management and child development. Adept at creating engaging lesson plans and fostering nurturing environments to enhance children's social and cognitive growth.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
First Assembly Daycare
Monroe.NC
12.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans that fostered creativity and learning.
- Facilitated a nurturing environment promoting social, emotional, and cognitive development.
- Organized daily activities encouraging physical, intellectual, and language skills.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss child progress and address developmental needs.
Preschool Teacher
Childcare Network
Monroe. NC
01.2024 - 12.2025
- Maintained classroom organization and sanitation to ensure a safe learning space.
- Assisted in assessing student progress through observations and evaluations.
- Adapted teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Participated in professional development workshops to enhance teaching techniques and knowledge.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
Cafe Associate
Sam's Club
Matthews, NC
02.2023 - 05.2025
- Prepared and served food and beverages efficiently to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of café area to ensure compliance with health standards.
- Assisted in training new associates on operational procedures and customer service best practices.
- Managed cash register operations, ensuring accurate transactions and balanced cash drawers.
- Implemented inventory management techniques to reduce waste and maintain stock levels effectively.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints promptly, enhancing overall guest experience at café.
Shift Leader
Walgreens
Monroe, NC
05.2016 - 02.2022
- Supervised team operations to ensure efficient workflow and optimal customer service.
- Trained new staff on operational procedures and company standards.
- Managed inventory levels, ensuring accurate stock replenishment and organization.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance store efficiency and productivity.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints, fostering a positive shopping experience.
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Completed cash and credit card transactions accurately using POS software.
Assistant Store Manager
Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits
Monroe, NC
01.2009 - 03.2016
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure efficient service and product availability.
- Trained and mentored team members on customer service standards and operational procedures.
- Implemented inventory management techniques to reduce waste and enhance stock levels.
- Developed employee schedules to optimize labor costs while meeting store demands.
- Resolved customer complaints swiftly, enhancing overall satisfaction and loyalty initiatives.
- Managed cash registers efficiently, ensuring accurate transactions, balancing drawers daily, and minimizing discrepancies.
- Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
- Supervised and evaluated staff to help improve skills, achieve daily objectives, and attain advancement.
- Developed a loyal customer base through personalized interactions, increasing repeat business in-store visits.
- Streamlined inventory management with regular audits, accurate ordering, and efficient stock organization.
- Resolved escalated customer issues effectively leading to improved customer satisfaction rates.
- Provided weekly work schedules to employees to accommodate business demands and vacation requests.
- Interviewed, hired, and trained staff associates and equipped to comply with company policies and procedures.
Education
Veterinary Assistant - Vet Assistant
Animual Behavioral College
Santa Clara, CA05-2017
Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education
South Piedmont Community College
Monroe, NC05-2024
Skills
- Classroom management
- Classroom organization
- Child development
- Positive reinforcement
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
First Assembly Daycare
12.2025 - Current
Preschool Teacher
Childcare Network
01.2024 - 12.2025
Cafe Associate
Sam's Club
02.2023 - 05.2025
Shift Leader
Walgreens
05.2016 - 02.2022
Assistant Store Manager
Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits
01.2009 - 03.2016
Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education
South Piedmont Community College
Veterinary Assistant - Vet Assistant
Animual Behavioral College