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Volunteer with the Humane Society of York County
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Sandra Kinlaw

Charlotte,NC

Summary

I have 15 years of serving the public in various roles for the Department of Social Services, including supervisory roles. I am in my 9th year of teaching young minds to explore and grow. I am passionate about serving the needs of others to the best of my ability.

I strive to make a positive impact on everyone that I interact with and have proven abilities to communicate effectively with others. Problem solving and building strong relationships is something that I excel in doing. I have the ability to function as an individual contributor or on a team and look forward to working with others.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Pre School Teacher

Good Shepherd School
08.2016 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
  • Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.

Supervisor

Department Of Social Services
08.1998 - 11.2013
  • Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Handled customer complaints, resolved issues, and adhered to State policy.
  • Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
  • Achieved results by working with staff to meet established targets.
  • Enhanced communication within the team by holding regular meetings and encouraging open dialogue among all members.
  • Enforced rules and regulations outlined in company manual to set forth expectations comprehensibly and consistently.
  • Reduced employee turnover by fostering a positive work environment and providing ongoing feedback to staff members.
  • Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - History

University of North Carolina
Charlotte
12.1993

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

University of North Carolina
Charlotte
12.1993

Associate of Science -

Davidson County Community College
Lexington NC
05.1991

Skills

  • Classroom Management
  • Classroom Organization
  • Child Development
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Parent-Teacher Communication
  • Lesson Planning
  • Curriculum Planning
  • Activity Planning

Volunteer with the Humane Society of York County

I have been volunteering with the Humane Society for over 6 years.  I walk dogs to help them with socialization for an easier adoption.  I have assisted at adoption events to aid in sending them to their forever homes.

Timeline

Pre School Teacher

Good Shepherd School
08.2016 - Current

Supervisor

Department Of Social Services
08.1998 - 11.2013

Bachelor of Arts - History

University of North Carolina

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

University of North Carolina

Associate of Science -

Davidson County Community College

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