Savana Spellman
Lowell,MA
Summary
Passionate about fostering the emotional, social, and academic growth of young children. Well-versed in developmental stages and adept at creating safe and nurturing environments that enhance learning. Goal is to combine educational background with innovative techniques to promote the overall health and wellness of children.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
James L. McKeown Boys & Girls Club of Woburn
08.2021 - Current
- I create age appropriate curriculum including hand writing using the Handwriting Without Tears Program
- I create monthly curriculum related to flexible theme depending on students interests/ time of year
- I am responsible for the social, emotional, and safety wellbeing of 13 children daily.
- Actively participated in professional development workshops to stay current on educational trends and improve teaching techniques.
- Designed assessments that measured student progress towards meeting curriculum goals, informing future instructional decisions.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, sharing best practices and offering guidance in classroom management techniques.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, enhancing communication and collaboration for student success.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Demonstrated flexibility by adapting lesson plans according to changing needs or circumstances while maintaining high-quality instruction for all students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary projects, broadening the scope of learning experiences for students.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to cater to diverse learning needs and abilities of students.
Crew Member
Dunkin' Donuts
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas.
- Took orders, prepared meals, and collected payments.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, handling multiple orders simultaneously without compromising quality or efficiency.
- Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
- Cleaned and maintained all areas of restaurant to promote clean image.
- Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers and meeting quality expectations.
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing friendly and efficient service at the register.
- Became familiar with products to answer questions and make suggestions.
- Addressed guest needs, questions, or concerns to create optimum experience onboard.
- Operated cash register to ring up final bill and process various forms of payment.
Infant Teacher/Floater
Bee curious
09.2020 - 08.2021
- Help keep classrooms organized
- Maintained a safe, nurturing environment for infants by adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Developed strong relationships with parents to foster trust and open communication regarding their child''s wellbeing.
- Promoted development of social, emotional, and communication skills in infants.
- Provided thorough documentation of each child''s day-to-day activities, achievements, concerns, or incidents for both internal records and parental review upon request.
- Help children reach milestones related to each child individually.
- Kept classroom and feeding areas clean, neat, and safe.
Receptionist (Temp)
Great Clips
05.2020 - 07.2020
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
- Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
- Handled cash transactions and maintained sales and payments records accurately.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities while managing numerous tasks.
- Improved appointment scheduling system, reducing wait times and increasing client satisfaction.
Preschool Teacher/ Infant teacher
Pattikakes daycare
12.2019 - 06.2020
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Boosted children''s social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.
- Strengthened communication skills among preschoolers through daily dialogue practice during circle time sessions.
- Assisted and supervised 10 children through entire school day.
- Nurtured creativity in students by incorporating arts and crafts into curriculum, showcasing their talents.
- Promoted physical health through organized outdoor play and activities, supporting overall well-being.
- Supported emotional development by teaching and modeling empathy and kindness in daily interactions.
Assistant Teacher
Knowledge Beginnings
06.2017 - 11.2018
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets, and attendance logs.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating genuine care for their well-being and academic success.
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes.
- Enhanced student motivation by recognizing and rewarding progress and achievements in timely manner.
- Assisted with preparation of teaching materials and resources, streamlining lesson execution.
- Collaborated with lead teachers to assess student performances and identify areas for improvement.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
Education
Associate's degree - Psychology
Middlesex Community College
08.2024
High school diploma -
Billerica Memorial High School
06.2018
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Curriculum development
- Customer service
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Lesson Planning
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent Communication
- Team Collaboration
Certification
- Early Childhood Education
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- Driver's License
Additional Information
Team player, hardworking, willing to learn, have good time management skills, patient. Have obtained an Associates Degree in Psychology. Wanting to become involved in a community based position to gain knowledge and experience.
Assessments
- Recruiting, Proficient, 07/01/22, Managing the candidate sourcing and selection process
- Customer focus & orientation, Proficient, 01/01/23, Responding to customer situations with sensitivity
- Administrative assistant/receptionist, Proficient, 07/01/21, Using basic scheduling and organizational skills in an office setting
- Work style: Reliability, Proficient, 04/01/22, Tendency to be reliable, dependable, and act with integrity at work
- Social media, Proficient, 03/01/23, Knowledge of social media techniques and analytics interpretation
Timeline
Crew Member
Dunkin' Donuts
06.2024 - 08.2024
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
James L. McKeown Boys & Girls Club of Woburn
08.2021 - Current
Infant Teacher/Floater
Bee curious
09.2020 - 08.2021
Receptionist (Temp)
Great Clips
05.2020 - 07.2020
Preschool Teacher/ Infant teacher
Pattikakes daycare
12.2019 - 06.2020
Assistant Teacher
Knowledge Beginnings
06.2017 - 11.2018
Associate's degree - Psychology
Middlesex Community College
High school diploma -
Billerica Memorial High School
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