Shannon Martin
Myrtle Beach,SC
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate professional with 17 years of experience in Early Childhood Education, specializing in the growth and development of children aged 18 months to 12 years, including those with special needs. Strong advocate for providing love, direction, and discipline, ensuring each child receives the necessary support to thrive. Additionally, three years of experience as an assistant manager in retail has honed skills in customer service and operational management, enriching the ability to create positive interactions and support systems for customers and associates.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager of Operations
Dollar Tree
North Myrtle Beach, SC
04.2022 - Current
- Managed daily operations, delegating tasks appropriately to ensure smooth functioning of the facility.
- Taught employees how to collaborate on daily job tasks and achieve service targets.
- Coordinated with General Manager in different operational issues and promotional activities.
- Mentored new hires, guiding them through their roles while providing ongoing support for professional growth opportunities.
Preschool Teacher or Assistant
Cambridge Academy
Greenwood, SC
08.2011 - 01.2022
- Worked with children ranging from 16 months to 5 years
- Taught, assisted, loved, and cared for all the children
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement
- Ecouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
- Incorporated music, art and theater into lesson planning.
- Administered and documented results of student assessments.
After-School Program (Director 20-21)
Cambridge Academy
Greenwood, SC
08.2006 - 01.2022
- Resolved any issues and implemented corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Resolved various situations to cultivate strong student and parent relationships.
- Monitored and evaluated performance of school employees.
- Facilitated staff meetings to convey policy changes and hear employee input.
- Cultivated positive relationships with parents and staff to facilitate school operations and student success.
- Managed group of 5 staff members and 30-50 children.
Summer Camp Director
Cambridge Academy
Greenwood, South Carolina
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Monitored safety and procedures pertaining to complete supervision of campers and staff.
- Created and oversaw implementation of schedules and procedures for entire camp operations comprising 10 staff and up to 60 campers.
- Set up schedules to take advantage of instructor and staff strengths and training while optimizing coverage.
- Maintained and reviewed records and evaluations of staff, programs and related infrastructure.
- Developed and strengthened parent, student and school representative relationships.
- Managed camp finances, setting registration fees and submitting budget requests and grant proposals to solicit funding.
- Instructed all age 1st grade through 5th grade classes.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
Piedmont Technical College
Greenwood, SCHigh School Diploma -
Greenwood High School
Greenwood, SC05.2006
Skills
- Teamwork
- Communication with coworkers, children and parents
- Reliable
- Compassionate
Education and Training
other,other
Timeline
Assistant Manager of Operations
Dollar Tree
04.2022 - Current
Summer Camp Director
Cambridge Academy
05.2021 - 08.2021
Preschool Teacher or Assistant
Cambridge Academy
08.2011 - 01.2022
After-School Program (Director 20-21)
Cambridge Academy
08.2006 - 01.2022
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
Piedmont Technical College
High School Diploma -
Greenwood High School