Shawna dufner
GREENACRES,WA
Summary
Dedicated Education Assistant with expertise in fostering student engagement and safety. Developed and implemented individualized education programs that enhance student achievement and promote a supportive learning environment. Strengths include effective behavior management, parent-teacher communication, and establishing productive routines.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Enriched beginnings learning center
Spokane Valley, Washington
04.2026 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse preschool learners.
- Fostered a safe and nurturing classroom environment for children.
- Implemented age-appropriate activities to enhance cognitive skills.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's development and learning.
- Monitored children's progress and communicated observations effectively.
- Trained and mentored new staff on educational best practices.
- Maintained classroom supplies and resources for optimal learning conditions.
Stay at home mom
Home
Spokane Valley, Washington
03.2021 - 11.2025
- Organized educational activities to promote child development and learning.
- Coordinated meal planning and preparation to ensure nutritious diets.
- Managed daily household operations and family schedules effectively.
- Implemented routines to improve time management and productivity at home.
- Facilitated communication between family members to enhance relationships.
- Maintained a clean and safe living environment through regular upkeep.
- Developed budgeting strategies for household expenses and savings goals.
Daycare Teacher
Just imagine child care center
Spokane, Washington
03.2020 - 03.2021
- Developed lesson plans that fostered creativity and social skills.
- Planned daily activities to engage children in educational play.
- Managed classroom environment to ensure safety and cleanliness.
Lead Cleaner
Clean green
Spokane Valley, Washington
08.2018 - 03.2020
- Supervised daily cleaning operations to maintain high hygiene standards.
- Trained and mentored junior cleaners on proper cleaning techniques.
- Managed inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment for efficiency.
Caregiver
Rescare Homecare
Spokane Valley, Washington
01.2018 - 08.2018
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Communicated effectively with clients to understand their preferences and concerns.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for clients at all times.
Cashier and cook
Silverwood Theme Park Inc. Athol ID
Athol, Idaho
04.2013 - 10.2017
- Managed cash drawer and balanced daily cash receipts.
- Operated point-of-sale systems for accurate customer transactions.
- Assisted customers with purchases and answered product inquiries.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of checkout area.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance guest experiences.
- Trained new staff on cashier procedures and customer service standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mountain View High-school
Rathdrum, IDSkills
- Classroom management
- Behavior management
- Student safety
- Lesson planning
- Creative lesson design
- Educational support
- Teacher assistance
- Collaborative learning activities
- Child development assessment
- Motivation and engagement
- Behavioral intervention techniques
- Classroom support
- Classroom scheduling
- Family engagement strategies
- Communication skills
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Dispute mediation techniques
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Enriched beginnings learning center
04.2026 - Current
Stay at home mom
Home
03.2021 - 11.2025
Daycare Teacher
Just imagine child care center
03.2020 - 03.2021
Lead Cleaner
Clean green
08.2018 - 03.2020
Caregiver
Rescare Homecare
01.2018 - 08.2018
Cashier and cook
Silverwood Theme Park Inc. Athol ID
04.2013 - 10.2017
High School Diploma -
Mountain View High-school