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Shelley Thompson

Memphis,TN

Summary

Reliable Childcare professional talented at creating safe, stimulating environment for young children. Expertly leads individual and group activities to encourage learning and develop social interaction skills. Offering 10 years of childcare experience with excellent knowledge in CPR and first aid. Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness. Proactive and caring worker with 10 years of experience combined with communication strengths and good observational skills. Skillfully handles day-to-day activities while looking for opportunities to make a difference. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications

Work History

Lead Two Year Old Teacher

The Gardner School
Warrenville, IL
10.2022 - 07.2023
  • Originally hired as school floater
  • After three months was promoted to lead toddler teacher and then moved to lead twos teacher.
  • Wrote weekly lesson plans, prepared, and gathered materials needed.
  • Implemented lessons plane to whole class, small group, or individuals.
  • Communicated with parents’ various times throughout each day in person, through email and by phone.
  • Collaborated with other teachers and met daily for team meetings.
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.

Special Education Teacher Assistant

Ann Reid Early Childhood Center
Naperville, IL
08.2022 - 10.2022
  • Worked in self-contained classroom with special needs students.
  • Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
  • Applied specialized teaching techniques to reinforce social and communication skills.
  • Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
  • Escorted students to different school locations to provide ongoing assistance.
  • Helped classroom teachers achieve instructional objectives.
  • Provided mobility and personal care support to students with physical limitations.

Certified Teacher Assistant

Guidepost Montessori
Naperville, IL
04.2022 - 08.2022
  • Worked in toddler’s classroom and worked with students one on one, in whole group, or in small groups.
  • Communicated with parents’ various times in person, through email and by phone.
  • Collaborated with other teachers and met daily for team meetings.
  • Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
  • Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
  • Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
  • Supported planning and preparation for culturally diverse class sessions.
  • Studied and implemented latest information on specific subjects and learning strategies.
  • Provided instructional support to students unable to attend regular classes.

Cashier

At Home
Aurora, Illinois
01.2022 - 04.2022
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Addressed customer needs and made product recommendations to increase sales.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
  • Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.

Store Supervisor

The Christmas Tree Shops
Naperville, Illinois
11.2021 - 12.2021
  • Worked in seasonal pop-up store as one of three store’s supervisors.
  • Helped open and close store.
  • Responsible for preparing daily deposits, employee scheduling, unloading freight, restocking store.
  • Answered product questions and assisted customers in selection and checkout.
  • Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with quick and professional handling of product returns.
  • Organized shift meetings to communicate and resolve issues for night operations.
  • Supervised associates by providing direction and instruction for stocking shelves, rotating stock, and receiving deliveries.
  • Conducted inventory analysis to determine optimal stock levels.
  • Secured building for closing by completing run-through of sales floor, turning off electronic systems and turning on alarms.
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Educated and trained staff to equip with knowledge about products, customer service and store policies.
  • Boosted sales by effectively cultivating customer rapport and delivering superior customer service.
  • Arranged and organized staff work schedules to guarantee proper coverage for peak business hours.
  • Supervised daily operations by directing customer service, inventory and sales operations.

Special Education Teacher Assistant

Brokaw Early Learning Center, District 308
Oswego, IL
03.2021 - 10.2021
  • Worked in self-contained classroom and cross-category classroom.
  • Worked alongside other teacher assistants and classroom teacher.
  • Worked with students in whole group and one on one setting.
  • Helped students achieve their IEP goals.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
  • Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
  • Applied specialized teaching techniques to reinforce social and communication skills.
  • Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Organized and led practice, research and lab assignments.
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
  • Escorted students to different school locations to provide ongoing assistance.
  • Helped classroom teachers achieve instructional objectives.
  • Provided mobility and personal care support to students with physical limitations.
  • Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.

Cap 1 Associate/Bakery Associate

Walmart
Plainfield, IL
09.2020 - 02.2021
  • Started as Cap1 associate which was stocking grocery, dairy, and freezer items.
  • Broke down pallets and used pallet jacks to move pallets throughout store.
  • In November, was promoted to Bakery.
  • Assisted with the production of bread & donuts.
  • Broke down pallets and stocked shelves.
  • Placed orders and made sure our counts were correct.
  • Verified inventory computations by comparing to physical counts of stock, efficiently investigating discrepancies and adjusting errors.
  • Maintained merchandise presentation by removing damaged goods, stocking, and rotating merchandise and signing and pricing merchandise.
  • Partnered with store team to enforce loss prevention and safety awareness policies.
  • Collected and properly disposed of bundle ties and other packing materials for safety.
  • Coached team on best practices for shipment, sales floor replenishment and product presentation.
  • Secured accurate item pricing through use of markdown audits.
  • Moved pallets to and from trucks and around warehouse with forklifts to stay on top of demanding schedules.
  • Kept work areas neat, clean and free from debris.

Preschool Teacher

Wheatland Salem Christian Academy
Naperville, IL
08.2019 - 04.2020
  • Created curriculum and program for their two-year-old class.
  • Worked with small groups, individual students as well as whole class setting.
  • Worked on social skills, motor skills, behavior as well literacy, writing, letter recognition, numbers, etc
  • Communicated with my parents.
  • Worked with other teachers to create new lessons.
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
  • Assisted and supervised 10 children through entire school day.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
  • Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
  • Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
  • Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
  • Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
  • Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.

Preschool Teaching Assistant

YMCA of Chicago, Fry
Naperville, IL
11.2018 - 05.2019
  • Created lessons and implemented them.
  • Taught three – to five-year-old children.
  • Worked alongside other teachers and my director.
  • Worked with whole class, individual students as well as small groups.
  • Helped students in math, science, writing, and reading.
  • Prepared for lessons by gathering educational materials and setting up equipment.
  • Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior.
  • Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
  • Created weekly newsletter to keep families informed about school activities.
  • Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
  • Assisted teacher by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child.
  • Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
  • Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
  • Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.

Lunchroom Supervisor

Indian Prairie School District
Aurora, IL
09.2018 - 11.2018
  • Supervised each grade level on playground and enforce school rules and regulations.
  • Helped supervise in lunchroom while students were having lunch.
  • Oversaw lunchroom workers and kitchen staff in preparation, delivery and cleaning duties.
  • Established safe atmosphere for students to eat, socialize and relax prior to afternoon classes.
  • Regulated dismissal of students by section and guided disposal of tray and silverware in return area.
  • Organized students entering cafeteria into various food lines to keep groups flowing smoothly.
  • Walked around cafeteria looking for spills and assisting students with opening food containers.

Substitute Teacher

Indian Prairie School District 204
Aurora, IL
10.2016 - 01.2018
  • Substituted for many grade levels but mostly in preschool classes.
  • Followed lesson plans left by classroom teacher and worked alongside classroom teacher assistants, speech teachers, and physical therapists.
  • Worked with whole class, individual students as well as small groups.
  • Helped students in math, writing, social studies, and reading.
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.

Substitute Teaching assistant

Indian Prairie School District 204
Aurora, IL
10.2016 - 01.2018
  • Was substitute teacher assistant for many grade levels but mostly in preschool classes.
  • Worked alongside other teacher assistants as well as classroom teacher.
  • Worked with individual students as well as small groups.
  • Helped students with math, writing, reading, and social studies.
  • Helped prepare classrooms by setting up activity stations, writing on bulletin boards and distributing materials.
  • Updated individual student files and class records with information such as student participation and grades.
  • Supported children by working closely with teachers, parents and administrators.
  • Enforced school rules, dress code and behavior to offer positive, learning-oriented environment to students.

VICE PRESIDENT

JFB HART COATINGS
Woodridge, IL
06.2003 - 01.2018
  • Responsible for billing invoices to customers
  • Responsible for checking company invoices and approving transaction.
  • Worked with warehouse employees to prepare orders for shipment.
  • Planned employee trips (Including airline, hotel and car rental reservations)
  • Responsible for any employee hiring or concerns.
  • Answered phones, communicated with clients via phone and email.
  • Filed invoices and kept electronic records.
  • Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.
  • Established performance goals for department and provided methods for reaching milestones.
  • Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
  • Increased company growth through collaboration with sales and marketing departments.
  • Evaluated product development strategies and prepared alternative approaches to goal achievement.
  • Established performance goals for department and provided methods for reaching milestones

Education

Bachelor of Science - Hotel, Restaurant, Tourism And Management

University of Denver, Denver, CO
09.1994 - 05.1998

Teaching License - Teaching Licensing Program

University of Denver, Denver, CO
09.1998 - 05.1999

Skills

I am very organized and pay close attention to details I’m good at making on-the-spot decisions and creating new ideas to make sure everyone understands what they need to be doingundefined

Certification

Illinois Substitute Teaching License

Timeline

Lead Two Year Old Teacher - The Gardner School
10.2022 - 07.2023
Special Education Teacher Assistant - Ann Reid Early Childhood Center
08.2022 - 10.2022
Certified Teacher Assistant - Guidepost Montessori
04.2022 - 08.2022
Cashier - At Home
01.2022 - 04.2022
Store Supervisor - The Christmas Tree Shops
11.2021 - 12.2021
Special Education Teacher Assistant - Brokaw Early Learning Center, District 308
03.2021 - 10.2021
Cap 1 Associate/Bakery Associate - Walmart
09.2020 - 02.2021
Preschool Teacher - Wheatland Salem Christian Academy
08.2019 - 04.2020
Preschool Teaching Assistant - YMCA of Chicago, Fry
11.2018 - 05.2019
Lunchroom Supervisor - Indian Prairie School District
09.2018 - 11.2018
Substitute Teacher - Indian Prairie School District 204
10.2016 - 01.2018
Substitute Teaching assistant - Indian Prairie School District 204
10.2016 - 01.2018
VICE PRESIDENT - JFB HART COATINGS
06.2003 - 01.2018
University of Denver - Teaching License, Teaching Licensing Program
09.1998 - 05.1999
University of Denver - Bachelor of Science, Hotel, Restaurant, Tourism And Management
09.1994 - 05.1998

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