Stephanie Hoffman
Perkasie,PA
Summary
Dedicated early childhood educator skilled in fostering positive learning environments and promoting social development among preschoolers. Strong communicator with a compassionate approach to engaging children and their families, ensuring a safe and supportive atmosphere that enhances early learning.
Overview
1
1
Certification
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
US Outlet Stores - US POLO ASSN.
New York, New York
06.2026 - Current
- Guided customers in product selection, addressing inquiries, and providing tailored product recommendations.
- Assisted customers with product selection and inquiries.
- Collaborated with sales team to reach collective sales goals.
- Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.
- Prepared merchandise displays and organized inventory for new store openings to enhance shopping experience.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
- Maintained cleanliness of store environment including floors, windows, displays.
Pre-School Teacher Support
Bright Horizons
Lansdale, Pennsylvania
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Led story time sessions designed to promote literacy skills among young learners.
- Facilitated classroom activities that stimulated physical, mental, and social development of preschool students.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills through problem solving activities.
- Monitored classroom behavior to maintain a positive learning atmosphere.
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
- Assisted in providing a safe and secure environment for children.
- Tracked developmental milestones by documenting daily activities and progress for each child.
- Recorded individual activities, behaviors, meals, and naps to support personalized care and development.
- Utilized technology such as computers and tablets in the classroom setting.
Teachers Aide K-5
Quakertown District School District
Quakertown, Pennsylvania
01.2013 - 01.2019
- Assisted teachers in classroom activities and instructional support to foster student learning.
- Provided individual support to students with special needs during lessons.
- Supported special education students in the general education setting by providing accommodations or modifications.
- Monitored student behavior, promptly reporting concerns to enhance classroom environment.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding student progress and behavior.
- Conducted small group activities to reinforce learning objectives.
- Supervised recess periods, promoting student safety and encouraging active participation in activities. Ensured all students were engaged in safe activities.
- Helped maintain a safe learning environment by enforcing rules and regulations set forth by the school district.
Cashier /Customer Service Desk Associate
Target
Quakertown, Pennsylvania
01.2007 - 01.2012
- Processed customer transactions accurately and efficiently at checkout.
- Assisted customers in locating products, addressing inquiries, and providing tailored product recommendations.
- Processed returns and exchanges efficiently, ensuring compliance with company policies.
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures, and customer services.
- Restocked shelves promptly to maintain product availability for customers.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, and floors.
Education
Regents Diploma -
Immaculate Heart Central High School
Watertown, NY06-1990
Skills
- Customer service excellence
- Point of sale
- Customer engagement
- Visual merchandising
- Effective communication
- Verbal communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Problem-solving skills
- Self-motivated
- Adaptability
- Highly organized
- Reliable and punctual
- Emotional intelligence
- Positive and professional
- Customer service
Certification
- Completed many online training sessions corresponding with childcare, early educational support, basic first aid, child abuse and mandated reporting.
Timeline
Sales Associate
US Outlet Stores - US POLO ASSN.
06.2026 - Current
Pre-School Teacher Support
Bright Horizons
01.2022 - 06.2022
Teachers Aide K-5
Quakertown District School District
01.2013 - 01.2019
Cashier /Customer Service Desk Associate
Target
01.2007 - 01.2012
Regents Diploma -
Immaculate Heart Central High School