Stephanie Rendon
COLUMBUS,OH
Summary
Attentive and creative Assistant Teacher passionate about helping young children develop emotional, social and educational skills. Familiar with developmentally appropriate activities and experienced by providing nurturing environments conducive to learning. Promote physical, emotional and social health to complement academic progress. Open minded and always ready to learn something new!
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Assistant
Ohio State University Child Care Program
Columbus, OH
02.2024 - Current
- Developed positive relationships with parents and guardians of children.
- Communicated regularly with parents about their child's progress in school.
- Supervised children and participated with children in activities.
- Managed administrative program tasks such as taking attendance, updating logs and tracking supplies.
- Maintained safe play environment.
- Encouraged positive behaviors, including patience with teachers and children.
- Dressed children and changed diapers or support in bathroom.
- Observed and monitored children's play activities.
- Kept records of daily observations and information about activities, meals served and medications administered.
- Established and maintained safe, supportive and welcoming environments for children of all backgrounds.
- Maintained daily records of activities, behaviors, meals, and naps.
- Guided children through engaging and productive activities to foster fun learning environment.
- Assisted children in development of social, communication and problem-solving skills.
- Sanitized toys and tables to maintain clean, safe environment.
- Discussed developmental progress with parents or guardians at regular intervals.
- Demonstrated patience when dealing with difficult behaviors exhibited by toddlers.
- Attended professional development courses related to early childhood education or childcare practices.
- Assisted teachers in preparing lesson plans or classroom activities suitable for young learners.
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Saint Matthew Catholic School
Gahanna, OH
08.2022 - Current
- Organized student items by labeling and documenting collection.
- Observed children for signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorders, and speech problems.
- Performed general housekeeping duties such as tidying up classrooms after activities or cleaning up spills from lunchtime.
- Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
- Provided guidance to children on appropriate behavior during activities.
- Supported lead teacher with daily classroom activities.
- Made and distributed nutritious snacks by preparing and dividing into portions.
- Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing, and crafts.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Helped students learn basic academic skills such as counting, alphabet recognition, writing letters and numbers.
- Read stories aloud to the children and discussed them afterwards to gauge understanding.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Assisted with or led story time by reading books to children.
- Supervised the children while they were engaged in various activities such as arts and crafts, story time, outdoor play.
Shift Supervisor
Ohio Thrift Stores
Whitehall, OH
02.2021 - 08.2022
- Communicated clearly with employees regarding job duties, expectations, and policies.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Counted cash on hand at shift change and closing to determine shortages or overages and prepare bank deposit statements.
- Provided on-the-job training to new staff members.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
Shift Leader
Charleys Philly Cheese Steak
Columbus, OH
03.2020 - 01.2021
- Planned and managed resources to consistently meet production, quality and cost goals.
- Verified that cash drawers contained correct amounts of money during opening and closing shifts.
- Assisted in training new employees on shift operations.
- Assessed company operations for compliance with safety standards.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Collaborated with others to discuss new opportunities.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Counted cash on hand at shift change and closing to determine shortages or overages and prepare bank deposit statements.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education And Development
Columbus State Community College
Columbus, OH05-2025
Skills
Classroom support and instruction
- Activity Planning
- Play-Based Learning
- Teacher Support and Collaboration
- Classroom Preparation and Maintenance
- Classroom Organization
- Progress Monitoring
Student Engagement & Supervision
- Classroom Monitoring
- Behavior Modeling
- Student Safety
- Maintaining Safe Environments
Interpersonal & Communication Skills
- Relationship Building
- Student and Parent Relations
- Effective Listening
- Spanish Language Proficiency
Personal Attributes
- Caring and Empathetic Demeanor
- Calm and Patient
- Positive Attitude
- Love for Children
- Open to Learning
Certifications & Compliance
- Familiarity with Childcare Guidelines
- CPR and First Aid Certified
- Mandated Reporter Training
- Knowledge of State Licensing Requirements
- Health and Safety Protocols
- Food Handling Safety
- Fire Drill and Emergency Procedures Training
- Allergy and Medication Awareness
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
Ohio State University Child Care Program
02.2024 - Current
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Saint Matthew Catholic School
08.2022 - Current
Shift Supervisor
Ohio Thrift Stores
02.2021 - 08.2022
Shift Leader
Charleys Philly Cheese Steak
03.2020 - 01.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education And Development
Columbus State Community College