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Summerstar Soto

Appling,GA

Summary

Industrious educator with solid history of successfully stepping into diverse classroom environments and supporting students with solid lectures, discussions and activities. Implement intervention strategies and discipline management techniques to enhance student success. Trained in attendance, assessment and grading requirements.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Cashier

Sinless Sweets
07.2023 - Current
  • Handled multiple payment methods securely, minimizing discrepancies and potential losses.
  • Open and closes store
  • Manages the store by myself on Saturdays
  • Upsold additional products and services to customers, increasing revenue.
  • Conducted inventory counts by adding each item in stock and documenting in computer system.
  • Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
  • Monitored self-checkout systems and provided help in resolving complex problems.
  • Contributed to store success by maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout facility.
  • Set up new sales displays each week with fresh merchandise.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate cash transactions.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.

Afterschool Teacher

North Columbia Elementary
02.2024 - Current
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Created personal relationships with students and parents

Afterschool Teacher

Learning Junction Early Education
01.2020 - 07.2023
  • Organized and supervised games and recreational activities to promote physical, mental and social development in children.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Monitored student attendance by collecting attendance rosters and overseeing attendance database.
  • Redirected inappropriate student behavior and implemented program discipline system to guide proper student behavior.
  • Observed and monitored children's play activities to promote healthy, safe environment.
  • Worked flexible hours and holiday shifts.
  • Created personal relationships with students and parents

Education

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Augusta University
Augusta, GA
05.2024

Associate of Applied Science - General Studies

Augusta Technical College
Augusta, GA
05.2021

Skills

  • Classroom Management
  • Team Teaching and Collaboration
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Curriculum Development
  • Safe, Positive Learning Environment
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Relationship Building
  • Behavior Management
  • Goal Setting
  • Student-Centered Learning
  • Standardized tests
  • Assigning and Grading Work

School Field Experience

Lake Forrest Hills (Fall 22)

- Learned how to lesson plan

- Worked with an I.B curriculum

- 5th grade (reading, math, science, social studies)


Martinez Elementary (Spring 22)

- Participated/ planned Book character day 

- Taught social studies, science, and phonics 

- Kindergarten 


Monte Sano Elementary (Fall 23)

- Taught math 

- Worked on classroom management 

- Planned a three day lesson specialized in differentiation 

- 2nd grade 


Student teaching: North Columbia Elementary (Spring 24)

- Planning lessons for reading and writing

- Teaching reading and writing 

- Learning HMH and I-Ready curriculum 

- 5th grade (ELA) 


Timeline

Afterschool Teacher

North Columbia Elementary
02.2024 - Current

Cashier

Sinless Sweets
07.2023 - Current

Afterschool Teacher

Learning Junction Early Education
01.2020 - 07.2023

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Augusta University

Associate of Applied Science - General Studies

Augusta Technical College
Summerstar Soto