Dynamic early childhood educator with expertise in classroom management, curriculum development, and parent collaboration. Committed to fostering social and emotional growth through engaging lesson plans that stimulate curiosity.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher, Three-Year-Olds Classroom
Ascension Lutheran Preschool
Deer Park, NY
09.2018 - Current
Developed engaging lesson plans for three-year-olds to enhance learning experiences.
Implemented age-appropriate educational materials to stimulate curiosity and creativity.
Instructed children on recognizing colors, shapes, and letters through interactive activities.
Engaged children through storytelling and hands-on painting, drawing, and craft activities that sparked creativity.
Coordinated daily classroom activities that enhanced children's social and emotional development.
Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
Supervised and managed the daily operations of a three-year-old classroom with up to 14 children.
Mentored assistant teachers, providing support in classroom management strategies.
Collaborated with parents to discuss children's progress, addressing concerns and promoting support for learning.
Established effective relationships with families by communicating regularly via phone calls or messages on Brightwheels.
Ensured safety protocols were followed at all times within the classroom environment.
Cashier/Food Service Worker
Aramark
Deer Park, New York
10.2010 - 09.2018
Processed customer transactions efficiently and accurately.
Served meals to customers with attentiveness and friendliness, enhancing overall dining experience. to customers in a friendly and courteous manner.
Collaborated with team members to streamline operations during peak hours.
Maintained cleanliness of checkout area, ensuring a tidy and safe environment for customers.
Maintained work area to uphold cleanliness and safety standards. and kept cash drawer organized.
Followed food safety regulations pertaining to sanitation, food handling and storage.
Managed inventory levels by restocking merchandise regularly.
Stocked shelves with products to ensure availability for customers. with merchandise when needed.
Performed a variety of duties related to food service.
Bookkeeper
Greenman Pedersen, Inc.
Babylon, New York
1990 - 03.2002
Prepared client invoices with accuracy and timeliness.
Reviewed and entered employee timesheets and expense reports to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Facilitated approval process for accounts payable to ensure timely and accurate data entry.
Collaborated with teams to streamline workflows and increase overall productivity.
Customer Service & Cashier
Pathmark Supermarket
North Babylon, New York
05.1985 - 06.2000
Greeted customers and provided friendly customer service.
Greeted customers promptly and responded to questions.
Assisted customers with product inquiries and store navigation.
Addressed customer concerns and resolved issues promptly.
Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner.
Answered incoming phone calls from customers regarding product availability or store locations.
Operated cash registers to process payments for goods and services.
Balanced cash drawers at the end of each shift.
Trained new cashiers on procedures and customer service standards.
Trained and mentored new cashiers to maximize performance with skilled, efficient and knowledgeable team members.
Verified age identification for alcohol and tobacco sales at checkout.
Education
Child Development Associate - Early Childhood Education
Ashworth College
Norcross, GA
06-2021
High School Diploma -
Brentwood Sonderling High School
Brentwood, NY
Skills
Lesson planning
Child development
Classroom management
Educational assessment
Childcare management
Safety protocols
Organizational skills
Parent-teacher communication
Timeline
Lead Teacher, Three-Year-Olds Classroom
Ascension Lutheran Preschool
09.2018 - Current
Cashier/Food Service Worker
Aramark
10.2010 - 09.2018
Customer Service & Cashier
Pathmark Supermarket
05.1985 - 06.2000
Bookkeeper
Greenman Pedersen, Inc.
1990 - 03.2002
Child Development Associate - Early Childhood Education
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