Sylvia Brown
Forks,WA
Summary
Dedicated preschool teacher with expertise in classroom management, child development, and lesson planning. Proven ability to foster nurturing environments that promote social-emotional learning and creativity.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Forks First Baptist
Forks, WA
06.2019 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to individual learning styles and developmental stages.
- Fostered a nurturing environment that promoted social, emotional, and cognitive growth among preschoolers.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss child progress and address any concerns regarding their development.
- Established safety protocols to ensure a secure learning environment for all students.
- Integrated play-based learning approaches to cultivate creativity and critical thinking in children.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child’s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
Customer Service Representative
First Baptist Church
Forks, WA
08.2016 - Current
- Provided exceptional customer service by resolving inquiries and addressing concerns promptly.
- Managed scheduling for community programs, optimizing resource allocation and participant engagement.
- Trained new staff on customer service protocols, enhancing team performance and service quality.
- Developed and maintained relationships with members, fostering a welcoming environment for all attendees.
- Led outreach efforts to increase community involvement, expanding church participation across various demographics.
- Collaborated with leadership to develop strategic plans that aligned with church mission and goals effectively.
- Implemented feedback mechanisms to identify areas for service improvement, driving continuous enhancement initiatives.
- Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
- Developed strong product knowledge to provide informed recommendations based on individual customer needs.
- Developed rapport with customers through active listening skills, leading to higher retention rates and positive feedback from clients.
Stay at Home Parent
Self Employed Services
Forks, WA
09.2014 - Current
- Managed daily household operations, ensuring a structured environment for family activities.
- Developed and implemented educational activities to enhance children's learning experiences.
- Coordinated schedules to balance extracurricular engagements and academic commitments effectively.
- Created nutritious meal plans, promoting healthy eating habits within the family unit.
- Established routines that fostered discipline, responsibility, and time management skills among children.
- Facilitated communication between family members to resolve conflicts and enhance relationships.
- Monitored children's activities to verify safety and well-being.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
- Dispensed snacks and meals to children in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
- Assisted in potty training and toilet hygiene.
- Prepared group activities to enhance socialization, communication and problem-solving skills for children.
- Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development.
- Handled daily administrative tasks efficiently to minimize time away from children.
- Documented children's growth and development.
- Created and implemented activities to promote language development.
Office Assistant
Health And Human Services Agency
San Diego, CA
06.2000 - 09.2014
- Managed scheduling and appointment coordination for multiple departments.
- Assisted in maintaining confidential client records and documentation processes.
- Streamlined communication between staff and clients to enhance service delivery.
- Implemented new filing system to improve document retrieval efficiency.
- Trained new personnel on office procedures and agency protocols.
- Monitored inventory levels of office supplies, placing orders as needed to prevent shortages.
- Maintained confidentiality in handling sensitive information while performing administrative tasks.
- Enhanced office efficiency by managing schedules, organizing files, and maintaining a clean workspace.
- Facilitated smooth operations by efficiently handling incoming mail, phone calls, and visitor inquiries.
- Expedited document processing with accurate data entry and timely filing.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering open communication among colleagues.
- Prepared and edited documents to produce precise, accurate and professional communication.
- Improved data accuracy, entering and updating records in database with keen eye for detail.
- Facilitated better customer service by promptly addressing inquiries and concerns via phone and email.
Education
High School Diploma -
Madera High School
Madera, CA06-1994
Associate of Arts - Kindergarten And Preschool Education
South Western Collage
San Diego, CASkills
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Early childhood education
- Activity planning
- Curriculum planning
- Age-appropriate curriculum
- Child development
- Social-emotional learning
- Positive reinforcement
- Behavior management
- Social skills development
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Age-appropriate assessment
- Student counseling
- Parent-teacher communication
- Childcare provider
- Cultural sensitivity
- Inclusive lesson adaptation
- Play-based learning approaches
- Storytelling techniques
- Child safety procedures
- Personal hygiene support
- Toileting and feeding
- Early literacy development
- Arts and crafts aptitude
- Supervising classroom activities
- Calm demeanor
- Supply management
- Daycare management
- Effective classroom management
- Developmental support
- Head start programs
- Performance improvement
- Observational skills
- Strong work ethic and dependable
- Problem-solving
- Strong work ethic
- Conflict resolution
- Motivating and inspiring students
- Communicating with parents and teachers
- Curriculum planning
- Student motivation
- Age-appropriate curriculum
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 5 staff members.
- Achieved Positive results by completing multitasked curricullum with accuracy and efficiency.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Forks First Baptist
06.2019 - Current
Customer Service Representative
First Baptist Church
08.2016 - Current
Stay at Home Parent
Self Employed Services
09.2014 - Current
Office Assistant
Health And Human Services Agency
06.2000 - 09.2014
Associate of Arts - Kindergarten And Preschool Education
South Western Collage
High School Diploma -
Madera High School