Tabitha Branson
Piqua,OH
Summary
Dedicated educator with experience in early childhood development and classroom management. Proficient in implementing age-appropriate lesson plans and creating safe, supportive learning environments to enhance children's growth and well-being.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Barista
Starbucks
2021.11 - 2022.03
- Prepared and served high-quality beverages according to standardized recipes.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations to ensure efficient service.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance operational efficiency during peak hours.
- Implemented best practices for food safety and sanitation compliance within the café environment.
- Promoted a welcoming atmosphere by greeting customers with a friendly demeanor and promptly addressing their needs.
Sales Associate
Khols Department Store
2022.04 - 2022.08
- Assisted customers in product selection, enhancing overall shopping experience.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of promotions and sales to drive customer engagement.
- Operated point-of-sale systems efficiently, ensuring accurate transactions and cash handling.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain store organization and visual merchandising standards.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
Barista Shift Lead
Scooters Coffee Shop
2022.09 - 2023.04
- Supervised daily operations and ensured adherence to service standards.
- Trained and mentored new baristas on beverage preparation and customer service techniques.
- Managed inventory levels and conducted regular stock audits to minimize waste.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency during peak hours.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the work area, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
- Resolved customer complaints swiftly, enhancing overall satisfaction and loyalty.
- Managed cash registers accurately, ensuring proper handling of cash transactions and end-of-day reconciliations.
- Restocked and cleaned stations and facilities to maintain cleanly and operable standards.
- Memorized ingredients and recipes for wide variety specialty drinks.
- Served customers quickly and efficiently and created strategies to prevent delays.
Floater Teacher
Piqua Christian Preschool & Childcare
2022.07 - 2023.08
- Assisted lead teacher in developing and implementing age-appropriate lesson plans.
- Supported daily activities, fostering a safe and nurturing environment for children.
- Monitored children's behavior to ensure adherence to classroom rules and safety protocols.
- Encouraged positive behaviors through reinforcement strategies during group playtime.
- Improved classroom management by maintaining a clean, organized, and safe learning environment.
- Maintained compliance with state licensing regulations through diligent adherence to daycare policies, guidelines, and procedures.
- Ensured student safety through vigilant supervision during indoor and outdoor playtimes.
- Supported children''s emotional and social growth by fostering strong relationships, understanding individual needs, and promoting positive behavior.
- Provided lunchtime assistance to monitor children, assist with eating and serve food.
- Used patience, skill and various behavior modification techniques to maintain order and safety.
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
Daycare Cook
Piqua Christian Preschool & Childcare
2023.09 - 2024.07
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks adhering to dietary guidelines for preschool children.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen area, following safety and sanitation protocols.
- Collaborated with staff to accommodate special dietary needs and preferences of children.
- Assisted in menu planning to provide balanced meal options aligned with seasonal ingredients.
- Monitored food quality and freshness, implementing waste reduction strategies in meal preparation.
- Reduced food waste by efficiently planning and executing meal preparation, ensuring optimal use of ingredients.
Education
High School Diploma -
Piqua Christian School
Piqua, OHBachelor of Arts - Organizational Leadership
Urshan University
Wentzville, MO05.2025
Skills
- Classroom organization
- Social development
- Early childhood development
- CPR training
- Lesson planning
- Educational concept explanations
- Child assessment
Certification
Adult, Child, and Infant CPR including Heimlich and AED skills 2024
First Aid Online 2024
Child Abuse Initial Certification 2023
Communicable Disease Recognition Initial Certification 2023
Making Referrals in Early Childhood Settings 2023
Managing Behavior: Influencing the Environment in Programs Serving Toddlers and Preschoolers 2023
Child Care Center Administrator Rules Training Part One 2023
Early Learning and Development Standards Overview 2023
Playing Outdoors 2023
Preschool Special Education 101: Confidentiality 2023
Preschool Special Education 101: Procedural Safeguards 2023
Preschool Special Education 101: Transportation 2023
Where to Begin as a New Program Administrator 2023
Adult, Child, and Infant CPR, including Heimlich and AED skills 2022
First Aid Online 2022
Child Care Center Orientation Training 2022
Gather 'Round For Circle Time 2022
Ohio's Approach to Quality 2022
ODJFS Child Abuse One-Hour Overview 2022
Ohio's Overview of Child Development 2022
Preschool Special Education 101: ChildFind 2023
Timeline
Daycare Cook
Piqua Christian Preschool & Childcare
2023.09 - 2024.07
Barista Shift Lead
Scooters Coffee Shop
2022.09 - 2023.04
Floater Teacher
Piqua Christian Preschool & Childcare
2022.07 - 2023.08
Sales Associate
Khols Department Store
2022.04 - 2022.08
Barista
Starbucks
2021.11 - 2022.03
High School Diploma -
Piqua Christian School
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Leadership
Urshan University