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Takara Morris

Harrington,DE

Summary

Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness. Preschool Teacher with engaging nature and enthusiasm for classroom education. Experienced and trained in varying teaching methods with goal to fulfill each student's individual learning needs. Early Childhood Educator devoted to successfully preparing children for a full educational career. Committed to teaching students good studying habits at young ages. Attends professional development seminars, faculty meetings and parent-teacher conferences to remain connected to the needs of children and parents. Proactive and caring worker with 15 years of experience combined with communication strengths and good observational skills. Skillfully handles day-to-day activities while looking for opportunities to make a difference.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Experienced Supervisor leading team members on-time job completion. Assign tasks, train employees, provide feedback, mediate interpersonal conflicts and implement company procedures. Excellent communication and listening skills. Provide leadership and vision which drives teams to meet goals.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Early Childhood Lead Teacher/Supervisor

Helping Hands Learning Center
09.2019 - Current
  • Organized extracurricular activities such as field trips and community service projects that enriched learning experience.
  • Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
  • Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
  • Led professional development sessions for other teachers on effective classroom management strategies.
  • Assisted and supervised 25-50 children through entire school day.
  • Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.

Lead Teacher

JJ's Learning Center
03.2018 - 09.2019
    • Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
    • Served as a member of the school''s leadership team, participating in strategic planning efforts aimed at continuous improvement initiatives.
    • Worked with staff to raise funds new classroom technology and trained teachers on use.
    • Maintained detailed records of attendance, test scores and assignment grades for each student to identify trends and rectify issues.

Sales Associate

Verizon
06.2016 - 03.2018
  • Enhanced team productivity by fostering a positive work environment and providing support to colleagues as needed.
  • Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
  • Provided exceptional services and pleasant shopping experiences to retail customers.
  • Managed efficient cash register operations.
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
  • Increased sales revenue by building strong rapport with customers and recommending appropriate products based on their needs.
  • Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment.

Education

Associate of Science - Education

Delaware Technical And Community College - Owens
Georgetown, DE
05.2025

High School Diploma -

Seaford Senior High School
Seaford, DE
06.2007

Skills

  • Child Development Associate Certification
  • Needs Identification and Assessment
  • Basic Skills Teaching
  • Child CPR and First Aid
  • Activity Planning
  • Learning Strategies
  • Conflict resolution techniques
  • Heart saver First Aid CPR AED
  • Interactive Teaching
  • Loss Prevention
  • Inventory Management
  • Documentation And Reporting
  • Positive Customer Engagement
  • Relationship Building
  • Customer Service

Timeline

Early Childhood Lead Teacher/Supervisor

Helping Hands Learning Center
09.2019 - Current

Lead Teacher

JJ's Learning Center
03.2018 - 09.2019

Sales Associate

Verizon
06.2016 - 03.2018

Associate of Science - Education

Delaware Technical And Community College - Owens

High School Diploma -

Seaford Senior High School
Takara Morris