Takeera Barfield
Mount Vernon,NY
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher's Assistant
Lois Bronz Children’s
08.2016 - Current
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper, and crayons.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Report individual progress to teacher.
- Anecdotal on children in classroom
- Assisted with meal prep in classroom
- Engage with children during circle time , toileting ect.
- Collaborated with teachers for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment.
- Worked with lead teacher to monitor class schedule and take attendance.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Attended training classes, parent conferences and faculty meetings to stay up-to-date on student progress.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books and materials.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Supervised residential and day treatment children during class and on field trips.
Teacher Assistant
Children Corner
09.2013 - 08.2016
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supervised recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets, and attendance logs.
- Supported teacher in preparing individualized learning plans for underperforming students.
Customer Service Representative
Kmart, Sears Holding
08.2011 - 08.2013
- Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times.
- Updated account information to maintain customer records.
- Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
- Processed customer service orders promptly to increase customer satisfaction.
- Participated in team meetings and training sessions to stay informed about product updates and changes.
- Provided primary customer support to internal and external customers.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of product and service changes.
- Clarified customer issues and determined root cause of problems to resolve product or service complaints.
- Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences.
Education
Westchester Community College
Valhalla, NYHigh School Diploma -
Gorton High School
Yonkers, NY06.2010
Skills
- Adobe Systems Adobe Creative Cloud
- Understanding Customer Needs
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Critical Thinking
- Educational Settings
- Classroom Supervision
- Fine Motor Skills
- Early Childhood Training
- Ensuring Safety and Injury Prevention
- Technical and Computer Proficiency
- Infant Feeding
- Flexible Work Schedule
- Computer and Microsoft Office Skills
- Promoting Social and Emotional Development
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant
Lois Bronz Children’s
08.2016 - Current
Teacher Assistant
Children Corner
09.2013 - 08.2016
Customer Service Representative
Kmart, Sears Holding
08.2011 - 08.2013
Westchester Community College
High School Diploma -
Gorton High School
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