Talaya Slaughter

• Handled questions throughout the day about Zoo

• Directed guests to appropriate areas of Zoo

• Assisted host family with scheduled birthday parties

• Received packages for Zoo Staff

• Rotated daily from cashiers to hand-stampers on ZooAmerica Bridge

• Worked on a computer based ticket system

• Sold and processed ZooAmerica Memberships

• Handled clerical duties such as filing, answering phones, filling out paperwork

• Money Handling

• Administered Evaluations

• Communicated with manager(s) regarding staffing needs

• Ensured employees adhered to Child Labor Laws and received break

• Scheduled groups

• Processed group payments

• Directed school groups upon arrival during school group season

• High guest contact position

• Resolved guest conflicts

• Processed refunds when applicable

• Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
• Organized classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
• Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
• Worked with lead teacher to monitor class schedule and take attendance.
• Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
• Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper and lunch supplies.
• Responsible for establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment
• Advanced children’s physical and intellectual competency
• Support each child’s social and emotional development through positive guidance
• Meticulously sanitized toys and play equipment.
• Maintained child-friendly environment with access to outdoor activities.
• Established safe play environment for children.
• Prepared, served and cleaned up daily meals for children.

• Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
• Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
• Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
• Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
• Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents.
• Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
• Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
• Conducted in-home visits to maintain student and family relationships and student performance standards.
• Applied play-based strategies, including crafts and games, to provide diverse approaches to learning.
• Used classroom observations to create written assessments of student performance.
• Taught average of 20 children per school year.
• Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
• Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
• Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
• Supervised students and enforced discipline during all activities.
• Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.

• Kept classroom and feeding areas clean, neat and safe.
• Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
• Managed personal hygiene requirements with frequent diaper changes, use of bibs and monitoring of behaviors.
• Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
• Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
• Used proper sanitizing techniques for toys, surfaces and equipment.
• Adhered to parent preferences and legal requirements for feeding breast milk, formula and solids to infants.
• Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
• Promoted development of social, emotional and communication skills in infants.
• Assessed babies and toddlers against established early childhood developmental milestones, preparing regular progress reports for each child.

• Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
• Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
• Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
• Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
• Allowed for ample outdoor recreation time to support physical development.
• Communicated with parents through enrollment, tours, newsletters, conferences and direct personal communication.
• Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting and toileting.
• Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
• Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
• Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
• Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
• Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
• Developed age-appropriate activities and programs for children 17 months to 2 years old

• Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
• Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
• Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
• Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
• Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
• Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
• Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
• Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
• Completed daily reports, meal count sheets and attendance logs.