Open To Work
Tara Van Dyk
Preschool Teacher/ Retail
Norco,CA
Work Preference
Summary
Experienced in creating engaging environments that promote learning and development, with a background in collaborating with diverse groups to enhance participation and growth. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks effectively, including stock management and customer engagement, while maintaining a focus on safety and compliance. Proven skills in observational assessment and process improvement, contributing to a supportive atmosphere conducive to both individual and group success. Familiar with retail operations and cash handling, ensuring efficient service delivery in fast-paced settings.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Preschool Lead Teacher
Just 4 Kids Preschool
Corona
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Collaborated with teachers to plan weekly lessons that incorporated various learning styles into each activity.
- Assessed student performance through observations and assessments throughout the year.
- Created a safe and stimulating environment for children to learn through play.
- Assisted with daily meal times by helping prepare meals, serving food, cleaning up after meals and teaching proper table manners.
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate activities to promote physical, mental, social and emotional growth of the preschoolers.
- Prepared lesson plans based on curriculum objectives set forth by school administrators.
- Used crowd management techniques to create safe and secure childcare environment.
Lead Preschool Teacher
Town And Country Day School
Norco
05.2022 - 02.2024
- Developed and implemented engaging curriculum plans that fostered children's cognitive and emotional development in a preschool setting.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to create a supportive learning environment that enhanced student participation and growth.
- Assessed children's progress through observation and documentation, tailoring educational strategies to meet individual learning needs.
- Safely transported students to and from school, ensuring compliance with all traffic regulations and safety protocols.
- Transported students and teachers on school activity trips while exercising responsible leadership.
- Maintained bus cleanliness, inspected for mechanical problems, and reported any issues to supervisor.
- Developed positive relationships with students through friendly interactions.
- Monitored swimmer safety and well-being, utilizing effective communication to address concerns and reinforce safety protocols.
- Participated in regular staff meetings to discuss program improvements and share feedback, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Created an atmosphere conducive to learning by establishing positive relationships with students.
- Organized and facilitated a variety of recreational activities for children of all ages.
- Assisted with transporting and escorting program participants to, from and within program activity locations and on external trips.
- Performed general maintenance duties such as sweeping floors, mopping surfaces, replenishing supplies.
- Initiated games and other fun activities for large groups of children during breaks or lunchtime.
Education
History, Humanities, Early Childhood Education
Riverside College/ Norco College
Norco/Riverside , California 09.2002 - 05.2005
Skills
- Customer engagement
- Stock management
- Cash handling
- Merchandising strategies
- Visual merchandising
- Retail operations
- Customer service
- Observational skills
- Process improvement
- Point of sale (POS)
Accomplishments
- Asset Protection Award