Tawannda Smith
Hartwell,GA
Summary
Strategic Management Team Member known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in strategic planning, team leadership, and operational improvement. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring seamless collaboration and effective management.
Reliable Manager demonstrating high level of ownership and initiative. Possessing exceptional work ethic and desire to go above and beyond to exceed company expectations. Offering knack for building productive working relationships. Successful in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments to manage goals and team development. History of thriving in team-oriented environments.
Hardworking and motivated professional with several years of experience and record of success in industry. Solid history balancing team performance, customer service targets and business objectives. Dedicated to working closely with employees to maximize productivity and optimize procedures. Decisive leader with good planning and organizational skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Management Team Member
Pizza Hut
Hartwell, GA
11.2007 - 08.2018
- Coordinated daily operations of a team of 10+ members.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Conducted regular performance reviews with staff, providing feedback and guidance as needed.
- Resolved conflicts between team members in a timely manner.
- Analyzed data to identify areas for improvement within the team's workflow processes.
- Motivated employees to perform at their highest level by recognizing achievements.
Lead Teacher, Three-Year-Olds Classroom
New Hope Daycare
Hartwell, GA
03.2013 - 07.2017
- Supervised and managed the daily operations of a three-year-old classroom with up to 15 children.
- Provided guidance and instruction to students in accordance with curriculum objectives.
- Developed lesson plans and activities based on individual needs of each student.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to parents regarding development milestones.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed at all times within the classroom environment.
- Engaged students in meaningful conversations about their interests and daily activities.
- Assisted in developing appropriate expectations for classroom behavior, including setting limits when necessary.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, assessments, and other pertinent information related to each child's academic performance.
- Encouraged creative thinking through problem solving tasks and art projects.
- Established effective relationships with families by communicating regularly via phone calls or emails.
- Intervened when necessary to resolve conflicts between children or adults in the classroom.
- Facilitated social interactions among peers using cooperative games or group activities.
- Acted as a role model for young children by displaying empathy towards others in various situations.
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
- Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Met with parents to discuss child behavior and academic progress.
- Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing, and crafts.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings, and increase overall student happiness.
- Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting, and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Observed children to record development.
- Monitored student progress to ensure cooperation and growth.
- Observed children for signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorders, and speech problems.
- Removed hazards and developed appropriate boundaries and rules to create safe environment for children.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
- Identified early signs of emotional and developmental problems in children to bring concerns to parents' attention.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
American InterContinental University
Schaumburg, IL12-2025
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Science
North Georgia Technical College
Toccoa, GA12-2019
Skills
- Organizational Development
- Innovation and Creativity
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Workforce Management
Timeline
Lead Teacher, Three-Year-Olds Classroom
New Hope Daycare
03.2013 - 07.2017
Management Team Member
Pizza Hut
11.2007 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
American InterContinental University
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Science
North Georgia Technical College