Teresa Milas Morrison
RESTON,VA
Summary
Kind Assistant Teacher with excellent people skills targeted at handling young students. Well-versed in creating fun learning activities while incorporating educational lessons. Creative, problem-solving, and loves working with people.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Teacher
Floris UMC Preschool
2022.08 - Current
- Served as an empathetic listener and problem solver when addressing student concerns that arose within the classroom.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to address diverse learning needs of the students in the class room
- Fostered a fun and welcoming environment, where our youngest students (ages 2 and 3) could feel safe and loved outside of their family.
- Created displays of a kelp forest and giant rainbow, all with age-appropriate artwork of our students.
Design Assistant
Sheffield Furniture & Interiors
2015.08 - 2020.03
- Provided consultations and space planning and coordinated colors, finishes and fabrics to match.
- Meticulously maintained project documentation, including status updates with vendors, ordering samples etc.
- Supported office managers by performing clerical tasks such as data entry, directing incoming calls and clients to the correct designer, organized and updated fabric and finish samples for multiple vendors.
- Updated customers on scheduled deliveries of furniture to homes.
Associate Manager / Assistant Manager
Williams Sonoma Inc. / Pottery Barn Kids
2010.08 - 2015.11
- .Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
- Enhanced staff productivity through the implementation of appropriate training and mentoring.
- Led the store's Nursery Registrant Program, increasing the number of registrants, and creating tailored design solutions to their home.
- Developed a positive learning environment, fostering open communication and active participation from trainees.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of fun store events with a focus of customer connection.
Design Consultant
Ethan Allen, Inc
2002.08 - 2010.08
- "Million Dollar Writer" in 2006. One of Ethan Allen's top sales achievements.
- Implemented multiple high-end residential interior design projects within cost, quality and timeframe targets.
- Built client relationships that thrived through many years, projects and homes
- Presenter at our design workshops, making design approachable for clients
- Trained new staff or systems and logistics
- Helped make people's homes beautiful, while solving problems, and building relationships
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
The College of William And Mary in Virginia
Williamsburg, VA05.1999
Skills
Problem-Solving
Positive Reinforcement
Co-Teaching and Co-Planning
Interactive Teaching
Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
Customer Service
Volunteer Activities
Girl Scout Troop Leader, Kid Nation Sunday School Teacher, HOA Board Member, PTA Volunteer
Hobbies
Reading, both for book club and for personal interest
Hiking
Timeline
Assistant Teacher
Floris UMC Preschool
2022.08 - Current
Design Assistant
Sheffield Furniture & Interiors
2015.08 - 2020.03
Associate Manager / Assistant Manager
Williams Sonoma Inc. / Pottery Barn Kids
2010.08 - 2015.11
Design Consultant
Ethan Allen, Inc
2002.08 - 2010.08
Bachelor of Arts - English
The College of William And Mary in Virginia
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