Teresa Wiggins
Katy,TX
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Harris County Department of Education, adept at curriculum planning and fostering student engagement. Recognized for building strong relationships with parents and implementing diverse teaching strategies. A reliable team player with exceptional communication skills and a commitment to child development and safety.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Harris County Deparment Of Education
Houston, Texas
07.2024 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state curriculum standards.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Implemented diverse teaching strategies to accommodate different learning styles.
- Assessed student progress through regular tests and feedback sessions.
- Maintained a positive classroom environment that supported student learning and respect.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Engaged parents through regular communication on student performance and classroom activities.
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
Driver
Via Driver (Trinity metro)
06.2023 - Current
- Executed bus driving duties focused on student safety, contributing to a consistently strong safety record.
- Drove bus to transport passengers safely along scheduled routes and authorized stops, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
- Adhered to scheduled routes, achieving timely drop-offs and pick-ups to meet preset criteria and enhance passenger satisfaction.
- Reported vehicle traffic violations, vehicle damage, and accidents to management to comply with legal and insurance obligations.
Assistant Director
Childcare Network
11.2019 - 03.2023
- Supervised and developed team of childcare professionals to uphold the highest standards of care.
- Supervised childcare workers and oversaw facility to meet state requirements for education and training.
- Monitored and assessed child progress, interactions, and behavior, providing actionable feedback to parents.
- Engaged parents and families to foster supportive relationships that promote child development.
- Observed and assessed classroom activities to verify conformity with quality standards.
- Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children.
- Familiarized parents with center's policies, regulations, fees and curriculum.
Apparel Sales Associate
Wal-Mart Associate
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
- Greeted customers, identified needs, and provided tailored product advice to enhance shopping experience.
- Offered personalized customer service to all customers to support satisfaction and loyalty.
- Encouraged customers to explore accessories and upsell items, enhancing overall purchase value.
- Provided exceptional services and pleasant shopping experiences to retail customers.
- Pressed and folded items upon arrival to enhance store presentation and attract customers.
- Restocked shelves and organized displays in alignment with merchandising standards.
- Cleaned and organized store upon closing, ensuring a tidy environment for customers.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
Material Handler
Amazon Fulfillment Associate
09.2019 - 10.2021
- Verified inventory computations by comparing to physical counts and investigating discrepancies to adjust errors.
- Maintained inventory by identifying, labeling, and organizing materials for efficient stock management.
- Located materials and supplies by pulling and verifying items on production orders.
- Sorted materials for scanning, ensuring alignment with production goals.
- Filled orders by packaging items and labeling for delivery.
- Collected and packed materials for shipping, verifying accuracy of packaging slips to ensure timely deliveries.
- Arranged and stacked various materials for optimal storage space.
- Observed safety procedures and practices to prevent injury.
Material Handler
Chewy's Warehouse
09.2018 - 02.2019
- Transported inventory items to designated locations, ensuring efficient workflow.
- Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
- Performed cycle counts and inventory control to accurately track product levels.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Packed items into secure containers for shipment, minimizing damage during transit.
- Verified quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against packing list.
- Labeled containers with appropriate shipping tags to ensure accurate delivery.
- Trained new employees on safe practices and warehouse procedures to enhance team compliance.
Teacher
Bright Horizons Family Solutions
10.2014 - 09.2018
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into the classroom.
- Facilitated student exploration of concepts through engaging interactive learning activities.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Maintained student focus through proactive behavior management techniques.
- Evaluated student performance and progress, delivering targeted guidance for improvement.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, and parents to support students in achieving learning objectives.
Packer
Toys R Us
06.2012 - 12.2012
- Secured materials for transport by expertly packaging products in boxes and crates, minimizing damage risk.
- Executed daily orders through efficient picking and packing of shipments, ensuring timely delivery.
- Adhered to safety, health, and environmental regulations to maintain workplace compliance.
Teacher
Little Wings
09.2008 - 02.2012
- Implemented diverse teaching strategies in classroom settings to enhance student engagement.
- Facilitated engaging, hands-on activities to deepen students' understanding of key concepts.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, and parents to support students in achieving learning objectives.
Education
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
06-2016
High School Diploma -
06-2000
High school diploma or GED
Skills
- Childcare experience
- Adaptability
- Teaching
- Classroom Management
- Curriculum Planning
- Lesson planning
- Childcare management
- Active listening
- Parent Communication
- Student engagement
- Preschool experience
- Classroom experience
- Safety-conscious
- Working with children 6 months to 12yrs of age
- Infant Care
- Communication skills
- Hard Worker & Reliable
- Problem-Solving
- Adaptability
- Reliability
- Determined
- Hard Worker & Reliable
- Multi-task
- Team collaboration
- Leadership
- Supervising experience
- Conflict resolution
- Critical thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Professionalism
- Positive role model and mentor
- Effective listening
- Active listening
- Relationship building
- Flexible and adaptive
- Creative lesson planning
- Educational activities
- Digital literacy
- Public speaking
- Fundraising
- Learning style assessment
- Faculty collaboration
- Restaurant experience
- Picker Packer
- Materials Handling
- Manufacturing
- Warehouse experience
- Assembly
- Driving
- Positive role model and mentor
- Self-motivation
- Team building
- Mentorship skills
- Faculty collaboration
- Learning assessment
- [State] teaching credential
- Child development
- Public speaking
- Curriculum implementation
- Team building
- Adaptability skills
- Public speaking
- Assembly
- Educational activities
- Student engagement
Certification
- Child Development Associate Certification
- First Aid Certification
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Networking onlyLocation Preference
RemoteHybridSalary Range
$50000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
Teacher - Harris County Deparment Of Education
07.2024 - Current
Driver - Via Driver (Trinity metro)
06.2023 - Current
Apparel Sales Associate - Wal-Mart Associate
05.2022 - 11.2022
Assistant Director - Childcare Network
11.2019 - 03.2023
Material Handler - Amazon Fulfillment Associate
09.2019 - 10.2021
Material Handler - Chewy's Warehouse
09.2018 - 02.2019
Teacher - Bright Horizons Family Solutions
10.2014 - 09.2018
Packer - Toys R Us
06.2012 - 12.2012
Teacher - Little Wings
09.2008 - 02.2012
Georgia Piedmont Technical College - Associate of Science, Early Childhood Education
Percy L Julian High School - High School Diploma,