Terre Kukawski
Hopkins,SC
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare Center Director
Little Ones Child Care Solutions
Columbia, SC
12.2022 - Current
- Reviewed licensing regulations regularly to maintain compliance standards.
- Inspected facilities regularly to ensure cleanliness and safety requirements are met.
- Monitored compliance with state, federal and company regulations, standards and requirements.
- Hired, mentored and monitored qualified childcare staff.
- Developed, implemented and monitored policies and procedures to ensure the safety of all children in care.
- Maintained accurate records of children's attendance, health information and developmental progress.
Childcare Teacher
New Hope Early Learning Academy
Columbia, SC
11.2020 - 12.2022
- Created a safe, clean and stimulating environment for children to learn and grow.
- Encouraged creativity through art projects, imaginative play and music activities.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Supervised circle time, free play, outside play and learning and developmental activities.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Supported children's emotional and social development by adapting communication tactics for differing client needs.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Read aloud and played alphabet games to encourage early literacy.
- Introduced learning activities and imaginative play to teach children to explore.
- Sparked creativity and imagination by helping children discover new things each day.
Paralegal Intern
O'Neil, Good, And LI Law
Columbia, SC
02.2018 - 04.2018
- Organized client files, drafted pleadings, motions, and discovery requests.
- Attended hearings, depositions, mediations, arbitrations, trials or other proceedings with attorneys.
- Drafted correspondence to clients and opposing counsels.
- Provided assistance in the preparation of trial exhibits and demonstrative aids.
- Proofread documents for accuracy before filing them with the court.
- Compiled evidence necessary for trial preparation.
- Maintained a calendar system for tracking deadlines related to filings and court appearances.
- Drafted correspondence, documented data and submitted materials to appropriate parties.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Legal Studies
South University
Savannah, GA05-2018
Skills
- Staff Management
- First-aid and CPR
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Professional Demeanor
- Administrative Functions
- Reliability
- Multitasking
- Organizational Skills
- Time management abilities
- Excellent Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Regulatory Compliance
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Affiliations
- Avid Bowler
- Youth Bowling Coach/ Administrator of youth league
- Avid Reader
- Love to Cook
Accomplishments
- Expert badges in M16A1 Rifle, Grenade, 45 Caliber Handgun.
- Army accommodation Medal
- Army Achievement Medal x2
- Good Conduct Medal x3
- Multipara Letters of Achievement.
- Employee of the Month x5 (Rent-A-Center)
- Employee of the Quarter (Rent-A-Center)
- Employee of the Year (Rent-A-Center)
- Manager of the Quarter (RAC Acceptance)
- Manager of the Year (RAC Acceptance)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Childcare Center Director
Little Ones Child Care Solutions
12.2022 - Current
Childcare Teacher
New Hope Early Learning Academy
11.2020 - 12.2022
Paralegal Intern
O'Neil, Good, And LI Law
02.2018 - 04.2018
Bachelor of Science - Legal Studies
South University
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