Tiana Gonzalez
Chester,PA
Summary
Warm assistant teacher with several years of experience and documented skills in classroom management and assignment creation. Friendly and energetic professional commended for adapting teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests. Passionate about going above and beyond to nurture and encourage children.
Engaging Sales Associate committed to providing outstanding customer service and maximizing sales. Focused on team support and customer relationship building. Persuasive and friendly individual poised to consistently exceed performance standards and sales targets.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Teacher
Lightbridge Academy
Garnet Valley, Pennsylvania
07.2024 - 10.2024
- Assisted classroom teacher in developing and implementing lesson plans.
- Provided individualized instruction to students who needed additional assistance.
- Supervised small group activities.
- Helped maintain a safe and orderly learning environment.
- Encouraged positive behavior with rewards and incentives.
- Collaborated with other staff members to ensure student success.
- Promoted a cooperative learning environment that encourages collaboration among students.
- Maintained safe, educational environment for students during learning and free play time.
- Arranged age-appropriate activities to help children develop interests and talents.
Infant Room Teacher's Assistant
Kidz Ink
Bear, DE
04.2023 - 09.2024
- Assisted in developing and implementing lesson plans for infants.
- Created a safe, nurturing environment that promoted learning and development.
- Observed and documented each infant's progress on a daily basis.
- Assisted with diaper changes, feeding, and general hygiene needs of the infants.
- Monitored nap times and sleep routines for each infant.
- Engaged with children through playtime activities such as reading stories, singing songs.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed at all times within the classroom setting.
- Participated in professional development trainings related to early childhood education.
- Prepared snacks for the infants according to approved menus provided by the school district.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Supervised children in classroom and playground settings, ensuring their safety and well-being.
- Took class attendance and recorded absences.
Assistant Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
Boothwyn, Pennsylvania
10.2023 - 07.2024
- Assisted classroom teacher in developing and implementing lesson plans.
- Provided individualized instruction to students who needed additional assistance.
- Supervised small group activities.
- Introduced and encouraged debate-style classroom setting to increase student active participation and critical thinking.
- Received recognition for contributions to innovative concepts in classroom instruction.
- Performed student background reviews to ascertain learning deficiencies and strengths to develop tailored lessons based on student needs.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Identified and documented learning achievements by reporting outcomes, performance information and program adjustments used to boost comprehension.
- Led students through safety procedures for active shooter and fire drills.
- Conquered challenges of working with highly diverse student population to attain exceptional student achievement.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
- Met with parents to discuss students' progress and review areas requiring improvement.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Helped maintain a safe and orderly learning environment.
Weigh Technician
Frontier Scientific
Newark, DE
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Performed chemical analyses of samples using various laboratory instruments, such as titrators, spectrophotometers and gas chromatographs.
- Maintained accurate records of experiments and results in accordance with safety protocols.
- Maintained inventory of laboratory chemicals and supplies.
- Prepared solutions according to prescribed formulas using volumetric flasks and other measuring devices.
- Troubleshot problems with instrumentation or lab procedures when needed.
- Cleaned and maintained laboratory glassware after each experiment.
- Assisted in training new personnel on proper laboratory techniques.
- Collected samples from production batches to test for impurities or issues.
Sales Operations Associate
Kohls Department Store
Newark, DE
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Organized customer visits to ensure smooth onboarding of new products and services.
- Provided ongoing support for sales team members in terms of training, guidance, problem solving.
- Developed pricing models that maximized profitability while ensuring competitive positioning in the marketplace.
- Greeted customers to determine wants or needs.
- Cleaned shelves, counters and tables to maintain organized store.
- Answered store and merchandise questions and led customers to wanted items.
- Unboxed new merchandise and restocked shelves in appealing and organized arrangements to promote items.
- Stocked shelves and supplies and organized displays to focus customer attention on specific items.
- Performed floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance and housekeeping to keep sales areas well-stocked, organized and current.
- Organized store by returning merchandise to proper areas and restocked displays.
- Maintained knowledge of sales and promotions, return policies and security practices.
- Ticketed, arranged and displayed merchandise to promote sales.
Sales Floor Associate
Christmas Tree Shops
Wilmington, DE
11.2020 - 04.2021
- Greeted customers upon entering store and provided assistance in locating desired items.
- Assisted with stocking shelves, organizing merchandise, and maintaining cleanliness of sales floor.
- Operated cash register to process customer purchases accurately and efficiently.
- Provided knowledgeable product information to customers regarding features, benefits, and usage instructions.
- Maintained a friendly and professional demeanor while interacting with customers and colleagues alike.
- Performed inventory counts on a regular basis to ensure accurate stock levels.
- Processed returns and exchanges quickly and efficiently while ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally according to company policies.
- Conducted periodic price checks for competitive pricing accuracy on the sales floor.
- Adhered to all company procedures when handling sensitive data such as credit card information.
- Created positive experiences for customers through friendly conversations during transactions.
- Coordinated with backroom staff to ensure timely replenishment of sold-out items.
Education
Associate of Arts - Criminology
Delaware County Community College
Media, PA05-2026
Certification - Human Resource Management
Delaware County Community College
Media, PA05-2023
High School Diploma -
Stem At Showalter
Chester, PA06-2019
Skills
- Behavior Modeling
- Lesson Plan Implementation
- Individualized Instruction
- Supplementary instruction
- Learning support
- Faculty Collaboration
- Safety and supervision
- Lesson Planning
- Academic development
- Professional Development
- Skills Development
- Parent and caregiver relations
Certification
- Certification in Administration of Medication
- CPR & First Aid Certified (2 years)
- Certification in Health and Safety in children and adults
Timeline
Assistant Teacher
Lightbridge Academy
07.2024 - 10.2024
Assistant Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
10.2023 - 07.2024
Infant Room Teacher's Assistant
Kidz Ink
04.2023 - 09.2024
Weigh Technician
Frontier Scientific
08.2022 - 10.2022
Sales Operations Associate
Kohls Department Store
05.2022 - 08.2022
Sales Floor Associate
Christmas Tree Shops
11.2020 - 04.2021
Associate of Arts - Criminology
Delaware County Community College
Certification - Human Resource Management
Delaware County Community College
High School Diploma -
Stem At Showalter
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