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TIANA JACKSON

Laurel,MD

Summary

Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.


Engaging Entertainer with natural ability for providing fun and exciting guest engagement. Displays outgoing personality and constructive humor that fosters safe and fun atmosphere while meeting venue objectives.

Overview

9
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance

Areial Entertainer
06.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Communicated with guests clearly and with good humor to encourage laughter and excitement.
  • Danced, sang and conducted conversation encouraging guest participation through playful antics and engagement.
  • Adapted to various performance styles to suit diverse audiences.
  • Remained in costume for extended periods for maximum performance effect.
  • Focused on keeping customers engaged, happy and comfortable during visits.
  • Mentored other entertainers in new methods of performance.
  • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
  • Kept optimal physical conditioning to handle long periods of acrobatic and areial art tricks.

TFG, Train For Greatness Gymnastics

Sr. Instructor
02.2014 - 04.2023

Job overview

  • Strengthened quality assurance by facilitating practice.
  • Organized safe and clean learning environments for quality assurance
  • Addressed and reported concerns, needs, or accomplishments to parents.
  • Coordinated with other instructors and coaches to determine student advancement and progress.
  • Maintained fun-filled atmosphere with class participants while remaining professional and focused on achievement.
  • Arranged and maintained gym equipment, setting aside unserviceable gym equipment for repair.
  • Instructed new faculty and instructors on practices and guidelines.
  • Worked with both mentally and physically handicapped people and promoted interactive learning.
  • Briefed safety rules and standards to students and spotters at beginning of classes.
  • Demonstrated steadfast adherence to safety standards.
  • Emphasized punctuality to students to always begin and end lesson on time.
  • Coordinated public relations through use of media and helped promote program to local area.
  • Implemented exercise programs and training strategies to bolster individual and team performance.

Reid Temple Christian Academy, IEP Aid

Teacher Assistant
11.2021 - 06.2022

Job overview

  • Prioritized students’ growth and learning under the guidance of MSDE Pre-Kindergarten Expansion Grant Program at Reid Temple Christian Academy
  • Reinforce lessons and help students as they complete classwork
  • Including small group or one-on-one help
  • Completed and tabulated ELA Reports and assessments for accessibility for lead teacher and school director
  • Documented and assessed children in various developmental areas such as, fine motor skills, gross motor skills, social emotional awareness, letter and number recognition, and literary/math concepts
  • Collaborated with an IEP team and discusses the best ways to measure progress
  • Aided in pulling resources to achieve their academic goals and thrive in the classroom daily
  • Discussed where the child is academically and socially with parents and administration.
  • Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support to maintain student progress and development.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Performed staff monitoring duties such as overseeing recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
  • Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
  • Delivered group teaching in classroom setting and implemented individual student support.
  • Worked under direction of licensed teacher in and outside of classroom.
  • Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
  • Tutored students in reading, language arts and other subjects.
  • Optimized learning plans and quantified student progress through test administration.

House Of Representatives Child Care Center

Early Preschool Teacher
12.2018 - 11.2021

Job overview

  • Guided STEAM activities while documenting developmental and growth milestones
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Used Teaching Strategies software to document behavioral, emotional, academic and social growth of students.
  • Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
  • Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents.
  • Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
  • Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
  • Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
  • Identified characteristics, needs, abilities and problems of each child through personal interaction and progress reports to optimize approaches.
  • Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.

Extra Space Storage

Store Manager
10.2016 - 09.2017

Job overview

  • Managed inventory control, cash control and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
  • Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
  • Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
  • Toured property with prospective tenants and provided wealth of information in regards to its key features.
  • Handled tenant communications by quickly responding to requests for maintenance and answering any questions or concerns.
  • Conducted property showings to highlight features, answer questions and redirect concerns to close contracts.
  • Oversaw monthly collections and maintained high payment rates by building positive relationships with tenants.
  • Scheduled various contractors to complete needed work on vacant and occupied units.
  • Invited prospects to fill out application upon completion of property tour.

Macy's

Point of Sale Associate
05.2015 - 10.2016

Job overview

  • Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
  • Assisted customers with special services, account updates and promotional options.
  • Reviewed and resolved differences between accounting information and cash drawer.
  • Maintained current knowledge of store promotions and highlighted sales to customers.
  • Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.
  • Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies.
  • Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks and bins for optimal appearance.

Education

Bowie High School
Bowie, MD

Diploma
06.2013

University Overview

Skills

  • Monthly Reports
  • Expressive Movement
  • Program Leadership
  • Strategy Implementation
  • Positive Reinforcement Strategies
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Classroom Observation
  • Media Relations
  • Microsoft Office
  • Lesson Planning
  • POS Systems
  • Data Gathering
  • Account Management
  • Inbound Phone Call Management
  • Call Center Operations

Additional Information

Additional Information
  • Awards , TEACHER OF THE MONTH FEB 2022 This award recognizes innovative teachers whose influence reaches beyond the classroom. This person/persons recognize the importance of organization, partnership, and executing deadlines in a fast paced environment.

Timeline

Areial Entertainer
Freelance
06.2022 - Current
Teacher Assistant
Reid Temple Christian Academy, IEP Aid
11.2021 - 06.2022
Early Preschool Teacher
House Of Representatives Child Care Center
12.2018 - 11.2021
Store Manager
Extra Space Storage
10.2016 - 09.2017
Point of Sale Associate
Macy's
05.2015 - 10.2016
Sr. Instructor
TFG, Train For Greatness Gymnastics
02.2014 - 04.2023
Bowie High School
Diploma
TIANA JACKSON