Tiffany Radford
Katy,TX
Summary
Dedicated educator in early childhood education with a CDA, skilled in developing age-appropriate lesson plans that promote school readiness. Communicates effectively with parents and collaborates with staff to maintain a safe learning environment. Experienced in managing grocery department operations, ensuring inventory accuracy and safety compliance while training associates on procedures. Capable of analyzing performance and implementing strategies for improvement in educational and retail contexts.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of post-secondary education
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher
Creative Kids Preschool
Spring, Texas
06.2023 - Current
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
- Planned age-based lessons for early learning and school readiness.
- Guided children through circle time, play centers, and group activities.
- Monitored child behavior and used gentle guidance for classroom control.
- Led Creative Kids Preschool classroom routines and daily transitions.
- Collaborated with Creative Kids Preschool staff on safety and classroom care.
- Communicated daily updates with parents about learning and classroom needs.
- Involved parents in student learning to increase family interaction and student support.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers during their onboarding process.
Online Grocery Manager
Walmart
Houston, Texas
02.2013 - 11.2023
- Managed Walmart grocery department salesfloor and backroom operations.
- Maintained inventory accuracy through ordering, replenishment, and shelf auditing.
- Monitored inventory levels and stock shelves with new merchandise.
- Stocked and rotated fresh and packaged groceries using Walmart merchandising standards.
- Monitored product freshness, dates, and cold chain storage requirements.
- Maintained comprehensive compliance with workplace and food safety standards to protect staff and customers.
- Trained associates on safety, sanitation, and Walmart grocery procedures.
- Lead by example and took responsibility for all actions drive culture of performance excellence.
- Resolved customer concerns and supported service on Walmart grocery aisles.
- Resolved customer complaints in a courteous and professional manner.
- Oversaw daily operations of the store including opening and closing procedures.
- Analyzed financial records to identify areas of improvement within the store.
- Recruited, hired, trained, evaluated, disciplined, coached, and mentored employees.
- Ordered supplies as needed while staying within budget parameters.
- Reviewed purchase orders for accuracy before submitting them for processing.
- Prepared weekly schedules to verify proper floor coverage within fiscal guidelines.
- Collaborated with vendors to negotiate prices on products and services.
- Implemented new methods for reducing shrinkage and increasing profitability.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business
University of Houston Downtown
Houston, Texas 10.2017 - 06.2022
Houston Can Academy
Houston, TexasSkills
- Lesson planning
- Curriculum design
- Early childhood education
- Early childhood curriculum
- Classroom management
- Child assessment
- Employee onboarding
- Staff scheduling
- Budget planning
- Inventory management
- Clear communication
- Work prioritization
Certification
- CDA- Child Development Associate
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Creative Kids Preschool
06.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Business
University of Houston Downtown
10.2017 - 06.2022
Online Grocery Manager
Walmart
02.2013 - 11.2023
Houston Can Academy