Tiffany Tillman
Summary
Accomplished educator and sales associate with a proven track record at St. Mark United Methodist Day School and Tiny Tadpoles. Leveraged exceptional customer service and organizational abilities to enhance learning environments and increase sales revenue. Demonstrates unparalleled patience, teamwork, and problem-solving skills, ensuring positive outcomes and fostering growth.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
St. Mark United Methodist Day School
2023.08 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child's progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained an organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Created a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Boosted children's social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Maintained well-controlled classroom by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment, fostering respect, empathy, and teamwork among students.
Sales Associate
Tiny Tadpoles
2018.01 - 2022.07
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Contributed to visual merchandising efforts by creating eye-catching displays that showcased products effectively and enticed shoppers to make purchases.
- Provided personalized shopping experiences for repeat customers by remembering their preferences and offering tailored recommendations.
- Increased sales revenue by building strong rapport with customers and recommending appropriate products based on their needs.
Stay-at-home Parent
Self-employed
2012.05 - 2018.01
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility for self and others within the household.
- Managed multiple schedules, organizing appointments, activities, vacations and created routines.
- Established and maintained a financial budget.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Addressed household needs with meal preparation, housekeeping and transportation.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Handled incoming mail, bills and emails and completed appropriate actions.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Francis Marion University
Florence, SCAssociate of Arts - Business Administration
Trident Technical College
Charleston, SCHigh School Diploma -
West Ashley High School
Charleston, SC05.2003
Skills
- Exceptional customer Service
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Time Management
- Problem-solving skills
- Multi-tasking strength
- Excellent people skills
- Goal-Oriented
- Money Handling
- Calendar Management
- CPR and AED certified
- Organizational abilities
- Patience and understanding
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
St. Mark United Methodist Day School
2023.08 - Current
Sales Associate
Tiny Tadpoles
2018.01 - 2022.07
Stay-at-home Parent
Self-employed
2012.05 - 2018.01
Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Francis Marion University
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Trident Technical College
High School Diploma -
West Ashley High School
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