Tori Lemley
Grant,AL
Summary
Versatile and dynamic professional with a proven track record at Hampton Cove Preschool, enhancing early childhood education through innovative teaching strategies and fostering inclusive environments. Excelled in sales transactions at Popshelf. Worked beside & with the Teacher at NLCA.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teaching Assistant
New Life Christian Academy
05.2024 - 10.2024
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic success.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Provided additional support for students with special needs, ensuring they received appropriate accommodations and resources.
- Collaborated with fellow teaching assistants to create a consistent and supportive learning environment for students.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Assisted the lead teacher in developing comprehensive lesson plans tailored to individual student needs and abilities.
- Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational best practices and enhance teaching skills.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents through regular communication about student progress, concerns, and achievements.
- Contributed to positive learning environment by addressing individual student needs, promoting equity and inclusion.
- Supported lead teacher in developing curriculum materials, tailoring instruction to meet diverse learning needs.
- Coordinated with parents and teachers to discuss student progress and address concerns.
- Developed materials for classroom teachers to support instruction, lab work or in-class activities.
Early Childhood Educator
Hampton Cove Preschool
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Boosted children''s social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Cultivated a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fostered respect, empathy, and cultural awareness among students.
- Fostered creativity in the classroom through art projects, dramatic play, storytelling exercises, and other imaginative pursuits.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Established ongoing professional development goals, participating in workshops and conferences to stay current on emerging trends in early childhood education.
- Strengthened parent-teacher relationships through consistent communication, increasing parental involvement in the educational process.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Enhanced sensory and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory development, by employing both traditional and modern educational strategies and techniques.
- Promoted physical health by incorporating movement breaks and outdoor play opportunities into each day''s schedule.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to children, fostering sense of security and belonging.
- Supported children's physical development with daily outdoor play and fine motor skills activities, enhancing their physical health and coordination.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share teaching strategies and resources, improving overall teaching quality.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
Sales Associate
Popshelf
01.2022 - 06.2022
- 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.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
Education
Penfoster
Grant, AL05.2017
Skills
- Sales Transactions
- Computer Skills
- Telephone skills
- Multi-line telephone skills
- Special-needs childcare
- Childcare needs
- Childcare experience
- Childcare
- Childcare assistance
Certification
- CCDF 5 Building and Physical Premises Safety(i)
- CCDF 4 Prevention and Response to Emergencies Due to Food and Allergic Reactions(i)
- CCDF 3 Administration of Medication(i)
- CCDF 7/ Emergency Preparedness and Response Planning for Natural or Man-Caused Events
- CCDF 6 Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma(i)
- CCDF 8 / Handling and storage of Hazardous Materials, Including Correct Disposal of Bio-Contaminants
- CCDF 10 Basic First Aide and CPR
- CCDF 11 Childbuse and Neglect
- CCDF 9 Transporting Children
- Healthy From Head to Toe (HSUP)(p)
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
New Life Christian Academy
05.2024 - 10.2024
Early Childhood Educator
Hampton Cove Preschool
09.2023 - 04.2024
Sales Associate
Popshelf
01.2022 - 06.2022
- CCDF 5 Building and Physical Premises Safety(i)
- CCDF 4 Prevention and Response to Emergencies Due to Food and Allergic Reactions(i)
- CCDF 3 Administration of Medication(i)
- CCDF 7/ Emergency Preparedness and Response Planning for Natural or Man-Caused Events
- CCDF 6 Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma(i)
- CCDF 8 / Handling and storage of Hazardous Materials, Including Correct Disposal of Bio-Contaminants
- CCDF 10 Basic First Aide and CPR
- CCDF 11 Childbuse and Neglect
- CCDF 9 Transporting Children
- Healthy From Head to Toe (HSUP)(p)
Penfoster
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