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Education
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Tricia Guill

Hurt,VA

Summary

Gentle Assistant Preschool Teacher effectively able to collaborate with children, parents and other educational providers. Experienced maintaining a healthy and safe environment for students and staff. Genuine and patient with the ability to handle tense situations with class and professionalism. Kind Assistant Preschool Teacher with excellent people skills targeted at handling young students from diverse backgrounds in a professional and patient manner. Well-versed in creating novel learning activities while incorporating educational lessons. Skilled in childcare support and lesson planning. Motivated teaching professional with over 18 years experience addressing student needs and ensuring proper student development.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Preschool Teacher

First Baptist Church Altavista
Altavista, VA
08.2018 - Current
  • Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
  • Maintained a tidy and clean classroom consistent with safety and health standards.
  • Assisted teacher with developing a creative program suitable for preschool children at First Baptist Church  [Mother Say Out]

Teacher Aide

McCleary Elementary School
New Castle , VA
08.2016 - 06.2017
  • Maintained student safety in classroom and outside environments.
  • Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays.
  • Worked with individual students to provide personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
  • Spoke with parents about student needs to garner additional support.

Cashier

Chick-fil-A
Salem, Va.
08.2015 - 2016
  • Greeted customers promptly.
  • Kept checkout areas clean and neat to maintain a professional appeal.
  • Handled cash, credit, debit cards and personal checks, providing correct change in payment transactions. 
  • Stocked and maintained inventory levels according to store policies.
  • Checked drawer to ensure adequate cash and coin for transactions. 

Preschool Lead Teacher

Va. Baptist Hospital
Lynchburg, VA
08.1989 - 01.2008
  • Planned and prepared activities for two year old students.
  • Reviewed facility environment, removed concerns and optimized for children’s safety.
  • Completed documentation on individual children and teachers for recordkeeping.
  • Developed program to work with students and increase interest in higher learning.
  • Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues.
  • Developed and taught lessons on relevant children's books, poems, movies and themes to promote student interest.
  • Created new lesson plans based on course objectives.

Education

High School Diploma - undefined

Rustburg High School
Rustburg, VA
1989

Associate of Arts - CDA

On Line Class For For CDA
CVCC
1992

Skills

  • Ability to teach children
  • Solid people skills
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Creative learning strategies
  • Time management
  • Effective time management
  • Age-appropriate lesson planning
  • Personable and outgoing
  • Classroom discipline
  • Positive learning environment
  • Skill building
  • Active listening

Timeline

Assistant Preschool Teacher

First Baptist Church Altavista
08.2018 - Current

Teacher Aide

McCleary Elementary School
08.2016 - 06.2017

Cashier

Chick-fil-A
08.2015 - 2016

Preschool Lead Teacher

Va. Baptist Hospital
08.1989 - 01.2008

High School Diploma - undefined

Rustburg High School

Associate of Arts - CDA

On Line Class For For CDA
Tricia Guill