Dynamic Pre-K Teacher with a proven track record at Concord Academy, specializing in early childhood education and parent-teacher communication. Expert in curriculum planning and assessment strategies, fostering student engagement through interactive lessons. Recognized for enhancing social-emotional development and promoting a love of learning in young children.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Pre-K Teacher
Concord Academy
03.2023 - 05.2025
Promoted social-emotional development with interactive lessons on empathy, conflict resolution, and self-regulation techniques.
Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
Boosted student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into lesson plans.
Fostered a love of learning among students by maintaining an energetic teaching style and incorporating creative, interactive elements into lessons.
Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
Participated in ongoing professional learning opportunities to remain current on best practices in early childhood education.
Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, enhancing family involvement in the educational process.
Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
Evaluated student progress through formative and summative assessments, utilizing data-driven methods to inform instructional decisions.
Improved student literacy skills by incorporating daily read-alouds, guided reading groups, and independent reading time.
Preschool Teacher
The Flock Preschool
08.2022 - 03.2023
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 organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Boosted children''s social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.
Server
Ajs Restaurant
08.2021 - 07.2022
Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly attending to their needs and providing personalized service.
Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
Maintained a clean and orderly dining area for an enjoyable guest experience.
Provided attentive service during high-volume periods without sacrificing attention to detail or guest rapport.
Sales Associate
Aeropostale
03.2020 - 11.2021
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.
Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
Host
Texas Roadhouse Restaurant
01.2019 - 08.2020
Handled high-pressure situations with composure, effectively managing large parties or unexpected events during busy shifts.
Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly greeting and seating guests upon arrival.
Provided exceptional customer service by attentively listening to guest needs and promptly addressing any concerns or issues.
Contributed to team success through effective communication and cooperation with coworkers and management.
Maintained a clean and welcoming atmosphere by quickly addressing spills and resetting tables after guest departure.
Worked with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating to accommodate groups with special requests.
Monitored seating area and checked restrooms regularly to keep spotless.