Vanessa Dugan
Wahiawa,HI
Summary
Professional retail worker with solid experience and readiness for this role. Adept at handling transactions, providing exceptional customer service, and maintaining clean and organized workspace. Strong focus on teamwork and adapting to changing needs to achieve results. Reliable, efficient, and capable of building positive customer relationships.
Comprehensive background in Montessori education. Utilized innovative teaching methods to foster student engagement and individualized learning. Demonstrated effective classroom management and strong communication skills. Experienced with child-centered teaching methodologies. Utilizes hands-on learning and sensory-based activities to enhance student engagement. Strong understanding of developmental stages and individualized learning strategies.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Schooler
N/a
04.2005 - 01.2025
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning by attending workshops, seminars, and conferences relevant to the homeschooling field.
- Assessed my children's performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Organized engaging field trips and guest speakers to supplement curriculum content and enrich the overall educational experience for my children.
- Directed various extracurricular activities such as clubs or tutoring sessions, helping my children expand their interests beyond academics.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet my children's academic needs.
Cashier
Down to Earth
04.2020 - 11.2024
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
- Assisted customers with inquiries and provided exceptional service, resulting in positive feedback from shoppers.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally, leading to improved customer relations and loyalty.
- Mentored new employees on cashier duties and best practices, improving overall staff performance.
- Facilitated positive shopping experience, greeted customers warmly upon entry.
Cashier
Down to Earth
07.2016 - 06.2018
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Handled multiple payment methods securely, minimizing discrepancies and potential losses.
- Contributed to store success by maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the facility.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve sales targets and maintain a clean, well-stocked store environment.
- Enhanced customer loyalty by participating in rewards program enrollment.
Montessori Teacher
Robina Montessori Center
02.2002 - 02.2003
- Prepared classroom and materials according to montessori pedagogy and needs of children.
- Monitored and tracked children's progress on daily, weekly and monthly basis.
- Conducted conferences to establish and maintain consistent and clear communication with parents.
- Developed and implemented individualized learning plans, group lesson plans and classroom activities consistent with instructional guidelines.
- Provided nurturing and stimulating educational environment for [Number] students.
- Supported the social, emotional, and academic growth of each student through consistent encouragement, guidance, and feedback.
- Observed children and interpreted classroom needs.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
Montessori Teacher
Bonogin Montessori Center
01.1997 - 12.2000
- Prepared classroom and materials according to montessori pedagogy and needs of children.
- Monitored and tracked children's progress on daily, weekly and monthly basis.
- Promoted a culture of collaboration, curiosity, empathy, respect within the classroom setting by modeling these values during interactions with students.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Encouraged use of technology to support student learning.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
Education
Diploma In Early Childhood - Child Development
TAFE College
NSW Australia 12.1997
Diploma In Montessori Education - Child Development
London Montessori Education
London England 12.2000
Certificate In Hospitality - Hospitality
TAFE College
NSW Australia 12.1995
Skills
- Customer service and assistance
- Work ethic and integrity
- Team collaboration
- Reliability and punctuality
- Product restocking
- Product knowledge
- Payment processing
- Customer relations
- Merchandise restocking
- Retail merchandising
- Staff mentoring
- Dependability and reliability
- Honest and dependable
- Montessori materials knowledge
- Classroom management skills
- Parental communication
- Age-appropriate activities
- Child development expertise
- Sensitivity to diversity
- Parent and guardian relations
- Promoting social and emotional development
- Curriculum implementation
Timeline
Cashier
Down to Earth
04.2020 - 11.2024
Cashier
Down to Earth
07.2016 - 06.2018
Home Schooler
N/a
04.2005 - 01.2025
Montessori Teacher
Robina Montessori Center
02.2002 - 02.2003
Montessori Teacher
Bonogin Montessori Center
01.1997 - 12.2000
Diploma In Early Childhood - Child Development
TAFE College
Diploma In Montessori Education - Child Development
London Montessori Education
Certificate In Hospitality - Hospitality
TAFE College
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