Victoria Shea
Stoughton,MA
Summary
An organized and motivated college student majoring in Social Work, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking entry-level opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth. I am also a highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Outgoing student pursuing flexible part-time employment with weekend and evening shift options.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Infant and Toddler Teacher
Cowlicks and Pigtails Childcare Center
West Bridgewater, MA
03.2023 - Current
- Observe and monitor children to identify developmental strengths and target enrichment activities.
- Maintain a neat environment by organizing toy bins, furniture, and bookshelves.
- Establish and maintain a safe play environment for children.
- Supervise and care for 9 children, ages 2 to 3 years old.
- Organize and plan age-appropriate reading, crafts, and music lessons.
- Enforce rules to teach good manners and maintain a safe environment.
- Support children's emotional and social development with one-on-one attention.
- Assist the lead teacher with snack time, arts and crafts, and putting children down for naps.
- Collaborate daily with classroom teachers to keep activities running smoothly.
- Communicate with parents about daily activities and any concerning behaviors.
- Use clear communication and professionalism to develop constructive relationships with families.
- Record child behavior, food, and medication information for supervisors.
- Teach children foundational skills in colors, shapes, and letters. Also, to teach them about sensory, fine, and gross motor skills.
- Supervise circle time, free play, outside play, and learning and developmental activities.
- Implement hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Develop and enforce positive strategies to encourage good behavior.
- Spark creativity and imagination by helping children discover new things each day.
- Enhance sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
- Engage with children on an individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
- Participate in trainings to improve educational skills.
- Incorporate music and art activities to encourage creativity and expression.
- Identify early signs of emotional and developmental problems in children to bring concerns to parents' attention.
- Observe children to record development.
- Provide individualized instruction to infants and toddlers, according to their developmental needs.
- Supervised daily activities such as feeding, diapering, napping, toileting and playtime.
- Developed lesson plans based on the interests of the children.
Style Consultant
Target
Stoughton, MA
08.2020 - 06.2023
- Greeted clients warmly and analyzed fashion needs and desires while identifying products for consideration
- Operated cash register
- Engaged in guests complaints or questions
- Designed and displayed innovative store and window displays using tasteful mannequins and visual images
- Drove sales to meet weekly goals
- Greeted each client and asked questions to determine fashion needs
- Monitored fitting rooms and stockroom, keeping areas clean, neat and organized
- Educated clients regarding future promotions, sales and upcoming events, stressing potential benefits to client
- Verified pleasing product display and accessibility for client's shopping experience by monitoring sales floor, stocking inventory and replenishing products
- Organized product displays in store windows to maximize visibility and attract new customers
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of the latest fashion trends through research and attendance at fashion shows.
Dishwasher
Lakeview Pavilion
Foxborough, MA
05.2022 - 03.2023
- Scrubbed pots, pans and trays by hand or cleaned using industrial dishwashing machine
- Kept dishware, glasses and utensils ready for customer needs by quickly scraping, washing and restacking items
- Developed great team spirit with other personnel by pitching in and helping with task completion
- Sanitized counters and wiped down surfaces following food preparation to prevent cross-contamination from raw meats
- Replaced clean utensils in storage bins for easy access
- Maintained assigned areas to keep organized and clean by mopping floor
- Cleared trash and washed work area tables, walls, refrigerator equipment, cooking equipment and floors to keep sanitized kitchen
- Scrapped and pre-rinsed food from dirty dishes and placed items in dishwashing machine.
Camp Counselor
Stoughton Extended Day
Stoughton, MA
08.2018 - 08.2020
- Maintained a safe environment for children in an after-school program and a summer program.
- Supervised homework and all activities.
- Used resources to ensure that all children have an enjoyable experience while providing a productive and educational learning experience.
- Participated in staff meetings and continued educational trainings.
- Cultivated effective relationships with campers, parents, and other camp counselors by utilizing active listening and dynamic interpersonal skills.
- Engaged children in arts and crafts, singing, sports activities, games, and field trips while maintaining a safe environment.
- Coordinated and led group activities for campers and counselors.
- Enforced discipline and policies to protect the safety of recreational activity participants.
- Monitored for signs of physical and emotional distress, and stopped activities to administer care when appropriate.
- Facilitated group problem-solving discussions to build positive relationships among campers.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Social Work
Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater06-2026
High School Diploma -
Stoughton High School
Stoughton, MA06-2021
Skills
- First Aid and CPR Certified
- Cash Handling
- Merchandising
- Customer Needs Assessment
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Child Supervision
- Individual and Group Care
- Conflict Resolution
- Decision Making
- Age-Appropriate Activities
- Creative Thinking
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Product Knowledge
- Head Start Program Knowledge
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Emotionally Supportive
- Montessori Methodologies
- Infant Care
- Arts, Crafts and Games
- Age-Appropriate Curriculum
- Diverse Classroom Settings
- Health and Safety
- Food Handling Preparation
- Early Childhood Development
- Enthusiasm for Students and Teaching
- Organizational and Planning Skills
- Fine & Gross Motor Skill Development
- Teamwork and Cooperation
Certification
- CPR
- First-Aid
Languages
English
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Infant and Toddler Teacher
Cowlicks and Pigtails Childcare Center
03.2023 - Current
Dishwasher
Lakeview Pavilion
05.2022 - 03.2023
Style Consultant
Target
08.2020 - 06.2023
Camp Counselor
Stoughton Extended Day
08.2018 - 08.2020
Some College (No Degree) - Social Work
Bridgewater State University
High School Diploma -
Stoughton High School
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