WENDY WINTERSTEIN
Mesa,AZ
Summary
Gentle Preschool Teacher experienced in cultivating healthy and welcoming learning environments. Effectively builds rapport with children, parents and educational providers to support seamless preschool functions. Genuine and patient with calming and pragmatic demeanor.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preschool Teacher- Assistant Director
Pilgrim Lutheran School
Mesa, AZ
08.2008 - 12.2021
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Taught children with creative approaches, methods and techniques.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Maintained tidy and clean classroom consistent with safety and health standards.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Used Google Doc to document behavioral, emotional, academic and social growth of over 26 students.
- Did Bookkeeping for Before and Aftercare program
- Supervised and did hiring of Before and Aftercare program
- Ran School Library
- Input 10,000 books into library program for Library
Office Manager
Ciera Mechanical
Tempe, AZ
03.2007 - 12.2007
- Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
- Answered Multi-Lined phone System
- Invoicing, pay applications, and business to business collections
- Responsible for Lien waivers, workman's comp, and pre-liens
- Responsible for ordering equipment and HVAC Materials
- Data Entry
Gap Leader- Keyholder
Gap
Mesa, AZ
04.2003 - 04.2006
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Promoted customer loyalty and consistent sales by delivering friendly service and knowledgeable assistance.
- Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks and bins for optimal appearance.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Reviewed weekly sales ads and monitored price changes.
- Conducted inventory counts by adding each item in stock and documenting in computer system.
- Maintained current knowledge of store promotions and highlighted sales to customers.
- Quickly and accurately counted drawers at start and end of each shift.
- Monitored areas for security issues and safety hazards.
- Performed store opening, closing and shift-change actions and kept accurate shift-change logs.
- Communicated with customers and team members to solve problems.
- Operated POS cash register and equipment to collect payments.
- Trained team members on cash register operation and cash handling.
- Led opening and closing procedures and conducted cashier drops, cash control, and vault monitoring.
- Worked extra shifts during busy periods and covered for call-in employees to maintain service levels.
- Displayed new stock and rotated existing products.
- Educated employees on register use, merchandising and customer service.
- Trained, mentored and developed new cashiers with positive and encouraging techniques to maximize performance and team contributions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education- Early Childhood
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ05.2013
High School Diploma -
Evergreen Lutheran High School
Tacoma, WA06.1986
Skills
- Educational Materials Development
- Arts and Crafts
- Creating a Safe Learning Environment
- Experience with Diverse Student Populations
- Filing and Classroom Organization
- State Certification and Accreditation
- Classroom Management Techniques
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
- Caring and Empathetic Demeanor
- Positive Attitude and Energetic
- Curriculum Design
- First Aid and CPR
- Librarian Assistance
- Microsoft Office
Certification
- Early Childhood Education
- Fingerprint Clearance card
- CPR and First Aid
Timeline
Preschool Teacher- Assistant Director
Pilgrim Lutheran School
08.2008 - 12.2021
Office Manager
Ciera Mechanical
03.2007 - 12.2007
Gap Leader- Keyholder
Gap
04.2003 - 04.2006
Bachelor of Science - Education- Early Childhood
Northern Arizona University
High School Diploma -
Evergreen Lutheran High School
- Early Childhood Education
- Fingerprint Clearance card
- CPR and First Aid
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