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Zinna Thomas

Oakland,CA

Summary

Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher's Assistant

Guidry's Early Child Care
06.2023 - 08.2025
  • Facilitated engaging learning activities to enhance children's cognitive and social development.
  • Supported lead teacher in classroom management and daily operations, ensuring a positive learning environment.
  • Assisted in the implementation of individualized education plans for children with diverse needs.
  • Monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers on developmental milestones and behaviors.
  • Contributed to a more organized classroom setting by maintaining accurate records on student attendance, assignments, and progress reports.

Admin Assistant

JCYC
05.2022 - 01.2023
  • Regulated filing systems
  • Facilitated the distribution of paychecks
  • Managed office supplies inventory, ensuring timely procurement and cost-effectiveness.
  • Developed and maintained filing systems, improving document retrieval processes.

Campaign Volunteer

Home of Chicken & Waffles
11.2021 - 02.2022
  • Passed out flyers and helped campaign for Derreck Johnson’s mayoral election
  • Assisted in developing outreach strategies to increase community awareness and participation.
  • Collaborated with team members to create promotional materials for campaign initiatives.
  • Traveled with campaign team to help organize support at different locations.

Volunteer Farm Hand

City Slicker Farms
09.2021 - 01.2022
  • Pulled weeds, harvested vegetables and fruits, fed and maintained chickens
  • Managed inventory of tools and supplies, ensuring availability for daily tasks and volunteer projects.
  • Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.

Finance Intern

Worth Financial Services
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • Reconciled checks and bank accounts, created excel sheets, enter data in database
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline budgeting procedures and improve efficiency.
  • Supported preparation of monthly financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.
  • Maintained accurate, up-to-date financial spreadsheets and databases for reliable reference.
  • Prepared and posted financial journal entries using technically relevant software.

Babysitter

Private Employers
01.2009 - 01.2020
  • Took care of children, ages 5 - 13, including preparing meals, homework support and getting ready for bedtime.
  • Managed schedules, coordinating transportation for school drop-offs and extracurricular activities.
  • Enhanced household routines by establishing consistent mealtime and bedtime practices for children.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.

Food Service Volunteer

Private Employers
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Served Food, snacks, drinks at a food stand for Bay Area Lion’s football team.
  • Assisted in daily meal preparation, ensuring compliance with food safety standards.
  • Assisted kitchen staff with meal preparation for faster and more efficient service.
  • Served meals to guests with professionalism, ensuring an enjoyable dining experience.

Education

12th Grade -

Leadership Public Schools
Oakland
01.2022

Current Junior Year - Psychology

South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC
12-2026

Skills

  • Languages: Basic Spanish and English
  • Computer: Can use both Macs and PCs
  • Reliable, patient, and consistent
  • Flexible and punctual
  • Effective communicator
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Cleaning and sanitizing
  • Classroom support

Awards

Honor Roll (9th - 12th Grade), Honorable Mock Trial Mention (2021), Dean’s List (2022)

Timeline

Teacher's Assistant

Guidry's Early Child Care
06.2023 - 08.2025

Admin Assistant

JCYC
05.2022 - 01.2023

Campaign Volunteer

Home of Chicken & Waffles
11.2021 - 02.2022

Volunteer Farm Hand

City Slicker Farms
09.2021 - 01.2022

Finance Intern

Worth Financial Services
01.2020 - 01.2022

Food Service Volunteer

Private Employers
01.2018 - 01.2019

Babysitter

Private Employers
01.2009 - 01.2020

12th Grade -

Leadership Public Schools

Current Junior Year - Psychology

South Carolina State University