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
San Francisco
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
Oakland
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
Oakland
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
Oakland
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
Oakland
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
Berkeley
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
Oakland01.2022
Current Junior Year - Psychology
South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC12-2026
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