Alexandra Kingkade
Carmichael
Summary
Compassionate and motivated early childhood educator with strong leadership, organization, and problem-solving skills. Known for being dependable, adaptable, and quick to learn, with a passion for fostering positive relationships among staff, children, and families. Dedicated to supporting team collaboration, maintaining high-quality educational standards, and contributing to the overall growth and success of the preschool community.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Cadence Academy Preschool
Roseville, CA
05.2019 - Current
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for toddler-age children.
- Distributed quarterly progress assessments and milestone reports to each parent.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
- Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing all learning styles.
- Enforced behavior expectations at all times.
- Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods.
- Knowledge on how to use CRM, School Care Works and other links on the Hub.
- Conducted closing and opening procedures.
- Assisted admin team with newsletters, safety procedures, and team building exercises.
Sales Associate
Lakeshore Learning Materials
Roseville, CA
06.2016 - 02.2018
- Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.
- Maintained knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines, payment policies and security practices.
- Answered incoming telephone calls to provide information about products, services, store hours, policies and promotions.
- Kept apprised of emerging trends and provided informative customer service to assist in product selection.
- Retained product, service and company policy knowledge to serve as resource for both coworkers and customers.
- Assisted customers by finding needed supplies items and checking inventory for items at other locations.
- Offered product and service consultations and employed upselling techniques.
- Sold various products by explaining unique features and educating customers on proper application.
- Helped customers sign up for loyalty programs and submitted completed paperwork.
Noon Duty Aide
San Juan Unified School District
Citrus Heights, CA
08.2014 - 06.2017
- Supervised group behaviors and utilized modification techniques.
- Used non-lunch hours to help teachers with any classroom or student requirement.
- Patrolled cafeteria throughout lunch periods to check for spills and help students.
- Applied proactive and resourceful nature to create a pleasant atmosphere for children.
- Helped resolve conflicts among children.
- Stayed in contact with teachers to achieve the best education for children.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bella Vista High School
Fair Oaks, CA05-2014
Bachelor of Arts - Child And Adolescent Development
California State University Sacramento
Sacramento, CA05-2025
No Degree - ECE 420- Admin 1
American River College
Sacramento, CA07-2026
Emerging Leaders Program - Early Childhood Education
Cadence Academy Preschool
Roseville, CA08-2026
Skills
- Effective listening
- Effectively work with parents
- Positive reinforcement
- Classroom organization
- Activity planning
- Safety procedures
- CPR/First-aid certified
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Certified in Early Childhood Education
- Customer service
- Team building
- Supervision
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Cadence Academy Preschool
05.2019 - Current
Sales Associate
Lakeshore Learning Materials
06.2016 - 02.2018
Noon Duty Aide
San Juan Unified School District
08.2014 - 06.2017
High School Diploma -
Bella Vista High School
Bachelor of Arts - Child And Adolescent Development
California State University Sacramento
No Degree - ECE 420- Admin 1
American River College
Emerging Leaders Program - Early Childhood Education
Cadence Academy Preschool