Keala May
Menifee
Summary
Dynamic ECE Teacher with a proven track record at J4K Preschool, adept at implementing engaging early learning activities and fostering parent engagement. Skilled in curriculum implementation and cash handling, I excel in team collaboration and creating nurturing environments that promote children's social and emotional growth.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
ECE Teacher
J4K Preschool
Murrieta
09.2024 - Current
- Implemented hands-on activities to enhance early childhood learning experiences.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's developmental milestones.
- Assessed student progress through observations and informal evaluations.
- Facilitated group activities encouraging teamwork and cooperation among students.
- Maintained a safe and organized classroom adhering to health standards.
- Created an engaging classroom environment through creative use of educational materials.
- Integrated play-based activities into daily routines to promote social skills development among children.
- Encouraged children's emotional and physical development through age-appropriate activities.
- Created a nurturing classroom environment promoting social and emotional growth.
- Utilized Brightwheel for efficient classroom management and communication.
- Possessed a teaching permit, demonstrating adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Implemented Frog Street curriculum to enhance early childhood education.
Department Manager
McDonald’s
Suncity
06.2010 - 09.2024
- As a department manager at McDonald’s, I supervise the crew on my shifts, and oversee that the store is meeting expectations and quotas.
- I manage the floor, making sure everyone gets breaks, lunches, and deals with customer relations.
- I cash out registers at the end of my shifts, and then make bank deposits.
- I have 12 years of POS experience, and 7 years of management experience.
- I assist the store manager in inventory control, sales control, and help to meet targets every day.
- Addressed customer complaints promptly to maintain satisfaction and loyalty.
- Organized promotional events to enhance community engagement and brand visibility.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure smooth flow of operations across multiple teams.
- Trained and mentored staff on customer service standards and procedures.
- Implemented health and safety protocols to ensure compliance with regulations.
Instructional Aide
Menifee Union School District
09.2015 - 05.2017
- Assisted an educator in the classroom for children with cognitive disabilities, including but not limited to cerebral palsy, autism, and Down syndrome.
- Helped assist with motorize skills and to help them focus on what the teacher was displaying or showing on the whiteboard or projector.
- Assisted the kids on the playground, making sure they come and line up when the bell rings.
Park Aide
County Of Riverside
07.2014 - 01.2017
- As part of the Parks and Open Spaces team, I have provided many levels of service that have allowed me to help the district meet its needs.
- I have worked 2 years in the year round Summer Camps with this year overseeing the program on site.
- With my title I have had to handle cash, control supply inventory and order to meet programs daily needs, make/receive deposits, make executive decisions for fluidity of the program, coordinate staff schedules, utilize incident reports to ensure safety of the workplace by executing county polices and safety procedures, as well as maintain the happiness of the public.
- Alongside working and helping develop the summer camps, I have also done clerical work at various County owned community centers.
- At the centers, I have opened and closed the office, built spreadsheets for facility use, greeted visitors and answered phones, maintained files, scheduled appointments for center coordinators, as well as handle daily tasks on computers such as transmitting data or making various graphical material for the promotion of county sponsored events.
- I also have experience in set up and tear down of outdoor events, as well as heavy lifting from bounce houses to generators.
Front Desk Receptionist
Lakeland Village Community Center
Lakeland Village
05.2016 - 07.2016
- Assisted in taking payments for yoga, Zumba, and other classes that were held at the center.
- Answered calls and scheduled events.
- Provided information about the surrounding events that were going on in the city.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Child and Human Development
Arizona State University Online
Tempe, AZ05-2021
General Education -
Mohave Community College
Kingman, AZHigh School Diploma -
Paloma Valley High School
Menifee, CASkills
- 50 WPM
- Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Outlook
- OSX
- Customer service
- Cash handling
- Team collaboration
- Curriculum implementation
- Early learning activities
- Parent engagement
References
- Liset Lagunas, Park Aide, Co-Worker, 951-490-2852
- Kimberly Encinas, Shift Manager, Friend, 951-534-2996
- Christa Lizarraga, Teacher, Friend, 951-660-8256
Skills And Certifications
- Introduction to Management, Southern California Region
- English, fluent
- Spanish, moderate
- 50 WPM, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OSX
Timeline
ECE Teacher
J4K Preschool
09.2024 - Current
Front Desk Receptionist
Lakeland Village Community Center
05.2016 - 07.2016
Instructional Aide
Menifee Union School District
09.2015 - 05.2017
Park Aide
County Of Riverside
07.2014 - 01.2017
Department Manager
McDonald’s
06.2010 - 09.2024
Bachelor of Science - Child and Human Development
Arizona State University Online
General Education -
Mohave Community College
High School Diploma -
Paloma Valley High School
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