Compassionate, creative and effective individual with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher
Cal-Tot Childcare Center
10.2019 - 08.2021
Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities.
Chose optimum curriculum for each class and devised creative daily lesson plans to meet requirements and needs of different learners.
Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
Observed and recorded teacher methods to suggest improvements and increase student interest.
Planned and prepared activities for preschool aged students.
Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to continuously support student development and personal growth.
Established and enforced rules related to respect and personal responsibility in classroom.
Developed and optimized rich learning environment by capitalizing on diverse engagement strategies and enriching teaching techniques.
Bank Teller
US Bank National Association
04.2019 - 11.2019
Built and strengthened customer relationships by leveraging excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Accessed computerized financial information to answer questions related to specific accounts.
Monitored customer behaviors and upheld strict protocols to prevent theft of assets.
Completed special procedures for customers such as ordering new checks, stopping payments or investigating identity theft.
Reconciled cash drawer and resolved discrepancies.
Assisted customers with compromised debit cards and issued new credentials.
Removed mutilated currency from circulation.
Counted and packaged currency and coins.
Completed highly accurate, high-volume money counts via both manual and machine-driven approaches.
Provided customer records on demand, including account statements and copies of checks.
Logged cashier's checks and other transactions to maintain accuracy of account records.
Assisted customers with setting up or closing accounts, completing loan applications and signing up for new services.
Educated customers on use of banking website and mobile apps.
Answered telephone inquiries on banking products, including checking, savings, loans and lines of credit.
Learned about customer's financial needs, established trust and optimized sales opportunities resulting in quality customer service.
Identified sales opportunities and referred customers to branch partners in financial services.
Greeted and collected tickets of patrons at fundraising events.
Assisted patrons with seating by giving directions and lighting paths.
Provided information about current and future events at facility.
Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
Served customers in a friendly, efficient manner following outlined steps of service.
Provided customer service by selling tickets and merchandise, answering questions and distributing programs.
Greeted customers with smile and provided friendly, knowledgeable service.
Teacher
Catalina Kid Ventures
02.2018 - 11.2019
Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and student-centered learning.
Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to reinforce student participation and hands-on learning.
Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations including creative curriculum.
Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives in science, english, and math.
Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.
Promoted physical, mental and social development by implementing classroom games and outdoor recreational activities.
Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
Developed and taught lessons on relevant children's books, poems, movies and themes to promote student interest of Children's Literature as avenue of study.
Teacher's Aide
Dove Day School
08.2013 - 05.2015
Distributed learning materials such as worksheets, textbooks and supplemental activities.
Participated in professional development opportunities and attended in-services and seminars.
Prepared teaching materials and set up audio-visual equipment for lead teacher.
Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety and security.
Promoted physical, mental and social development by implementing classroom games and outdoor recreational activities.
Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
Assisted teachers with supervision and care of group of 12 children.
Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Took daily attendance, notifying classroom teacher immediately of any student absences.
Completed and filed daily paperwork for classroom activities, including meal count sheets and attendance logs.
Supported classroom activities, including tutoring, grading homework and reviewing exams.
Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
Retained interest and maximized receptive learning by educating students using hands-on instructional techniques.
Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
Private Nanny
Todd & Christina
09.2021 - Current
Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication about each child''s progress and needs.
Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young child.
Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
Established clear expectations for behavior, setting boundaries to create a respectful atmosphere within the home.
Implemented daily routines for optimal child development and created a structured environment.
Conducted regular safety checks and maintained a clean, hazard-free environment for the children at all times.
Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
Assisted with homework and school projects, fostering a love for learning in the children.
Provided safe transportation to and from school, extracurricular activities, and other events.
Special Ed / PreK Teacher/Program Support at Tiny Tot Child Development CenterSpecial Ed / PreK Teacher/Program Support at Tiny Tot Child Development Center