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PRESCHOOL LEAD TEACHER
Summary

I am a ambitious, hardworking, motivated, and driven person who works well with others. I strive to create better opportunities for myself and believe that hard work, respecting others, and learning as much as one can is the key. At the moment, I am a talented Early Education professional offering 8 years of coordinating activities to promote physical, social, emotional and intellectual growth. Well-versed in positive reinforcement and behavior redirection. Skilled in cultivating nurturing and inclusive environments rooted in curiosity and development. I am a enthusiastic Lead Teacher versed in improving teaching strategies and student understanding of material and eager to help struggling students excel. However, I am always looking to learn new things and acquire new skills.

Skills
  • Childcare requirements
  • Analytical decision making
  • Safety precautions
  • Staff development
  • Training and Development
  • Lesson planning
  • Team building
  • Excellent classroom management
  • Arts and crafts aptitude
  • Effective listening
  • CPR/First-aid certified
  • Social skills development
  • Calm and patient
  • Effectively work with parents
  • Schedule creation and maintenance
  • Conflict resolution techniques
Experience
Calvary Little Friends | Tuscaloosa, ALPreschool Lead Teacher10/2018 - Current
  • Administered and documented results of student assessments.
  • Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
  • Distributed quarterly progress assessments and milestone reports to each parent.
  • Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods with children.
  • Increased student academic performance by diversifying teaching techniques.
  • Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing all learning styles.
  • Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
  • Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
  • Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
  • Taught children foundational skills such as colors, shapes and letters.
  • Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication.
  • Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for toddler-age children.
  • Incorporated music, art and theater into lesson planning.
  • Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies such as games and crafts for experiential learning.
  • Observed children to record development.
  • Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods.
  • Maintained child-friendly environment with access to outdoor activities.
  • Observed children for signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorders and speech problems.
  • Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
  • Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists.
  • Collaborated with colleagues on developing new classroom projects and monthly themes.
  • Enforced behavior expectations at all times.
Ruby Tuesday | Tuscaloosa, ALWaitress09/2014 - 09/2017
  • Communicated with kitchen staff frequently to stay up-to-date on supply availability and potential customer wait times.
  • Addressed concerns or complaints quickly to improve service and escalated more advanced issues to management for resolution.
  • Confirmed customers' ages for alcohol service and discontinued service to intoxicated guests.
  • Prepared salads, appetizers and set up garnish stations to assist kitchen staff.
  • Completed closing duties by emptying trash, safeguarding alcohol and polishing silverware.
  • Minimized customer wait times by efficiently taking and filling large volume of orders each day.
  • Increased sales of high margin menu items through effective upselling.
  • Served plated dinners, buffet-style dinners and passed hors d'oeuvres for parties.
  • Checked on guests to verify satisfaction with meals and suggested additional items to increase restaurant sales.
  • Maximized beverage sales by suggesting appropriate food and drink pairings to suit unique customer preferences.
  • Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials, wine and desserts to increase profits.
  • Assisted kitchen staff with food counts by determining number of items required for complete service.
  • Answered phone inquiries to schedule and confirm reservations, record takeout orders and respond to service questions.
  • Updated repeat customers on menu changes and new food and beverage offerings to maintain quality service relationships.
  • Stocked server areas with supplies before, during and after shifts to boost performance of serving staff.
  • Maintained accuracy while handling payments, giving change and printing receipts to customers.
  • Arranged place settings with fresh tablecloths, tableware and flowers to beautify table.
  • Educated guests on daily specials and appetizers, entrees, desserts and other menu items.
  • Applied safe food handling and optimal cleaning strategies to protect customers from foodborne illness and maintain proper sanitation.
Adam Bishop Center | Jasper , ALChild Mental and Behavior Specialist06/2011 - 03/2017
  • Developed individual educational plans designed to promote educational, physical and social development.
  • Delivered specialized classroom instruction to students with developmental disorders.
  • Fostered positive and trusting relationships with students to increase engagement.
  • Supported children and their families by using a varieties of tactics.
  • Developing age appropriate strategies to minimize trauma and increase understanding of emotions and medical diagnosis through treatment plans using therapeutic play, education, preparation, and activities that promote growth and development.
  • Advocating for special needs of children and their families.
  • Providing and communicated with parents and understanding their needs, concerns and problem solving any situation.
Education and Training
Walker High School | Jasper, ALHigh School Diploma05/2013
  • Advanced Diploma
  • Honors Society Member
  • M.A.C. Member
  • Math Club Member
  • Varsity Softball throughout School
The University Of Alabama | Tuscaloosa, ALSome College (No Degree) in Journalism, Print
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Calvary Little Friends
  • Ruby Tuesday
  • Adam Bishop Center

School Attended

  • Walker High School
  • The University Of Alabama

Job Titles Held:

  • Preschool Lead Teacher
  • Waitress
  • Child Mental and Behavior Specialist

Degrees

  • High School Diploma
    Some College (No Degree) in Journalism, Print

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