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TEACHER
Professional Summary

Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness.

Skills
  • Extremely Organized
  • Team Leader
  • Perfectionist
  • Outgoing
  • Fast Learner
  • Dependable
  • Team Liaison
  • Self-Motivated
  • Strong Written and Verbal Communication
  • Delegates Responsibility Productively
  • Creative
  • CPR and First Aid
  • Customer service skills
  • Focus
  • Instructor
  • People skills
Work History
11/2019 - CurrentTeacher | Strictly Pediatrics Center - Maryland Heights, Missouri
  • As a preschool teacher I am responsible for interactions with parents, students, and staff.
  • Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Observed and evaluated students' performance, behavior, social development and physical health.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and student centered learning.
  • Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
  • Connected with parents to promote involvement.
  • Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
01/2019 - CurrentWaitress | Chevys Fresh Mex - St. Louis, Missouri
  • Kept server areas clean and stocked during service hours to increase efficiency while serving tables.
  • Stayed up to date on menu changes to offer current and accurate information, answer questions and help customers select optimal meal choices based on individual preferences.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
  • Used correct cleaning, sanitizing and food handling procedures to maintain optimal protections for customers.
  • Greeted new customers, discussed specials, took drink orders and built immediate positive connections with guests.
  • Handled customer complaints professionally, resolving issues through diplomatic acknowledgment and commitment to service.
08/2014 - 12/2019Swim Instructor, Swim Coordinator, Lifeguard, Manager, and Lifeguard Instructor | Midwest Pool Management - Maryland Heights, MO
  • As a swim coordinator, I made schedules for each instructor along with dealing with conflicts or issues a parent or instructor may have.
  • I often times helped create a plan with instructors that is most beneficial for their students learning style when they were struggling to come up with the best plan along with providing training and new ideas for the instructors to use in classes.
  • As a lifeguard, I learned people skills and strong communication skills with both coworkers and patrons.
  • As a manager, I was in charge of making sure everyone was on time and in uniform.
  • Trained new lifeguards in optimal behaviors and protective techniques.
  • Attentively watch over swimmers being quick to identify those in distress.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows to meet any daily demand.
  • Complied with pool policies and procedures and offered suggestions to staff to maximize safety awareness.
  • Completed basic maintenance and repairs to keep pools functioning properly.
  • Garnered valuable swim instruction to patrons of various ages to build confidence, strength, and skills in positive learning environment.
  • Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
09/2009 - 04/2016Preschool Childcare Assistant Director | Concord Church - St. Louis, Missouri
  • In this position, I was responsible for creating a schedule for my employees for their shifts, along with a schedule for them to follow each night for the kids.
  • Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
  • I was responsible for several children at a time and making sure that there was a fun, safe environment for each child.
  • I planned activities that were age appropriate and could be individualized to a child's specific needs if necessary.
  • I worked with parents to ensure safety and cover the basics such as allergies and emergency contact information, along with any concerns they may have with their child such as illness, nap time, etc.
  • In November of 2017-May 2018 I took on the role of an assistant teacher in the music and gross motor room at Concord Church as well.
  • In this position I helped create lesson plans for the day and week based on the level and age of the kids we had in the classroom that day.
  • I learned how to really develop and change my plans around to fit each specific age group without having to come up with a completely different lesson plan for each group every day.
  • I was also responsible for helping the children redirect when they lost focus or were doing something they were not supposed to be doing during a lesson.
  • I also took on the role of lead teacher for a couple of weeks whilst the lead teacher was out for medical leave.
Education
Expected in 06/2020St. Louis Community College, Saint Louis, MOAssociate of Arts:

St. Louis community college- General Studies

  • Coursework in English, Psychology and Child Development
South Technical High School, St. Louis, MissouriEarly Childhood Development and Education
Oakville Senior High, St. Louis, MissouriHigh School Diploma:
  • Received Scholarship for a full ride to Avila University's Radiology Department.
  • Graduated with 3.2 GPA
  • Played soccer
  • Set builder for theater
  • German club
  • Choir
Accomplishments
  • I am an Instructor, CPR, and first aid certified through Starguard.
  • Curriculum Development - Tailored educational curriculum to students with range of learning styles, disabilities, strengths, and weaknesses. Developed innovative semester lesson plans and practical application exercises for classroom.
  • Served as a Teacher's Assistant in a high school Intro to Physics class in 2016.
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Strictly Pediatrics Center
  • Chevys Fresh Mex
  • Midwest Pool Management
  • Concord Church

School Attended

  • St. Louis Community College
  • South Technical High School
  • Oakville Senior High

Job Titles Held:

  • Teacher
  • Waitress
  • Swim Instructor, Swim Coordinator, Lifeguard, Manager, and Lifeguard Instructor
  • Preschool Childcare Assistant Director

Degrees

  • Associate of Arts :
    Early Childhood Development and Education
    High School Diploma :

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