Kind and compassionate employee dedicated to creating an atmosphere that is stimulating and encouraging to all people. Enjoys using modern technology in the workplace. Goal-driven person with years of experience providing top-notch education to employees. Hardworking and reliable with excellent leadership development skills.
Skills
Networking
Issues resolution
Flexible and adaptive
Relationship development
Photography experience
Social skills
Product knowledge
Experience
Teacher, 08/2015 to Current Ymca Maryland – Baltimore, MD,
Collaborated with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning and student engagement.
Strengthened parent-teacher and parent-child communication by holding regular parent-teacher conferences.
Taught students fundamental building blocks and advanced concepts.
Motivated students to be more engaged in classes through applying positive reinforcement techniques.
Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
Taught students in various stages of cognitive, linguistic, social and emotional development.
Applied proactive behavior management techniques for classroom discipline.
Taught children foundational skills such as colors, shapes and letters.
Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
Enforced behavior expectations at all times.
Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists.
Maintained child-friendly environment with access to outdoor activities.
Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods.
Performed assessments on each child and documented results.
Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies such as games and crafts for experiential learning.
Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
Incorporated music, art and theater into lesson planning.
Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods with children.
Picture Studio Manager, 08/2012 to 08/2013 North Country Academy – Peoria, AZ,
Assigned tasks to associates to fit skill levels and maximize team performance.
Facilitated exceptional sales and performance results by focusing on continuous improvement approaches and capitalizing on emerging market opportunities.
Evaluated store performance by receiving, analyzing and incorporating feedback from store inspections to implement action plans for improvements.
Greeted and encouraged feedback from customers, using feedback to implement positive changes within store.
Decreased costs significantly by negotiating with vendors and suppliers for better prices.
Opened and closed store by processing daily paperwork, balancing register drawers, producing staffing schedules and preparing deposits.
Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill team vacancies by posting openings in local newspapers, job boards and sharing details via social media platforms.
Collaborated with staff to maximize customer satisfaction, streamline procedures and improve bottom-line profitability.
Trained current employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles at all times.
Implemented merchandising plans to drive profitability, collaborating with visual merchandising team to develop strategies.
Established and created training programs to enhance employee knowledge of best practices, resulting in improved customer satisfaction.
Drove financial performance of assigned areas by verifying achieved sales and profit goals and implementing plans to correct deficiencies.
Lead Two's Teacher, 11/2009 to 08/2012 Bright Horizons Family Solutons – Arlington Heights, IL,
Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for toddler-age children.
Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication.
Taught children foundational skills such as colors, shapes and letters.
Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing all learning styles.
Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies such as games and crafts for experiential learning.
Disciplined children and recommended other measures to correct behavior.
Mediated talks between parents and teachers regarding disciplinary concerns.
Supervised circle time, free play, outside play and learning and developmental activities.
Built stable, consistent and positive environment for two year old children.
Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing and crafts.
Incorporated music and art activities to encourage creativity and expression.
Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
Communicated with children's parents and guardians about daily activities, behaviors and problems.
Managed general housekeeping duties, including feeding, diapering, resting, and cleanup.
Offered stimulating curriculum accommodating all learning styles.
Upheld all CPR and Texas regulated certifications.
Assistant Director, 09/2007 to 11/2009 Achievers Learning Center – City, STATE,
Directed teams of professionals in special projects and daily operations.
Handled incoming and outgoing correspondence, including mail, e-mail and faxes.
Created comprehensive progress reports on all programs to show progress.
Created all reports on time and adhered to strict billing deadlines.
Implemented procedures to increase overall productivity.
Produced and distributed team newsletters, email updates and other forms of communication.
Met all recordkeeping and reporting requirements.
Trained managers and staff on information and duties required for daily activities.
Coached and guided teachers on day-to-day operations and company processes.
Mentored and supported new employees on industry practices and business operations.
Worked closely and followed up with colleagues regarding documentation, operational issues and materials ordering
Monitored team compliance with established safety and health guidelines.
Monitored employee adherence to occupational health and safety protocols.
Education and Training
High School Diploma: , Expected in 05/2007 Abilene High School - Abilene, TX GPA:
: , Expected in Texas Tech University - Lubbock, TX GPA:
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