Creative and energetic Early Childhood Education professional with expertise in overseeing every aspect of classroom and childcare services. This includes experience in activity planning, daily classroom instruction, and safety improvement measures in all core functions. Strengths in strategic planning, group facilitation, strong problem solving, project management, and organizational skills coupled with excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. Accustomed to working within a high-pressure and fast paced environment.
Accomplishments
Volunteered to co-chair and organize Stage Crafter's Community Theater children's program to gain positive publicity for the organization.
Volunteered to work with and choreograph multiple shows for Shalimar United Methodist Youth Choir.
Member at Large on the Board of Stage Crafter's Community Theater.
Volunteered with Shalimar United Methodist Children's Ministry and Youth Ministry since 2012.
Skills
Professional caregiver
Performance improvement
Student counseling
Child development
Classroom management
Differentiated instruction
Group and individual instruction
Early Childhood Education
Lesson Planning
Works well with others
Team building, leader and player
Communication skills
Community outreach
Complex problem solving
Fast learner
Inventory control
Organizational skills
Work History
Three Year Old Preschool Teacher, 09/2019 - Current Moonrise Hotel – Saint Louis, MO,
Providing academic, spiritual, and physical development for children 2-5 years of age.
Maintaining a well-controlled classroom by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
Promoting sensory development by providing access to different textures.
Observing children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developing strategies to improve assistance.
Educating students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
Sanitizing toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Ensuring 100% compliance with all state and federal regulations.
Consulting with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and supporting continuing education strategies.
Appling play-based strategies, including crafts and games, to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Giving one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Allowing for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
Promoting physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
Bar Manager , 02/2017 - 10/2019 Tommy Bahama – Charleston, SC,
Capitalized on opportunities to advance operations and mixology knowledge, enhancing customer service with refined and current expertise.
Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
Consulted with managers to organize special events and promotions such as trivia nights to bring in new customers.
Handled escalated customer concerns with speed and knowledgeable support to achieve optimal satisfaction and maintain long-term loyalty.
Reduced labor costs by improving employee schedules and workflows to capitalize on individual strengths and better meet forecasted customer demands.
Handled money, balanced tills, processed credit card payment batches and prepared bank deposits, maintaining 100% accuracy.
Handled $1000s cash on daily basis, which built trustworthiness and loyalty with owners.
Reduced health risks and safety hazards by preparing beverage products consistently while creating cleaning schedules, restocking items and sanitizing equipment to adhere to health department standards.
Recruited, hired and trained staff on bar practices, customer service standards and productivity strategies.
Motivated and disciplined employees and implemented new mentoring program, which increased worker morale.
Store Manager, 02/2014 - 07/2016 A Cupcakery By The Sea – City, STATE,
Promoted team collaboration, performance and efficiency by fostering healthy environments focused on mutual success.
Kept inventories accurate with daily cycle counts and monthly audits to identify and resolve variances.
Delivered positive results by controlling monthly operations budget and limiting financial discrepancies.
Supervised guests at front counter, answering questions regarding products.
Minimized on-site cash with frequent deposits and high accuracy in predicting operations.
Coached sales associates on product knowledge by using training tools.
Completed all point of sale opening and closing procedures, including counting contents of cash register.
Managed inventory control, cash control and store opening and closing procedures.
Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
Upheld and communicated store programs and standards to employees for optimal quality, freshness, safety and cleanliness.
Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
Education
Early Childhood Education : Child Development, Expected in - Continuing Education - , GPA:
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