Shanay Washington
To work and grow in a school or daycare environment to further my experience and expand my knowledge that I can put to good use in the future. Shreveport, LA 71105
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An Lead Teacher for 4 years, Floater for 2years, and Assistant Teacher for 5 years of experience in child-care facilities. I’m seeking an Assistant position with a school or facility that can further my experience, learn new things, and help me grow as I further my career in Early Childhood Education. Acknowledged as caring, patient, and nurturing who works well with others to get the job done. Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Teacher Assistant
Southfield School - Shreveport, LA
January 2022 to Present
Assisting the teacher and children with activities and needs of the class room. Nursery Teacher
St. Joseph Catholic Church - Shreveport, LA
July 2020 to Present
Interacting with one year olds, teaching them developmental skills, circle time, reading, potty training, cleaning and sanitizing toys at the end of the day. Lead Key Holder/ Sales Associate
The Children's Place
November 2017 to May 2020
• Assisting customers with their needs of items in the store and online
• Filling online orders for in store and to be shipped out daily
• Breaking down shipment getting merchandise out on the floor in timely matter
• Build walls with change of seasons
• Keeping up with daily sales and reports to report throughout day
• Nightly duties end of the day paperwork, sending numbers in, and checking email
• Submitting payroll on Sundays
• Counting down registers at closing
Floater/Teacher Assistant
St. James Episcopal Day School - Alexandria, LA
September 2013 to April 2020
• Engaging with children from 6weeks to 4years old
• Feeding, changing, and potty training 2year olds
• Circle time with older kids and floor time with infants
• Finger painting, stroller rides, and gym time for the older ones
• Chapel on Wednesdays with children 1 to 4years old
• Washing sheets daily, wiping cribs and mats down daily
• Sanitizing toys in bleach water daily, taking trash out and making sure nursery or classroom is ready for the next day.
Accomplishments
I loved being a able to have the experience of both floater and Teacher Assistance because it gave me a chance to get to know and learn every child individually and most of all I got to meet all the parents of each child. I enjoyed smiles and watching them grow and the assurance of me making them feel safe when their parents would have to leave.
Infant Teacher
Ross Daycare Center - Alexandria, LA
December 2009 to July 2013
• Engaging with infants
• Maintaining a daily schedule/ routine with them
• Feeding and changing them
• Floor time/ tummy time, and activities to help with developmental skills
• Reading and singing nursery rhymes
• Cleaning the room/ wiping cribs down, sanitizing toys, and making sure things are ready for the next day
Accomplishments
Being able to get 10 babies on the same schedule and daily routine that parents could incorporate into the their schedule on the weekend.
Lead Key Holder
Tuesday Morning, Inc - Alexandria, LA
March 2009 to October 2012
• Assisting customers with items in the store or online ordering
• Zoning aisles making sure items were put on proper place
• Counting down cash registers and safe at the beginning and the end of shift making sure both balanced out
• Unloading truck, putting out merchandise in timely matter, and marking down items that went on sale
• Nightly duties making sure items were picked up off the floor, bathrooms cleaned, Rugs were vacuum, counting down registers for nightly deposits and locking the store up. Infant Teacher
St Rita's Child Development Center - Alexandria, LA May 2009 to September 2009
Floater/Assistant Teacher
Calvary Baptist Church - Alexandria, LA
September 2008 to January 2009
Cashier/Sales Associate
Life Uniforms - Alexandria, LA
September 2008 to December 2008
Floater/Assistant Teacher
Discovery House - Alexandria, LA
July 2007 to September 2008
Cashier/Customer Service
JCPenney - Alexandria, LA
October 2007 to April 2008
Cahier/Customer Service
The Formal Place - Alexandria, LA
November 2006 to July 2007
Cashier
McDonald's - Alexandria, LA
April 2006 to April 2007
Cashier
Sabarro Pizza - Alexandria, LA
August 2005 to January 2006
Education
College in Medical Billing & Coding
Blue Cliff College-Alexandria - Alexandria, LA
January 2021 to Present
Associate in Early Childhood Education
Ashworth University
April 2020 to Present
Certificate in Childcare Development
Ashworth University online
April 2009 to December 2010
High school diploma in General Studies
Peabody Magnet High School - Alexandria, LA
August 2003 to May 2007
Skills
• Cashiering (8 years)
• Customer Service (8 years)
• Sales Experience
• Childcare (10+ years)
• Retail Sales (8 years)
• Merchandising
• Cash Handling (10+ years)
• Pricing
• Leadership
• Experience with Children (10+ years)
• Toddler Care (10+ years)
• Medical Coding
• Early Childhood Education
• Babysitting (10+ years)
Certifications and Licenses
CPR
First Aid Certification