Lakissa Washington
Preschool Teacher
Union City, GA 30291
ad4wpt@r.postjobfree.com
As a self directed, action-oriented professional with more than 17 years of experience in early education. I enjoy working in a fast paced position where I can assist others while challenging and expanding my knowledge and understanding of the task at hand. I am seeking a position that will utilize my skills and experience and offer the chance for advancement and the opportunity to gain new skills and experience.
Work Experience
Event Product Demonstrator and Event Specialist
Crossmark
August 2013 to Present
Responsibilities
Demostrate the product to customers, promote good features of products, answer questions and promote sales with promotional recipe books, food, supplies or pamphelets to encourage customers to purchase. Prepare the overall attractiveness of the venue for the event. Skills Used
Manage and coordinate product, describe the content of the products, retail, customer service Preschool Lead Teacher
La Petite Academy
August 2012 to Present
Responsibilities
Write and implement lesson plans and daily activites, maintain and foster positive and constructive interaction with children and parents. Participate in preschool portion of parent tours to promote class enrollment. Recognize and respect appropriate parent/child confidentiality. Encourage parental involvement and support child's relationship with family. Pre K Lead Teacher
La Petite Academy
August 2001 to May 2012
Develop and instruct age appropriate lesson plans that encourage physical, emotional, social, and academic growth. Maintain ongoing knowledge of curriculum. Create an enviroment that foster and showcase age-appropriate learning. Maintain individual students portfolios including skill checklist, work samples, and narrative report on areas of improvement. Provide parents with weekly communication and perform Parent - Teacher Conference. Lead Server/Trainer/Host
Bennigan's Restaurant
March 1998 to December 2001
Take accurate orders and partnering with team members to serve food and beverages that meet or exceed guest expectation. Provide friendly and attentive service that makes guest feel well taken care of and build their intent to return. Engage in friendly conversation as you seat guest in a timely fashion. Manage waiting list during high volume. Trained new employers. Design and implement in store marketing promotion.
Education
Associate in Early Childhood and Management
Atlanta Technical College
2004
Awards
Teacher of the Year
May 2016
Additional Information
Skills
• Early Childhood Intervention
• Individualized Education Plans
• Student Assessment
• Thematic Units
• Parent-Teacher Conference