High School Early Childhood

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Tupelo, MS *****

DRANIKA JONES

************@*****.***

662-***-**** (mobile)

• Works well with people of any age group and/or ethnic background

• Is knowledgeable and experienced in working with children of all ages

• Is a reliable volunteer and community service contributor

• Has great communication skills

• Types 65 wpm, Proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, and Internet Explorer

• Has taken and passed courses in English and Microsoft Applications I and II EDUCATION

Early Childhood Education Ashford University, San Diego, CA General Education Mississippi Delta Community College, Moorhead, MS High School Diploma Gentry High School, Indianola, MS PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Lee County Juvenile Detention Center Tupelo, MS

Correctional Officer July 2022 – December 2023

• Escorts offenders to and from places of confinement

• Assists in the supervision of feeding offenders and enforces regulations of sanitation and personal care

• Makes rounds of inside and outside of all buildings and maintains counts of offenders

• Advises resident of personal concerns

BlueSky Tupelo, MS

Cashier January 2018 – March 2022

• Greeted customers and attended to their needs

• Prepared food for customers

• Counted money before and after shift

• Made bank deposits

• Logged information into the computer

• Made and printed reports on daily money count

Wildwood Tupelo, MS

Nursery Day Care Worker May 2016 – November 2017

• Read to infants

• Sterilized bottles, prepared formula, and fed infants

• Dressed infants and changed diapers

• Kept beds washed down and sheets clean

• Maintained a clean, safe play environment

• Observed, monitored, and worked with infants’ motor and interaction skills Kids University Indianola, MS

Toddler Teacher May 2014 – April 2016

• Prepared toddlers for Kindergarten

• Read to children and taught them numbers and colors in Spanish, nursery rhymes, and shapes

• Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, toilet habits, and washing their hands properly at the right times

• Observed and monitored children’s play activities, indoors and out

• Regulated children’s rest periods

• Assisted in serving meals and refreshments to children

• Communicated with parents/guardians about daily activities, behaviors, and related issues

• Supported children’s emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts

Lockard Elementary Indianola, MS

Teacher Assistant Aug. 2013 – May 2014

• Assisted in teaching students

• Helped maintain order in the classroom

• Graded papers and put grades in computer system

• Configured assignments and tests for students

Johnny Mack’s Store Indianola, MS

Customer Service Representative April 2010 – May 2013

• Greeted customers upon entry of the store and took customers’ orders

• Bagged hot/cold food for customers

• Took money and gave correct change

• Scanned items and ensured correct pricing

• Counted money in cash drawer at beginning and end of shift

• Kept work area clean

• Answered customers’ questions and provided great customer service COMMUNITY SERVICE

February 2010 – June 2015

Greater New Jerusalem COGIC, Indianola, MS, Youth Leader

• Taught Bible study, Vacation Bible School during summer, and songs

• Directed youth choir

• Chaperoned youth on church trips

• Initiated a positive social change as it related to the youth in my community

• Educated youth on the importance of a good, quality education, good moral practices, and good decision-making skills

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