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CONTACT
Address: West Palm Beach, FL *****
Phone: 561-***-****
Email: *************@*****.***
SKILLS
Client satisfaction and customer service
Team Leader/Manager
Administrative skills/Reception
Early childhood education teacher
Student progress reporting and assessing
Differentiated instruction
Classroom management
Student records management
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Detail-oriented, personable office professional offering 16 years of expertise in early childhood education, customer service, and personal services. Skilled in client relationship building, effective communication, organization and multi-tasking in a fast paced work environment.
WORK HISTORY
Preschool Lead Teacher, 02/2013 to 07/2021
The IDEAL School - Royal Palm Beach, FL
Lead Preschool teacher (three year olds) in academically advanced, Multiple Intelligence learning environment
Taught full forum Multiple Intelligence lessons with advanced academic content
Taught foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters, fine motor skills and vocabulary
Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly communicating classroom routines and reinforcing behavioral expectations
Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outdoor activities
Identified students in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve performance
Applied play-based strategies, including crafts and games, to provide diverse approaches to learning
Used classroom observations to create written assessments of student performance
Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities
Taught Multiple Intelligence Learning to class of up to 30 students through organizing and leading M.I. activities
Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies
Salon Leader, 11/2007 to 02/2012
Hair Cuttery - West Palm Beach, FL
Maintained operations for eight different Hair Cuttery salons
Oversaw daily operations of salon, including employee performance, facility cleanliness and sales
Maintained general appointment calendar and set shift schedules
Met with customers to discuss upcoming events and style requirements
Cut and styled hair for both male and female customers of all ages according to individual preferences and latest styles
Worked to continuously increase salon business through effective sales, service and operations policies
Answered phone calls and emails to schedule client appointments
Floater Teacher, 10/2006 to 10/2007
The Cambridge School - West Palm Beach, FL
Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules
Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts
Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping
Facilitated extra-curricular activities and assemblies in collaboration with other supervisory and supporting staff
EDUCATION
CDA: Child Development
Penn Foster College - West Palm Beach, FL
CDA is a nationally recognized credential for early care and education teachers who work directly with children from birth through age five.
Cosmetology
Palm Beach State College - West Palm Beach, FL
This certification covers mastery of hair, skin and nail care, professional communication skills and related career options.
High School Diploma: 06/2005
Palm Beach Central High School - Wellington, FL
CERTIFICATIONS
CDA (Child Development Associate) Certified - Current
Early Literacy for Children Age Birth to Three - August 2007
Basic Guidance and Discipline - October 2007
Health, Safety & Nutrition - October 2008
Preschool appropriate practices - October 2008
Identifying & Reporting Child Abuse & Neglect - October 2008
Child Growth & Development - October 2008
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DANA CHAMBERLIN