Preschool Teacher

Pamela Anne Stafford

*** ********* **. ** ********, IL 60202

773-***-**** • *************@*****.***

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

*/**-*/** ******** PARK DISTRICT Wilmette, Il

Early Childhood Education/Preschool Assistant Teacher

-Support Lead Teachers/Prep & support classroom activities

- Support transportation to WPD extra classes

-Promote safety of children, CPR & First Aid Certified

8/18-1/21 DISTRICT39 WILMETTE PUBLIC SCHOOLS – ROMONA Wilmette, Il

oEarly Childhood Education Paraprofessional (1year)

Special Needs Paraprofessional (18 months)

-Support LBS, OT, PT, Speech Therapist and Specialist Team

-Support Special Needs children one-on-one

-Classroom management/Prep activities/Assist motor group activities

-CPR Certified

2/16-8/18 THE LEARNING CARE GROUP – CHILDTIME Evanston, Il

oLead Preschool I Teacher

-Work with 3-4 year old children (ratio 2 to 20)

-Implement Galileo Pre-K Program for 3-5 year olds

-Document All Curriculum and Assessments

-Create DOL Boards

-Continued Training/ Registered with Illinois Gateways

-CPR/First Aid Certified

8/15- 1/16 KNOWLEDGE UNIVERSE – KINDERCARE LEARNING CTR Evanston, Il

oLead Pre-K Teacher

-Work with 3/4-5 year old children (ratio 1 to 10)

-Implement Knowledge Universe Pre-K curriculum and Spanish I & II

-Plan all biweekly lessons per Unit Themes and create DOL boards

-Registered with Illinois Gateways for continuing education

-CPR/First Aid Certified

8/13-12/14 EAST COBB PREP Marietta, GA

oAssistant Teacher

- Worked with 3-4 year-old children in a team taught class (ratio 2 to 17)

- Supported curriculum planned by lead teacher/ age appropriate

- Implemented art projects, music and movement, & story time

- CPR/First Aid Certified

1/12-8/13 THE LEARNING CARE GROUP – LA PETITE ACADEMY Marietta, GA

oAssistant Pre-K Teacher

-Worked with 4-5 year-old children in a team taught class (ratio 2 to 22)

-Implemented Bright From the Start Pre-K curriculum

-Worked with lead teacher to prepare curriculum

-Participated in continuing education training at Georgia State University

-CPR/First Aid Certified

9/06-1/12 KOHL’S DEPARTMENT STORE #444 Marietta, GA

oMisses Department Supervisor, 12/07-8/08; 8/11-1/12

-Balanced department sales goals

-Contributed to the management team and merchandising responsibilities

-Managed inventory as well as all POS elements: floor displays and pricing

oBeauty Department Supervisor, 9/08-7/11

-Balanced department sales goals

-Contributed to the management team and merchandising responsibilities

-Managed inventory throughout Beauty Department

-Enrolled in education: computer and district training opportunities

-Certified for additional responsibilities in January 2010:

oCustomer Service Specialist

oVisual Department Aide

oJewelry Department Specialist

oBeauty Sales Specialist, 4/07-11/07

-Supervised Cosmetics & Fragrance Department

-Managed inventory and monthly special events

oMisses Department Floor Associate, 9/06-3/07

-Assisted in sales and POS management

9/06-4/07 PADGETT BUSINESS SERVICES Roswell, GA

oTelemarketer, Accounting Business to Business

-Solicited participants via telephone for marketing and sales opportunities

-Managed client relationships, including tax document preparation

11/03-9/06 CHILD DAYCARE SERVICES Marietta, GA

oSelf Employed

-Maintained an in-home group care facility for infants and toddlers

8/01-2/03 MIRANT Atlanta, GA

oReceptionist, Administrative Services Department

-Managed employee expense reports, HR documents, meeting calendars, transportation accounts and filing

-Navigated the main switch board for all incoming calls

8/99-8/01 SOPE CREEK ELEMENTARY (COBB CO. SCHOOLS) Marietta, GA

oAfter School Program Director, 8/00

-Oversaw staffing, supplies, snacks, all records and activities

-Maintained all payroll and other data entry responsibilities

oFront Office Receptionist & After School Program Bookkeeper 8/99

-Answered all incoming phone calls

-Maintained student, faculty and ASP tuition records

8/96-8/99 PLAZA RESEARCH MARKET RESEARCH FIRM Smyrna, GA

oExecutive Recruiter & Project Leader

-Solicited participants via telephone for participation in focus groups

-Managed recruiters and trained new hires

-Worked with clients to meet their market research needs

EDUCATION

BA IN LIBERAL ARTS, UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE Knoxville, TN

oMajor: Human Services

oMinor: Early Childhood Education

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