Leah Armstrong
El Dorado
Summary
Offering caring and supportive approach, key skills include communication and organizational abilities, and ready to learn and grow in nurturing environment. Brings solid foundation in child development and behavior management, coupled with lesson planning and classroom organization. Ready to use and develop creative teaching strategies and classroom management skills in the Brand Engagement Director role.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Infant/Lead Toddler Teacher
Victory Child Daycare Center
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Developed strong relationships with students, fostering a positive classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Planned engaging field trips and activities that enriched students'' understanding of concepts covered in class.
- Participated in professional development workshops, staying current with best practices in early childhood education.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and nurturing environment for children, adhering to daycare center policies and regulations.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
Tutor
South Arkansas Community College
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions, tailoring instruction to meet the specific needs of each student while promoting independent learning skills.
- Mentored and coached students with focus on developing independence and self-confidence.
- Created personalized lesson plans to meet needs of diverse learners.
- Used variety of teaching methods to successfully help wide range of students.
- Conducted review sessions to help students prepare for tests.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback and support.
- Provided constructive feedback to students, promoting self-reflection and continuous improvement in their work.
- Issued reports updating students, parents and teachers on student progress.
Server
Antiguas
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Supervised set up of banquet food stations and coordinated service to multiple dining areas.
- Monitored patrons for alcohol intake to appropriate levels and took measures to curtail inappropriate behavior.
Seasonal Associate
Bath and Body Works, Limited Brands
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Performed cash, card, and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
- Worked to meet or exceed special targets for credit card applications, special donations and specific product promotions.
- Used in-store system to locate inventory and place special orders for customers.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store sales, payment policies and security standards.
- Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
- Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
Temporary Associate
JCPenney
09.2020 - 10.2020
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving complex issues and providing exceptional service at all times.
- Recommended complementary purchases to customers, increasing revenue.
- Used in-store system to locate inventory and place special orders for customers.
- Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.
- Provided exceptional services and pleasant shopping experiences to retail customers.
- Created inviting environment for customers by maintaining store organization and cleanliness.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Biology
South Arkansas Community College
El Dorado05-2023
Skills
- Child-centered approach
- Adaptive teaching strategies
- Age-appropriate activities
- Observation and assessment
- Patience and empathy
- Creative expression
- Loves children
- Friendly and likeable
- Problem-solving
Certification
- Microsoft Office
Timeline
Infant/Lead Toddler Teacher
Victory Child Daycare Center
07.2024 - 08.2024
Tutor
South Arkansas Community College
01.2023 - 12.2023
Server
Antiguas
08.2022 - 12.2022
Seasonal Associate
Bath and Body Works, Limited Brands
10.2021 - 12.2021
Temporary Associate
JCPenney
09.2020 - 10.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Biology
South Arkansas Community College
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