Shelby Johnson
Fayetteville
Summary
Passionate about fostering supportive and nurturing environments for children. Experience includes managing daily routines, developing educational activities and promoting emotional growth in childcare roles. Possess strong communication skills, adaptability to varied situations and genuine empathy for children's needs. Previous work has resulted in enhanced learning experiences and improved behavioral outcomes.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare Provider
Self Employed Services
Fayetteville
06.2007 - 10.2025
- Supervised children during daily activities and ensured safety.
- Planned and implemented engaging educational activities for various age groups.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding children's needs and progress.
- Supported children's emotional development through positive guidance and encouragement.
- Maintained a clean and organized childcare environment for optimal learning.
- Monitored children's behavior and resolved conflicts using appropriate strategies.
Lead Server, Café Manager, Training Program Manager
Arsaga's Coffee Roasters
Fayetteville
06.2013 - 12.2024
- Oversee cafe's daily operations, including staff management, inventory control, customer service, and financial oversight to ensure customer satisfaction and profitability.
- Hiring, mediating, and training staff, work schedules, planning menus, managing inventory and vendor relationships, and maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment.
- Additionally, I took on the responsibility of company-wide Training Program Manager, where I hired and trained staff in a multi-level training program which I built for the company.
Manager
Terra Tots Natural Parenting
Fayetteville
09.2014 - 12.2017
- Lead workshops and classes on how to use retail products, including baby wearing, cloth diapering and homeopathic remedies.
- Instruct baby wearing yoga and lead baby friendly community events.
- Oversee daily retail operations, including managing staff, controlling inventory, ensuring excellent customer service, and achieving sales targets to drive store profitability.
- Built and ran all social media accounts and improved quality of website improving sales online.
- Mediate communications and schedule between customers and Midwife.
Tutor, Business Writing
Walton College of Business
Fayetteville
09.2010 - 12.2012
- Assisted professionals and students improve their business-related writing skills through one-on-one sessions or group workshops.
Education
Licensed Paraprofessional -
Paraprofessional Training
09.2025 - 10.2025
English -
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR 08.2010 - 12/2019
Skills
- Childcare
- Paraprofessional
- Education/Tutoring
- Mentoring
- Cleaning/Hospitality
- Yoga Instructor
- Writing
- Leadership
- Experience with Children
- Communication
- Project Development
- Resourceful and reliable
- Conflict management
- Team motivation
- Cleanliness standards
Timeline
Licensed Paraprofessional -
Paraprofessional Training
09.2025 - 10.2025
Manager
Terra Tots Natural Parenting
09.2014 - 12.2017
Lead Server, Café Manager, Training Program Manager
Arsaga's Coffee Roasters
06.2013 - 12.2024
Tutor, Business Writing
Walton College of Business
09.2010 - 12.2012
English -
University of Arkansas
08.2010 - 12/2019
Childcare Provider
Self Employed Services
06.2007 - 10.2025