Experience

Head Start for Kent County

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Teacher

  • Nov 2019 - Present



Kingdom Christian Academy

• Assistant Director

  • Mar 2015 - Present



St. Louis Children's Hospital

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Pre-K Teacher

  • Jul 2014 - Feb 2015



United States Department of Defense

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Lead Teacher

  • Oct 2010 - Feb 2014

  • Commended by the Fort Drum, NY installation Commander and the Child and Youth School Services Coordinator for organizing a Christmas concert 3 years in a row. • Recognized for education program implementation which later lead to the child care facility receiving National Association of Education for Young Children (NAEYC) Accreditation. • Received several performance awards and bonuses for assisting program assets and children in their transition to higher levels of instructional difficulty. • Received and maintained a U.S. government issued security clearance. • Instituted child specific developmental activities based on functional areas, developmental stages, and competency goals resulting in elevated efficiency ratings for lead teachers assigned to the facility. • Established an assessment plan used for the following: developing fine and gross motor skills, encouraging independent learning of age appropriate tasks, and strengthen academic development. • Recognized for implementing a classroom safety system which promoted safety, security, health, cleanliness, and enforced fire hazard standards and ensured each child’s comprehension and participation in the program. • Developed a child care provider integration training program with emphasis on outlining duties, policies, and responsibilities indigenous to the Department of Defense Child Development Centers. • Initiated a Bullying Awareness & Prevention training directive which was later adopted as the military installation standard. • Preformed all training requirements in accordance with the Individual Development Plan (IDP) within the allotted time periods; scores were above average as determined by the Training and Curriculum Specialist (TACS). • Implemented 2 major productivity program enhancements per year which significantly elevated the organizational efficiency rating. • Provided a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate and use during imaginative play. Show less



Child, Youth & School Services

• Kindergarten Teacher

  • 2010 - 2013



Best Buy

• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Customer Service Representative

  • Jun 2005 - Oct 2007

  • Commended for superior conflict resolution ability during product and service discrepancies, resulting in an elevated customer satisfaction rating. • Selected by management to implement potential product or service improvements through analyzing customer feedback • Commended for superior conflict resolution ability during product and service discrepancies, resulting in an elevated customer satisfaction rating. • Selected by management to implement potential product or service improvements through analyzing customer feedback



Seoul International School

• South Korea
• Education Administration Programs
• 100 - 200 Employee

• English Tutoring Program Coordinator

  • Jun 2003 - Feb 2005

  • Awarded for displaying exceptional ability in integrating Korean national students into language program, introducing phonics lesson plans, grammar structures, and organizing practice activities in line with a set curriculum. • Designed programs to encourage small group participation while strengthening weaknesses and identifying personal learning styles. • Conducted initial and on-going needs assessments to determine relevant topics and themes. • Introduced practical communicative concepts to practice language functions relevant to everyday situations. Show less