CHELSEA WEST
Cliftleigh
Summary
Early childhood professional with history of creating enriching educational experiences. Proven ability to design and implement curriculum that promotes cognitive and social development. Emphasizes collaboration and adapts to evolving classroom needs, ensuring positive outcomes for all students.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
Milestones Early Learning Center
03.2023 - Current
- Supported children with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Boosted children''s social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Cultivated a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fostered respect, empathy, and cultural awareness among students.
- Fostered creativity in the classroom through art projects, dramatic play, storytelling exercises, and other imaginative pursuits.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Established ongoing professional development goals, participating in workshops and conferences to stay current on emerging trends in early childhood education.
- Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Contributed to staff meetings and professional learning communities, sharing insights and strategies for continuous improvement of teaching practices.
Retail Sales Associate
Footlocker
08.2021 - 09.2023
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
- Maintained a clean and organized store environment, enhancing the overall shopping experience for customers.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Handled returns and exchanges professionally, resolving customer issues while adhering to company policies.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Boosted customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and addressing concerns promptly.
- Processed transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems, minimizing wait times for customers at checkout.
- Collaborated with team members to meet and exceed monthly sales targets consistently.
Retail Sales Associate
Kmart Maitland
05.2020 - 02.2021
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
- Maintained a clean and organized store environment, enhancing the overall shopping experience for customers.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Handled returns and exchanges professionally, resolving customer issues while adhering to company policies.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Boosted customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and addressing concerns promptly.
- Processed transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems, minimizing wait times for customers at checkout.
Part Time/Casual Work
KFC Rutherford
07.2019 - 02.2020
- Customer service on register
- Order preparation
- Stock replenishing
- Clean up/dining area and food prep area
Education
Kool Kids Training College
Rutherford 03-2025
Skills
- Have sound awareness of the importance of personal safety and the safety of co workers
- Excellent communication skills
- Identifying a hazardous situation and promptly counteracting
- Can work independently or as part of a team
- Excellent time management skills
- Am motivated and enthusiastic
- Ability to understand and follow instructions in the first instance
- Cleaning and sanitization of work space and equipment
- Am able to work effectively in a fast paced environment
- Confident meeting new people
- Documentation and record keeping
- Parent-teacher communication
- Lesson planning
- Gross motor skills
- Maintaining safety
- Conflict resolution
- Sensory activities
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator
Milestones Early Learning Center
03.2023 - Current
Retail Sales Associate
Footlocker
08.2021 - 09.2023
Retail Sales Associate
Kmart Maitland
05.2020 - 02.2021
Part Time/Casual Work
KFC Rutherford
07.2019 - 02.2020
Kool Kids Training College
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