Mekayla Curtis
Yallourn North
Summary
Dynamic and engaging Assistant Educator with a proven track record at Little Saints, adept in fostering critical thinking and collaborative teamwork. Excelled in creating positive learning environments and enhancing student participation. Skilled in early childhood education and effective communication, significantly improving parent involvement and student outcomes.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Educator
Little Saints
03.2024 - Current
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and implementing effective classroom management strategies.
- Increased parent involvement with regular communication regarding student progress, concerns, and accomplishments.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills in students by challenging them with complex problems and thought-provoking questions during lessons.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to foster a supportive educational community.
- Improved student participation through the implementation of engaging group activities and collaborative projects.
- Maximized instructional time by maintaining organized records of lesson plans, materials, and resources for quick retrieval when needed.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods tailored to individual learning styles.
Optical Assistant
Specsavers
05.2023 - 10.2024
- Provided excellent customer service by addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly, promoting customer loyalty.
- Assisted patients with frame adjustments and repairs, increasing overall satisfaction with their eyewear purchases.
- Conducted thorough pre-testing for optometrist examinations, leading to more accurate diagnoses and treatment plans.
- Educated patients on proper contact lens care and insertion techniques, minimizing complications and returns.
- Managed eyewear orders from initial purchase through delivery, ensuring timely receipt of products for customers.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing personalized frame and lens recommendations based on individual needs.
- Assisted in increasing sales revenue through exceptional product knowledge and upselling techniques.
Skills
- Verbal communication
- Early childhood education
- Social studies education
- Parent-teacher communication
- Physical education
- Collaborative teamwork
- Classroom preparation and maintenance
- Behavior modeling
- Positive attitude
- Friendly and outgoing
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Computer skills
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Organization and prioritization
- CPR and first aid
- Relationship building
- Behavior management
- Small group instruction
Timeline
Assistant Educator
Little Saints
03.2024 - Current
Optical Assistant
Specsavers
05.2023 - 10.2024
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