Allison Salazar
Chicago
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Teacher/Assistant Preschool Teacher
Kidz Creative Corner
06.2021 - Current
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary units of study, fostering a deeper understanding of content across subject areas.
- Designed and executed project-based learning experiences, promoting teamwork, problem-solving skills, and real-world connections for students.
- Used data-driven decision-making processes to analyze student performance trends and adjust instructional practices accordingly, leading to improved outcomes.
- Mentored new teachers on best practices for classroom management and instructional techniques, contributing to their professional growth and effectiveness in the classroom.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Implemented assessment tools that monitored student progress throughout the year, allowing for targeted interventions when needed to close achievement gaps.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
- Chose optimum curriculum for each class and devised creative daily lesson plans to meet requirements and needs of different learners.
- Developed strong bonds with families, resulting in long-term relationships and repeat babysitting opportunities.
Store Associate
Aldi
05.2019 - 06.2021
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing efficient and friendly service while handling transactions.
- Streamlined store operations by organizing merchandise displays and restocking shelves promptly.
- Maintained a clean and safe shopping environment for customers through regular cleaning and monitoring of store conditions.
- Assisted with inventory management, ensuring accurate counts and proper storage of products.
- Resolved customer inquiries and issues promptly, demonstrating excellent communication skills.
- Processed returns and exchanges efficiently, adhering to company policies and procedures.
- Handled cash register operations accurately, balancing drawers at the end of each shift.
- Provided exceptional customer service by actively engaging with shoppers and offering assistance as needed.
- Facilitated smooth checkout experiences for customers by quickly scanning items, bagging purchases, and processing payments appropriately.
- Utilized strong multitasking abilities to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously during busy periods.
- Participated in ongoing training sessions to stay updated on product information and company policies effectively applying newfound knowledge on the job.
Store Sales Associate
The Childrens's Place
09.2017 - 05.2019
- Increased store sales by providing exceptional customer service and product knowledge.
- Processed transactions quickly and accurately, ensuring a smooth checkout process for customers.
- Participated in regular inventory counts, helping maintain accurate stock levels and prevent loss of merchandise.
- Handled returns and exchanges efficiently, maintaining positive customer interactions during potentially difficult situations.
- Assisted in visual merchandising efforts to create an appealing store layout that attracted customers and showcased products effectively.
- Conducted daily store opening/closing procedures, ensuring proper security measures were followed for a safe store environment.
- Supported store management with additional tasks such as training new hires, updating social media accounts, or coordinating in-store events.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Placed our store in 3rd place in the region for achieving highest credit card sign up goal.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Child Development
Harry S Truman City College of Chicago
01.2025
Skills
- Activity Planning
- Lesson Development
- Student Records Management
- Classroom Management
- Time Management
- Communication
- Training and Mentoring
- Parent-Teacher Collaboration
- Student Assessment
- Creative Problem Solving
- Conflict Resolution
- Student Engagement
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- DCFS Teacher qualified
- DCFS required training completion
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Lead Teacher/Assistant Preschool Teacher
Kidz Creative Corner
06.2021 - Current
Store Associate
Aldi
05.2019 - 06.2021
Store Sales Associate
The Childrens's Place
09.2017 - 05.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Child Development
Harry S Truman City College of Chicago
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- DCFS Teacher qualified
- DCFS required training completion
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