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Ginger Woolley

East Moline

Summary

Experienced early childhood educator with strong focus on creating engaging, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environments. Skilled in curriculum design, classroom management, and fostering positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues. Known for adaptability, teamwork, and achieving desired educational outcomes. Consistently reliable and responsive to changing classroom needs. Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Manager

Wet Willie's
05.2022 - 04.2023
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
  • Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
  • Managed inventory levels to minimize stockouts while reducing overhead costs.
  • Mentored junior staff members in their professional development by offering guidance/support in their assigned roles.
  • Collaborated with the management team to develop strategic plans for business growth and improvement.
  • Increased sales through effective merchandising strategies and targeted promotions.
  • Engaged with customers to gather feedback, using insights to improve service and product offerings.

Preschool Teacher

Moline Kids Campus
08.2015 - 03.2022
  • Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
  • Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
  • Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Boosted children''s social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.
  • Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
  • Evaluated student performance regularly through observation, assessment tools, and parent-teacher conferences to ensure academic growth was being achieved consistently across all areas of development.
  • Improved student behavior by implementing effective classroom management strategies and establishing clear expectations for conduct.
  • Assisted in the assessment of each student''s abilities, tailoring instruction to meet individual needs and learning styles.
  • Increased parent involvement by effectively communicating with families about upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and student progress reports.
  • Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
  • Enhanced literacy skills with storytelling sessions, capturing students' imaginations and interest in reading.

Ice Cream Server

Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
03.2014 - 07.2017
  • Greeted incoming customers and provided reliable, friendly customer service.
  • Explained ice cream flavors, toppings, sundaes, and other frozen concoctions to customers.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring a positive environment for customers and coworkers.
  • Managed long lines of customers during peak times while maintaining professionalism under pressure.
  • Prepared ice cream orders quickly while adhering to proper food safety guidelines.
  • Handled cash transactions accurately, promoting trust between the business and its customers.
  • Maintained menu knowledge to provide recommendations and answers to customer questions.
  • Processed sales transactions for cash, debit, and credit purchases.
  • Provided support to fellow team members when needed, creating a cohesive work environment.
  • Trained new hires on company procedures and best practices, ensuring seamless integration into the team.
  • Contributed to increased sales by upselling toppings, waffle cones, and specialty items.
  • Notified supervisor and peers of low product inventory and customer complaints.

Education

Bachelor Of Science - Elementary Education

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ

Highschool Diploma -

United Township High School
East Moline
12.2014

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Money handling
  • Team leadership
  • Decision-making
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Staff supervision
  • Goal setting
  • Conflict resolution
  • Sales strategies

Certification

Child Development Associate (expires August 2025)

Timeline

Assistant Manager

Wet Willie's
05.2022 - 04.2023

Preschool Teacher

Moline Kids Campus
08.2015 - 03.2022

Ice Cream Server

Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
03.2014 - 07.2017

Bachelor Of Science - Elementary Education

Grand Canyon University

Highschool Diploma -

United Township High School

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