Assisted guests throughout the duration of an event by providing directions or answering questions about available amenities.
Managed inventory of event supplies and equipment, ensuring availability and condition for upcoming events.
Coordinated with media personnel such as photographers and videographers for capturing important moments during the event.
Collaborated with clients to identify their goals and expectations from the event.
Lead Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
Crystal Lake
07.2023 - Current
Utilized effective classroom management techniques to maintain order in the classroom.
Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
Coached new teachers on school guidelines to decrease training time and increase teacher success.
Met with parents to discuss students' progress and review areas requiring improvement.
Collaborated with other school staff to ensure that all students have access to a safe and supportive learning environment.
Childcare Provider
Third Base (Lincoln Elementary) - Belvidere Park District
Belvidere
09.2022 - 06.2023
Sanitized toys and tables to maintain clean, safe environment.
Cared for children of various ages and assisted with feeding, dressing and daily activities.
Taught children how to complete basic crafts such as paintings, drawings and decorations.
Encouraged positive interactions between children by providing supervision at all times.
Supported children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
Teacher
Preschool - Belvidere Park District
Belvidere
08.2022 - 06.2023
Classroom prepwork
Lesson plans
Using creativity for crafts/ projects
Watching over the children helping them learn letter, numbers and colors along with having concepts like patterns, rhyming, similar items and opposites
Assisting with writing, cutting, gluing, ect
Taking the students outside, allowing time for centers and play time
Counselor
Camp Compass - Belvidere Park District
Belvidere
06.2022 - 08.2022
Watched children over the summer for 6-9 hours Monday - Friday
Took kids to parks, the town pool, splash pad, and went on field trips
We served breakfast in the mornings had lunch and did snacks in the afternoon
We did tons of activities with the children from painting, making bracelets, chalk, playing kickball or tag games and much more
Receptionist
Xeno Salon and Day Spa
Rockford
07.2020 - 06.2022
Answered multi-line telephone with polite tone of voice to provide general information and answer inquiries.
Provided administrative support to staff members including typing letters, filing documents, and scanning and copying documents when necessary.
Greeted visitors and provided them with assistance.
Scheduled and confirmed appointments.
Monitored reception area to provide consistently safe, hazard-free environment for customers.
Tax Preparer
Benning Group
Loves Park
02.2021 - 04.2021
Checked data input or verified totals on forms prepared by others to detect mathematical or procedural errors.
Prepared and filed federal and state income tax returns for both individuals and small businesses, ensuring accuracy and compliance with current tax laws.
Staff
Gymnastics Academy of Rockford
Rockford
11.2018 - 03.2020
I worked birthday parties where I would have to decorate rooms, help families bring in food, drinks, gifts
Parents Night Out- kids come Friday nights we are in charge of a schedule for play times and then snack
Watching children making sure they are following safety rules, making good choices, playing nice with others, don't get hurt
Education
Associates in Arts -
Rock Valley College
Rockford, IL
12-2023
Skills
Computer knowledge
Creative
Works well with others
Adaptive
Good with children all ages
Customer service
Flexibility
Empathy
Communication
Problem solving
CPR and First Aid certified
Client communication
Team collaboration
Conflict resolution
Time management
References
Katie Inman, former supervisor, (815) 997-3117
Nicole Stamper, former coordinator, (815) 978-4074
Lonna Syverson, former supervisor, (815) 871-2084
Laura Bowlin, former coworker, (815) 262-1917
Extra
Sideline cheer coach - 6 years
Softball coach - 3 years
12 years in nannying/babysitting family, friends, neighbors, families from daycare or sports I have coached
Affiliations
Shopping with friends
Traveling
going up north to the family lake house, fishing, paddle boarding, boating, hiking, ect.
attending my family events- siblings sporting/ school event
Timeline
Event Coordinator
The Brick
08.2024 - Current
Lead Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
07.2023 - Current
Childcare Provider
Third Base (Lincoln Elementary) - Belvidere Park District