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Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
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Nicole Tarlos

Woodridge,IL

Summary

Dedicated professional with a diverse background in early childhood education, team leadership, and customer service. Over 10 years of combined experience in classroom settings and retail environments. Highly adaptable, detail-oriented, and currently re-entering the workforce after serving as a stay-at-home parent with enhanced multitasking, time management, and communication skills.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Stay at Home Mom

Stay At Home Mom
05.2025 - Current
  • Oversaw day-to-day household operations including scheduling, budgeting, and logistics
  • Managed multiple responsibilities simultaneously in a fast-paced home environment
  • Resolved conflicts and addressed needs quickly and empathetically — skills directly applicable to customer interactions

Preschool Teacher

Bright Horizons Childcare
03.2022 - 04.2025
  • 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.
  • Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.

Stay at Home Mom

Stay At Home Mom
09.2020 - 03.2022
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Strengthened communication, patience, and problem-solving while providing full-time care and support

Toddler Teacher

Bright Horizons Childcare
08.2014 - 09.2020
  • Assisted in maintaining a clean, organized classroom that met required health and safety standards according to state regulations.
  • Created a safe, nurturing environment that fostered creativity, curiosity, and exploration among toddlers.
  • Led small group activities designed to enhance language skills, fine motor abilities, and problem-solving techniques among toddlers.
  • Provided structured daily routines that balanced physical activity, cognitive development, social-emotional growth, and rest periods.

Assistant Manager

Dress Barn
08.2013 - 02.2015
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.

Key Holder

The Walking Company
07.2012 - 08.2013
  • Managed daily cash handling procedures, ensuring accuracy in transactions and preventing losses due to discrepancies.
  • Resolved customer complaints professionally, resulting in increased customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Oversaw store operations by counting cash drawers, reviewing equipment management, and supervising staff.

Sales Associate

The Gap
10.2011 - 07.2012
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.

Education

No Degree - Early Education

College of Lake County
Grayslake, IL

High School Diploma -

Lake Zurich High School
Lake Zurich, IL
05-2012

Skills

  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Customer service
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Multitasking Abilities

Accomplishments

    Award of Excellence Family Partnership Award 2023

Certification

  • Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential Preschool March 2024
  • Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential Infant/Toddler March 2016


Timeline

Stay at Home Mom

Stay At Home Mom
05.2025 - Current

Preschool Teacher

Bright Horizons Childcare
03.2022 - 04.2025

Stay at Home Mom

Stay At Home Mom
09.2020 - 03.2022

Toddler Teacher

Bright Horizons Childcare
08.2014 - 09.2020

Assistant Manager

Dress Barn
08.2013 - 02.2015

Key Holder

The Walking Company
07.2012 - 08.2013

Sales Associate

The Gap
10.2011 - 07.2012

No Degree - Early Education

College of Lake County

High School Diploma -

Lake Zurich High School

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