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Kaitlyn Carlos

Gretna,LA

Summary

To use my experience in customer service to be an effective teacher, to be challenged and to learn something new and exciting.

Qualified Pre-K teacher. Demonstrated ability to create engaging and developmentally appropriate lesson plans. Proven track record of fostering nurturing and inclusive classroom environment. Successfully utilized communication and classroom management skills to support young learners.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Preschool Teacher

Arden Cahill Academy
07.2023 - Current
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
  • Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
  • 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.
  • Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
  • Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
  • Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
  • Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
  • Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.

Medical Assistant

Gretna Medical Center
01.2019 - 06.2020
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.

Guest Service Team Leader

Target
11.2015 - 01.2019
  • Delegating tasks to a team of roughly 3-6 team members. Giving a fast, friendly, and frictionless experience to our guests. Handle start funds and change funds for the store. Handle reshop, returns and exchanges.

Sales Associate

Tyger Gifts
11.2011 - 01.2015
  • Customer service and making sales. Assisting and unloading shipments and putting out new merchandise.
  • (Seasonal Work)

Education

Bachelor’s in Business Administration - Business Administration, Management and Hospitality

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
05.2016

Associates in Business Administration - Business Administration

Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LA
05.2013

Skills

  • Manager of the front-end at Target for a year
  • Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office Programs ( PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Excel)
  • Adaptable to change, willing to learn and train for something new; even if it is a challenge
  • Career in customer service for 10 years
  • Classroom management
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Classroom organization
  • Early childhood education
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Social skills development
  • Age-appropriate assessment

Timeline

Preschool Teacher

Arden Cahill Academy
07.2023 - Current

Medical Assistant

Gretna Medical Center
01.2019 - 06.2020

Guest Service Team Leader

Target
11.2015 - 01.2019

Sales Associate

Tyger Gifts
11.2011 - 01.2015

Bachelor’s in Business Administration - Business Administration, Management and Hospitality

University of New Orleans

Associates in Business Administration - Business Administration

Delgado Community College
Kaitlyn Carlos