Ava Rogers
Ripley
Summary
Committed to ensuring community safety through effective communication and proactive problem solving. Experienced with enforcing rules effectively. Adaptable and service-oriented professional with keen sense of responsibility and integrity. Successful at developing positive relationships with colleagues and citizens. Utilizes critical thinking to contribute to meaningful research outcomes. Knowledge of data analysis and collaborative research practices.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Daycare Teacher
Tiny Tigers Learning Academy
Halls, TN
10.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans to enhance children's cognitive and social skills.
- Fostered a safe and nurturing environment, promoting positive behavior among students through effective classroom management.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss children's progress and address any developmental concerns or needs.
- Monitored daily activities, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and educational standards within the daycare setting.
- Organized engaging learning activities that stimulated creativity and critical thinking in young learners.
- Assisted in training new staff on best practices for child development and classroom engagement techniques.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
Fitness Leader
Ripley Family Fitness Center
Ripley, TN
06.2024 - 11.2024
- Collaborated with team to enhance customer service and retention strategies.
- Trained new staff on operational procedures and best practices in fitness leadership.
- Instructed members on proper techniques for exercise and equipment.
- Utilized digital recordkeeping, processes and procedures as outlined by supervisor.
- Ensured safety during workouts by properly demonstrating and supervising equipment usage and exercise techniques.
- Boosted membership sales by effectively communicating the benefits of various plans to potential clients.
- Promoted a positive gym experience by quickly addressing and resolving any member concerns or issues.
- Enhanced gym atmosphere by maintaining clean, organized, and safe workout spaces for all members.
- Helped clients reach fitness objectives by providing encouragement and motivation.
- Stayed current with CPR and first aid certification to provide emergency response in case of injury.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Tennessee, Martin, TN, USA
Ripley05.2027
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Dyersburg State Community College
Dyersburg, TN05.2025
High School Diploma -
Ripley High School
Ripley, TN05.2023
Skills
- Time management
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Strong work ethic
- Health and safety
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Active listener
- CPR and first aid
- Approachable
- Conflict resolution
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability and flexibility
Accomplishments
- 1 of 6 at Ripley High School to pass State wide dual credit Criminal Justice Exam.
- Outstanding academic achievement in Criminal Justice
- Cheer captain for 3 years at Ripley High School
- BETA Treasurer at Ripley High School
- Student Council Member At Ripley High School
- Phi Theta Kappa Member at Dyersburg State Community College
- 3.71 GPA
- Summa Cum Laude at Dyersburg State Community College
- Scott White Memorial Law Enforcement Scholarship
- Tollie Cheek Memorial Scholarship
- Bank of Ripley - DSCC Scholarship
- Joe Griggs, Jr. & David Griggs Memorial Scholarship
- Deans List both years at Dyersburg State Community College
- Deans List first year at UTM
Certification
- CPR Certification
Outstanding Academic Achievement in Criminal Justice
I earned the Outstanding Academic Achievement in Criminal Justice based on my strong academic performance and faculty recognition within the program. I maintained a high GPA within the Criminal Justice Major, and consistently earned high grades in upper-level CJ courses. I demonstrated strong research, writing, and analytical skills while showing professionalism and engagement in class discussions. I also attended a visit with my class at Tennessee State Penitentiary and Lake County Jail, Juvenile Justice Court, and I job shadowed for general sessions court at Lauderdale County Justice Center.
Timeline
Fitness Leader
Ripley Family Fitness Center
06.2024 - 11.2024
Daycare Teacher
Tiny Tigers Learning Academy
10.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Tennessee, Martin, TN, USA
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Dyersburg State Community College
High School Diploma -
Ripley High School