Linda Hicks
Maryville
Summary
Accomplished Distribution Coordinator and Preschool Assistant Teacher with a proven track record at Chilhowee Baptist Center, enhancing distribution efficiency and fostering child development. Expert in warehouse operations and curriculum planning, I significantly increased productivity and supported children's social growth. My approach combines strategic scheduling with empathetic, creative teaching methods, achieving high customer and student satisfaction.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Distribution Coordinator
Chilhowee Baptist Center
Maryville, TN
07.2024 - 02.2025
- Streamlined distribution operations for faster order fulfillment and increased customer satisfaction.
- Assisted in the hiring, training, and performance evaluation of distribution center staff members.
- Implemented process improvements that increased overall productivity within the distribution center.
- Managed a team of warehouse personnel, ensuring timely completion of tasks and adherence to safety standards.
- Prioritized and rearranged tasks to meet changing demands.
- Inspected merchandise for damage and discrepancies with documentation.
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Dotson Memorial Baptist Church
Maryville, TN
11.2023 - 07.2024
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
- Supported children''s social and emotional growth by implementing creative play opportunities and group activities.
- Assisted lead teacher in developing age-appropriate curriculum to support child development milestones.
- Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
- Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
- Prepared for lessons by gathering educational materials and setting up equipment.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students by adhering to preschool policies and procedures.
- Contributed ideas for classroom decorations that fostered creativity and imagination among young learners.
- Served as an empathetic listener and problem solver when addressing student concerns or conflicts that arose within the classroom.
- Organized snack time and nap hours.
- Assisted teacher by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child.
- Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior.
- Demonstrated flexibility when adapting lesson plans based on individual student needs or unexpected circumstances within the classroom setting.
- Developed a keen understanding of each child''s unique interests, using this knowledge to create tailored learning experiences that resonated with individual students.
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Madison Avenue Baptist Church (My School)
Maryville, TN
01.2018 - 05.2024
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
- Supported children''s social and emotional growth by implementing creative play opportunities and group activities.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
- Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
- Prepared for lessons by gathering educational materials and setting up equipment.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students by adhering to preschool policies and procedures.
- Aided students'' physical development through daily outdoor playtime activities designed to promote gross motor skill growth.
- Contributed ideas for classroom decorations that fostered creativity and imagination among young learners.
- Served as an empathetic listener and problem solver when addressing student concerns or conflicts that arose within the classroom.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Promoted language development in students by engaging them in conversations, reading stories, and teaching songs related to various themes.
- Established strong relationships with families by actively participating in school events such as open houses and parent-teacher conferences.
- Organized snack time and nap hours.
- Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior.
- Evaluated the success of lesson plans by closely monitoring student comprehension and adjusting teaching strategies as needed.
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
Education
High School Diploma -
Point Pleasant High School
Point Pleasant, WVSkills
- Shipping and receiving
- Scheduling and planning
- Warehouse operations
- Demand forecasting
- Gross motor skills development
- Health and safety
- Fine motor skills development
- Curriculum planning
Timeline
Distribution Coordinator
Chilhowee Baptist Center
07.2024 - 02.2025
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Dotson Memorial Baptist Church
11.2023 - 07.2024
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Madison Avenue Baptist Church (My School)
01.2018 - 05.2024
High School Diploma -
Point Pleasant High School