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
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
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)
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
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