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Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
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Donna Applegate

Pleasant Hope

Summary

Dynamic and dedicated professional with experience at OACAC Headstart, excelling in fostering positive relationships and promoting learning. Skilled in sanitation and hygiene, I effectively maintained safe environments while providing emotionally supportive care. A flexible team player, I consistently sought innovative solutions to enhance classroom engagement and student development.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teaching Assistant

OACAC Headstart
Springfield
09.2023 - Current
  • Supervised children and participated with children in activities.
  • Maintained a safe environment for all students while adhering to school policies and procedures.
  • Maintained hygienic and safe environments through frequent sanitation and cleaning.

Infant/Assistant Toddler Teacher

Mighty Marvels Adventure Academy
Springfield
07.2023 - 09.2023
  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
  • Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
  • Developed age-appropriate activities and programs for children 1 to 3 years old.

Stocking Associate

Walmart
Springfield
01.2022 - 07.2023
  • Maintained effective team member communication.
  • Greeted customers and directed to requested products.
  • Organized inventory in backroom to maintain efficient workflow.
  • Stocked shelves with merchandise following store layout guidelines.
  • Maintained cleanliness in aisles and storage areas to ensure safety.
  • Collaborated with team members to optimize stocking processes.
  • Conducted regular inventory checks to identify discrepancies in stock levels.
  • Organized backroom areas, ensuring all items were properly stored and labeled.

Restaurant Busser

Texas Roadhouse
Springfield
09.2021 - 12.2021
  • Emptied on-site trash receptacles into dumpsters and large waste receptacles.
  • Trained new staff in bussing and cleaning procedures.
  • Cleaned and set tables efficiently for incoming guests.
  • Assisted servers by delivering food and drinks promptly.
  • Restocked utensils and supplies to maintain service readiness.

Stocking 2 Team Associate

Walmart
Springfield
11.2020 - 07.2021
  • Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
  • Kept work areas clean, organized and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
  • Sought out ways to go above and beyond job requirements.
  • Assisted in unloading trucks and stocking shelves with incoming merchandise.
  • Assisted with loading and unloading trucks using forklifts or pallet jacks as needed.
  • Managed day-to-day tasks including stocking shelves, unloading trucks.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Development

Ozarks Technical Community College
Springfield, MO
05-2024

High School Diploma -

Willard High School
Willard, MO
05.2023

Skills

  • Foundational Knowledge
  • Sanitation and Hygiene
  • Customer Service
  • Emotionally Supportive
  • Parent Communication
  • Safety Monitoring
  • Infant Care
  • Parent and Guardian Relations
  • Communicating with Parents and Teachers
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Problem-solving
  • Pallet Jack operation
  • Time management
  • Fast learner
  • Team player

Certification

  • CPR and first aid certified
  • Teaching Certificate

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Teaching Assistant

OACAC Headstart
09.2023 - Current

Infant/Assistant Toddler Teacher

Mighty Marvels Adventure Academy
07.2023 - 09.2023

Stocking Associate

Walmart
01.2022 - 07.2023

Restaurant Busser

Texas Roadhouse
09.2021 - 12.2021

Stocking 2 Team Associate

Walmart
11.2020 - 07.2021

Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Development

Ozarks Technical Community College

High School Diploma -

Willard High School

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