Tonya Portell
Hazelwood
Summary
Proficient team leader specializing in time management and materials preparation. Skills in inventory management and communication foster collaboration and enhance learning environments. Focused on driving improvements in cleanliness and operational efficiency to optimize educational settings.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Hope Montessori Academy
Creve Coeur
09.2008 - Current
- Fostered strong relationships with children and families, enhancing trust and communication in a safe, nurturing environment.
- Assisted in planning and implementing creative, developmentally appropriate activities to engage preschoolers.
- Collaborated with lead teachers to plan and execute daily activities.
- Facilitated positive social interactions among students through cooperative learning activities, supporting teamwork and social skills development.
- Designed educational materials tailored to individual children's learning needs.
- Modeled behavioral and social skills to help students learn, respect, and enforce proper boundaries.
- Observed and evaluated children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
- Prepared classroom learning materials and activities prior to start of school day.
Commercial Cleaner
Hair Gallery
Creve Coeur
06.2012 - 11.2019
- Maintained clean, safe environment through regular sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and sanitizing surfaces to promote health and safety standards.
- Managed time effectively to complete all cleaning tasks within scheduled shifts.
- Disposed of trash and recyclables properly to support waste management practices.
Production
Ams Controls
Creve Coeur
01.2004 - 05.2008
- Managed inventory levels to ensure stock availability.
- Collaborated with coworkers to efficiently complete tasks and meet project goals.
- Met deadlines while maintaining high-quality deliverables.
- Managed multiple tasks effectively while adapting to changing priorities.
- Responded promptly to customer needs, resolving issues to enhance satisfaction.
- Experience with hand tools such as tie wrap gun, drill, solder gun.
- Basic computer skills such as microsoft word and excel.
Education
Associates Degree - General Studies
St. Louis Community College
Kirkwood05-2011
Skills
- Classroom Setup
- Project management
- Team Leader
- Resource Management
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Conflict Management
- Team collaboration
- Verbal communication
- Willingness to Learn
- Organized
Websites
Certification
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certified
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Commercial Cleaner
Hair Gallery
06.2012 - 11.2019
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Hope Montessori Academy
09.2008 - Current
Production
Ams Controls
01.2004 - 05.2008
Associates Degree - General Studies
St. Louis Community College