Angela Cook
Macon
Summary
Dynamic Lead Preschool Teacher at Ingleside Weekday Preschool with a proven track record in early childhood education and classroom management. Excelled in applying play-based learning strategies, enhancing social skills development, and fostering positive parent communication. Demonstrated ability to improve learning outcomes and maintain high engagement levels. Skilled in lesson planning and performance improvement. Personable preschool teacher with excellent class control and discipline. Focused on emotional, physical and social development within students. Detail-oriented and committed to forming meaningful relationships with children and families.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Preschool Teacher
Ingleside Weekday Preschool
01.2022 - Current
- Assist and supervise 12 children through entire school day.
- Give one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Work with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Apply play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Consult with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Observe children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Plan educational opportunities based on children's interests.
- Utilize books, songs and games to engage students.
- Establish positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Develop weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
Retail Sales Associate/Supervisor
Ann Taylor Factory Store
12.2009 - 01.2015
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join rewards program.
- Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store sales, payment policies and security standards.
- Developed strong rapport with customers and created positive impression of business.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.
- Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
- Managed efficient cash register operations.
- Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
- Created inviting environment for customers by maintaining store organization and cleanliness.
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
- Used in-store system to locate inventory and place special orders for customers.
- Opened and closed the store managing staff.
- Closed out registers at end of day and prepared deposits
- Took deposits to the bank
Licensed Realtor
Janice Bailey & Associates
06.2006 - 12.2009
- Advised and informed prospective clients on current market activities and conditions.
- Wrote contracts to outline sales and purchases of properties.
- Arranged for inspections and surveys of sold properties.
- Compared properties with similarly sold properties to determine competitive market prices.
- Communicated with clients to understand property needs and preferences.
- Promoted sales of properties through advertisements, open houses and online advertising platforms.
- Compared recently sold area properties to determine competitive market prices.
- Wrote listings detailing and professionally highlighting property features to increase sales chances.
- Used [Software] to create and prepare documents such as closing statements, purchase agreements and deeds.
- Accompanied buyers on visits of homes and inspections of properties to advise on suitability and value of homes.
- Coordinated appointments with buyers, sellers and other realtors to show buyers and tenants prospective homes.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Macon Jr College
Macon, GAHigh School Diploma -
Southwest High School
Macon, GA06.1980
Skills
- Learning assessment skills
- Social Skills Development
- Parent Communication
- Early Childhood Education
- Activity Planning
- Classroom Management
- Classroom Organization
- Lesson Planning
- Positive Reinforcement
- Basic clerical knowledge
- Performance Improvement
Timeline
Lead Preschool Teacher
Ingleside Weekday Preschool
01.2022 - Current
Retail Sales Associate/Supervisor
Ann Taylor Factory Store
12.2009 - 01.2015
Licensed Realtor
Janice Bailey & Associates
06.2006 - 12.2009
Associate of Arts -
Macon Jr College
High School Diploma -
Southwest High School
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