Julia Takara
Mechanicsburg
Summary
Dynamic professional with a strong background in education and finance, including experience as an Assistant Teacher at Kindercare. Proven skills in small group instruction and behavior management, fostering student engagement and enhancing academic performance. Adept at building parent relationships and implementing effective strategies to support student development.
Professional educator with significant experience in fostering learning environments. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Adept at classroom management, lesson planning, and student engagement. Reliable, adaptable, and ready to support dynamic educational needs.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Teacher
Tender Years Child Care Center
09.2024 - 04.2025
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Ensured a safe and supportive learning environment by enforcing classroom rules and addressing behavioral issues promptly.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Cashier
Ross Dress for Less
03.2024 - 09.2024
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
Assistant Teacher
Kindercare
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Supervised recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
- Ensured a safe and supportive learning environment by enforcing classroom rules and addressing behavioral issues promptly.
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets, and attendance logs.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Assisted lead teacher in providing individualized attention to students, resulting in improved academic performance.
- Monitored and reported student progress and development, offering mentoring as needed.
- Established positive relationships with parents through effective communication, fostering parental involvement in their children''s education.
- Increased student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into the curriculum.
- Participated in professional development opportunities, staying informed of best practices for teaching strategies and educational technologies.
Cashier
Sheetz
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Assisted customers with inquiries and provided exceptional service, resulting in positive feedback from shoppers.
CFO
Quality Paint Works Inc.
02.2015 - 05.2020
- Oversaw budgets, payroll, and accounts payable and receivable.
- Reduced operational costs by identifying areas for improvement and implementing cost-saving measures across various departments.
- Prepared accurate financial statements at end of quarter to summarize financial health and business performance.
- Conducted detailed analysis of company financial information and oversaw preparation of related reports.
- Evaluated investment opportunities diligently, contributing to informed decisions regarding potential projects and their expected returns.
- Oversaw deployment of strategic business plans to accomplish accounting, compliance, and revenue targets.
- Tracked cash flow and financial planning to analyze company's financial strengths and weaknesses and propose strategic directions.
- Oversaw daily projects, managed estimates and ensured jobs met clients standards
Education
Cosmetology License - Cosmetology
Aveda Institute
Jacksonville, FL05.2016
High School Diploma -
Park City Indepedent
Park City, UT05.2011
Skills
- Small group instruction
- Skills development
- School policies and procedures
- Parent and caregiver relations
- Behavior management
Timeline
Assistant Teacher
Tender Years Child Care Center
09.2024 - 04.2025
Cashier
Ross Dress for Less
03.2024 - 09.2024
Assistant Teacher
Kindercare
01.2024 - 03.2024
Cashier
Sheetz
01.2022 - 07.2022
CFO
Quality Paint Works Inc.
02.2015 - 05.2020
Cosmetology License - Cosmetology
Aveda Institute
High School Diploma -
Park City Indepedent
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