Alyssa W.

Lead Teacher, Freelance Photographer

Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States

About

Experience

  • Lead Teacher at KinderCare
    Jan 2016 - Present · 10 yrs 7 mos

    Teach and oversee a group of twenty 4 and 5 year old children in an inclusive classroom environment. Plan circle time lessons and structured play activities designed to prepare students for kindergarten. Strive to meet the unique needs of students through the use of adapted small group lessons. Correspond with parents daily regarding student behavior and academic performance. Assess children’s kindergarten readiness through formal evaluations. Maintain a safe and cleanly classroom.

  • Photographer at Indian Head Camp
    Jun 2017 - Aug 2017 · 3 mos

    Captured, processed, and uploaded over 300 images daily to the camp’s highly trafficked website. Independently planned and organized daily shooting schedule. Regularly acted as the lead photographer at large-scale events.

  • School Aged Child Care Counselor at YWCA
    Sep 2014 - Oct 2015 · 1 yr 2 mos

    Collaborated with co-counselors to create lesson plans in compliance with the standards of Keystone Stars. Facilitated developmentally appropriate group activities for up to 40 children between the ages of 6 and 12. Mediated conflicts between children and taught conflict resolution skills as needed. Completed formal observations and developmental assessments for each child’s personal portfolio. Communicated academic and behavioral concerns--as well as student progress--to parents/ guardians. Maintained accurate documentation including attendance, injury, and behavior records.

  • School Aged Child Care Counselor at West Shore YMCA
    Jan 2014 - Aug 2014 · 8 mos

    Assisted co-counselor in supervising age appropriate group activities for 20 children in grades 3 and 4. Addressed all conflicts within the group in a timely manner. Provided academic support during the school year. Consistently communicated with parents/ guardians of program participants.

  • Certified Pharmacy Technician at CVS Pharmacy
    Sep 2008 - Feb 2012 · 3 yrs 6 mos

    Handled point-of-sale duties and provided high quality, friendly customer service. Performed data entry tasks such as inputting patient information and prescription data. Gained an extensive knowledge of pharmaceutical drugs in order to effectively answer customer questions. Resolved insurance discrepancies, including prior authorizations and rejected claims, via telephone.