Jillian Kennedy
Richmond
Summary
I am a dynamic and dedicated professional with experience at R. C. Longan Elementary School and Goddard SChools, excelling in customer engagement and classroom management. Proven ability to foster relationships and enhance student development through effective lesson planning and conflict resolution. Committed to creating safe, supportive environments that promote learning and growth.
I am also an accomplished teaching professional with solid leadership approach and passion for student learning. Implements successful and diverse lessons to enhance instruction and engage student interest. Organized problem-solver skilled at approaching educational issues and devising forward-thinking resolutions to promote student advancement.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Walmart
04.2025 - Current
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
Cafeteria Worker
R. C. Longan Elementary School
02.2025 - 05.2025
- Collected trash, wiped up spills, and removed trays to maintain fresh and clean customer areas.
- Tracked meal purchases and accepted payments at cash register.
- Provided exemplary service to students, staff, and visitors.
- Cleaned and sanitized surfaces, tools, and equipment.
- Answered questions about food, beverage items, and assisted with menu selections.
- Monitored dining room and assisted students in finding proper seating.
Sales Associate
Walmart
06.2024 - 11.2024
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
Cafeteria Worker
R. C. Longan Elementary School
10.2021 - 05.2024
- Collected trash, wiped up spills, and removed trays to maintain fresh and clean customer areas.
- Tracked meal purchases and accepted payments at cash register.
- Provided exemplary service to students, staff, and visitors.
- Cleaned and sanitized surfaces, tools, and equipment.
- Answered questions about food, beverage items, and assisted with menu selections.
- Monitored dining room and assisted students in finding proper seating.
Lead Teacher
Goddard School
08.2005 - 02.2011
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
- Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Drove a bus when necessary to pick children up for school.
Education
Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education And Care
Manchester Community College
Manchester, CT05-2004
Skills
- Lesson development
- Classroom management
- Safe learning environment
- Curricula development
- Safety awareness
- Student mentoring
- Lesson planning
- Childcare requirements
- Standards development
- Conflict resolution
- Child development
Timeline
Sales Associate
Walmart
04.2025 - Current
Cafeteria Worker
R. C. Longan Elementary School
02.2025 - 05.2025
Sales Associate
Walmart
06.2024 - 11.2024
Cafeteria Worker
R. C. Longan Elementary School
10.2021 - 05.2024
Lead Teacher
Goddard School
08.2005 - 02.2011
Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education And Care
Manchester Community College