Kenyatta Smith
Martinsville
Summary
Assistant Teacher dedicated to enhancing student performance through effective lesson planning and strong parent-teacher communication. Fostered supportive learning environments that promoted academic and social growth while managing behavior and small group instruction. Cashier with a commitment to delivering outstanding customer service in fast-paced retail settings, demonstrating strong payment processing and multitasking abilities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher, Toddler Room
Happy Feet Early Learning Center
Martinsville, VA
01.2026 - Current
- Developed age-appropriate lesson plans for toddlers focusing on cognitive skills.
- Planned and implemented activities to stimulate growth in language, motor and social skills.
- Facilitated small group instruction to reinforce key concepts and skills.
- Supported classroom management to foster a positive learning environment.
- Monitored student progress and provided targeted feedback to improve individual learning outcomes.
- Facilitated classroom games and activities to promote students' physical, mental, and social development.
- Collaborated with educators to develop individualized student support strategies.
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on best practices in early childhood education.
- Communicated with parents regarding student performance and behavior updates.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's learning and developmental goals.
- Engaged parents in their child's education by coordinating participation in class activities and volunteering opportunities.
- Participated in professional development workshops to enhance teaching techniques.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and development.
- Assisted the lead teacher in planning and implementing engaging lesson plans.
- Supervised circle time, free play, outside play, and learning and developmental activities.
Cashier
Dollar Tree
Collinsville, Virginia
12.2025 - 01.2026
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Operated cash register and processed customer transactions efficiently.
- Maintained clean and organized a clean and organized checkout area to enhance shopping experience.
- Maintained clean and organized checkout area to enhance shopping experience.
- Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
Assistant Teacher
First Methodist Early Learning Center
09.2024 - 12.2025
- Assisted lead teacher in providing individualized attention to students, resulting in improved academic performance.
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating genuine care for their well-being and academic success.
- Monitored and reported student progress and development, offering mentoring as needed.
- Monitored and reported student progress, providing targeted mentoring to support individual development.
- Established positive relationships with parents through effective communication, fostering parental involvement in their children's education.
- Worked with teacher to identify and target opportunities for instructional improvements.
- Monitored student progress regularly, using assessments to adjust instructional strategies.
- Collaborated with lead teachers to assess student performances, identifying key areas for targeted instructional improvement.
Cashier
McDonald's
Martinsville, Virginia
09.2025 - 11.2025
- Operated cash register and processed customer transactions efficiently.
- Assisted customers with product selection and answered inquiries promptly.
- Maintained clean and organized checkout area to enhance the shopping experience.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
- Helped with purchases and signed customers up for the rewards program.
- Processed customer coupons efficiently at checkout.
- Kept checkout area tidy and cash drawer well-organized.
Assistant Teacher
Heavenly Hands Early Learning Center
04.2024 - 07.2024
- Ensured a safe and supportive learning environment by enforcing classroom rules and addressing behavioral issues promptly.
- Compiled daily reports, meal count sheets, and attendance logs to ensure accurate documentation and accountability.
- Oversaw students in a classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets, and attendance logs.
Cashier
Food Lion
Danville, Virginia
10.2022 - 10.2022
- Assisted customers with product inquiries and provided exceptional service throughout shopping experience.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth store operations during peak hours.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
- Answered customer questions and provided store information.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding store policies and procedures.
Education
Early Childhood Education Certificate - Early Childhood Education
Wilson Workforce Center
FishersvilleHigh School Diploma -
Martinsville High School
MartinsvilleSkills
- Lesson planning
- Student assessment
- Classroom management
- Educational technology
- Parent communication
- Parent communication
- Parent and caregiver relations
- Team collaboration
- Child development
Accomplishments
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Timeline
Lead Teacher, Toddler Room
Happy Feet Early Learning Center
01.2026 - Current
Cashier
Dollar Tree
12.2025 - 01.2026
Cashier
McDonald's
09.2025 - 11.2025
Assistant Teacher
First Methodist Early Learning Center
09.2024 - 12.2025
Assistant Teacher
Heavenly Hands Early Learning Center
04.2024 - 07.2024
Cashier
Food Lion
10.2022 - 10.2022
Early Childhood Education Certificate - Early Childhood Education
Wilson Workforce Center
High School Diploma -
Martinsville High School