Sameka Love

Experience

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  The Goddard School

  Sept 2007 - Aug 2018

  Teacher

  Instructing Social PerceptivenessEffective Time ManagementData ProcessingCommunicationsPublic Health & SafetySanitationNetworkingActive Listening Customer RelationsHuman ServiceSocial PerceptivenessTrainingBehavior ManagementClassroom ManagementCoordinating EventsCurriculum Developer-the ability to understand and support the education program using “learning through play” philosophy;-the ability to interact closely with children at their level;-the ability to keep children within sight and sound supervision at all times;-the ability to change children’s diapers and/or assist in toileting (where necessary);-the ability to understand and comply with the franchisee’s employment policies;-the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with school personnel, children and parents;-the ability to handle crisis situations, including assisting in evacuating the building during emergencies; and-the ability to comply in all respects with all applicable laws and regulations relating to Show less

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  Synergy Elite, Inc.

  May 2018 - Jun 2019

  Customer Service Representative

  Cold Sales, Marketing, Customer Service,

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  Tech Marketing Group

  Sept 2018 - Oct 2018

  Commission Sales Associate
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  SKIPWITH ACADEMY

  Oct 2018 - Dec 2018

  Co-Lead/ Behavior Management

  Develops, plans, and prepares instructional aids / materials for classroom activities.Responsible for ensuring that all parents, children, and classroom staff concerns are appropriately addressed.Assists and supervises children during all activities.Counsels children when social, academic or adjustment problems arise.Ensures that appearance, cleanliness, and safe environment of classroom are appropriately maintained.Assists children with meal times and clean-up.Completes all academy and classroom paperwork: for example, daily notes, student accident reports, and attendance reports.Attends and participates in staff meetings, academy events, and parent meetings as requested.Prepares and implements classroom lesson plans, programs, and schedules.Ensures that all classroom and outdoor equipment are in good working condition and are used and maintained properly.Physically arranges the classroom into well-defined learning centers.Directs activities of other staff in the classroom to ensure that the classroom functions in an orderly manner.Communicates appropriate information to parents; maintains developmental profiles for children.Schedules and conducts parent and teacher conferences throughout the year. Show less

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  Bright Horizons

  Dec 2018 - Mar 2019

  Co-Lead Teacher

  Strong knowledge of child development principles and best practices in early childhood education.Strong knowledge of state licensing rules and regulations.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with children, parents, and staff members.Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

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  Customer Service Representative

  Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

  Inbound Customer Service Representative
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  Ambassador Cleaning

  Nov 2019 - Mar 2020

  Cleaning

  Sanitation, Detail Cleaning

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  BAMC

  Jun 2020 - Dec 2020

  Environmental Services Specialist
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  Kipp Camino (Bee A Champion)

  Apr 2022 - Jun 2022

  Permanent Substitute Teacher Algebra 1 8th grade Math

  Provide meaningful instruction to students in assigned classrooms while regular teacher is absentReview and implement regular teacher's routines, procedures, lesson plans, and curriculum objectivesEstablish and maintain a safe and orderly classroom environmentReport any student injuries, illness, and serious discipline problems to school administrationPerform other duties as directed by school administrationGeneral knowledge of curriculum and instructionStrong organizational, communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to instruct students and manage their behaviorAbility to adjust and be flexible to a multitude of situations as they occurAbility to maintain effective classroom management strategiesAbility to maintain a positive learning environmentAbility to follow oral and written directions and have the ability to establish effective working relationships with staff and studentsAbility to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problemsMaintain schedule availability to accept teaching opportunities that ariseExecute daily lesson plans consistent with the teacher’s guidelines and curriculumAdhere to all school policies, including emergency protocolsTake attendance and submit required daily reportingAssign homework according to teacher’s lesson plansSupplement lesson plans class activitiesCreate and maintain classroom discipline for a safe and productive learning environmentAdditional duties as assigned Show less

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  Amazon

  Apr 2022 - now

  Situational Adaptability – adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.Instills Trust - Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.Customer Focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.Ensures Accountability - Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.Manages Complexity - "Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems."Action Oriented – takes on tasks and new opportunities with a sense of urgency and enthusiasmRelationship Building-merging the gap between the business and the consumers Foster and role model an environment of inclusion for all employees.• Advocate for employees’ success through end-to-end experiences that help employees feel fully engaged in the work they do and valued for who they are.• Equitably exercise high-judgment, manage through ambiguity and serve as first point of escalation for employee concerns.• Create and drive an active approach to impact change and innovation around employee engagement.• Promote adoption of technology, self-service, change management and continuous improvement.• Support employee queries and situations with discretion and expertise along with routine standard work around employee onboarding, performance management, engagement processes and benefits services.• Provide effective internal and external customer service with focus on strong communication and business acumen.• Coach, develop and support leadership through decision making with empathy and sound judgment through leadership 1:1s, roundtables and training.• Collaborate with multiple levels of the organization ranging from front-line employees to senior leaders.• Proactively manage professional and personal development through continuous learning and training. Show less Foster and role model an environment of inclusion for all employees.- Advocate for employees’ success through end-to-end experiences that help employees feel fully engaged in the work they do and valued for who they are.- Equitably exercise high-judgment, manage through ambiguity and serve as first point of escalation for employee concerns.- Create and drive an active approach to impact change and innovation around employee engagement.- Promote adoption of technology, self-service, change management and continuous improvement.- Support employee queries and situations with discretion and expertise along with routine standard work around employee onboarding, performance management, engagement processes and benefits services.- Provide effective internal and external customer service with focus on strong communication and business acumen.- Coach, develop and support leadership through decision making with empathy and sound judgment through leadership 1:1s, roundtables and training.- Collaborate with multiple levels of the organization ranging from front-line employees to senior leaders.- Influence and guide partners to prioritize employee experience and customer obsession when innovating.Some other contributing factors were:Positive Leadership Customer Relation SkillsSafety Prevention Human Relations Management Reliability Construct ValidityContent ValidityPrinciples of Learning Job Rotation Identifying Ethical & Social Dilemmas Identify Technical UpdatesAddressing Technical Functions Maintain Positive Retention Bridging the Gap in Public Relations Implement Effective Communication Smile when Appropriate Explaining Company PolicyDemonstrate & Convey Empathy Utilize Damage Control Implement Critical Thinking Strategies Operate Technical DevicesMaintain Professional Attitude Show less Public Relations/ Quality Service/PackagingAn Amazon warehouse fulfillment associate is responsible for carrying out an array of duties such as receiving and processing incoming stock and materials, picking and filling orders from stock, overseeing the packing and shipping of orders, and/or managing, retrieving, and organizing stock.Cleaning and maintaining work area on a daily basis.Operating within standard operating procedures and job safety guidelines.Responsible for quality control. Ensuring no damaged product is shipped out and no damaged raw material is accepted in.Ensuring product are pulled accurately in terms of item description and quantity.Packaging finish product for shipping, accurately taking measurements and weights.Replenishing inventory stock as required and participating in the physical count of inventory if needed.Coordinating work with fellow workers and effectively taking direction from warehouse supervisor.Receive and put away inventoryGet customer orders ready and pack them upLoad boxes into trucks for shipmentUse scanners to read bar codes on productsView prompts on screens and follow the direction for some tasksTroubleshoot problemsEnsure product meets quality requirementsRecovers damage as much as possibleProperly loads or unloads in an organized, clean, accurate and damage free mannerProperly marks and/or tags store orders with defined shipment information Show less Support, mentor, and motivate salaried and hourly workforceExecute productivity plans through forecast reviews,Manage safety, quality, productivity, and customer delivery promisesCollaborate with all support teams including Safety, Engineering, Loss Prevention, Quality Assurance, Human Resources to meet business objectivesLift up to 49 pounds and frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reachStand/walk vigorously for hours during shiftsWork in an environment where the noise level varies and can be loudWork in an environment that is subject to variable temperatures and weatherContinuously climb and descend stairs (applies to sites with stairs) Show less

  • Training Ambassador

    Nov 2023 - now

  • Amazon Fulfillment Associate

    Aug 2021 - now

  • FC 1 Direct Associate 1

    Apr 2020 - now

  • Fulfillment Associate/ Sales Representative

    Apr 2022 - Nov 2023
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  Jubilee Academies

  May 2022 - Aug 2022

  Elementary School Teacher 5th Grade Math

  Job Duties:Instructional Strategies:Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of school curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required.Prepare emergency lesson plan folder to cover 2 days of material.Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles.Present subject matter according to guidelines established to Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students.Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities.Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for SPED students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans.Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.Plan and supervise assignments of teacher aid and volunteers.Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.Participate in extended day and weekend school tutoring as required.Perform all other duties as assigned.Student Growth and Development:Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits.Teach students to work toward self-discipline and responsibility.Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by the campus Assistant Director.Be a positive role model for students, support mission of school.Ensure good student discipline by being regular in attendance and on time.Classroom Management and Organization:Create a positive classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.Maintain neat classroom Show less

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  Kipp Camino San Antonio

  Jun 2022 - Dec 2022

  5th Grade Social Studies Teacher

  Demonstrated ability to develop and implement curriculumStrong interpersonal skills with the ability to work and interact with diverse groups of peopleAbility to build a positive rapport with children, parents/guardians, and team membersDemonstrated ability to communicate professionally, interact with all levels of management in a clear and concise mannerStrong computer skills; high proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, and Outlook)Strong stress management, time management and organizational skills with the ability to pay close attention to detailAbility to prioritize tasks and projects and meet deadlinesStrong written and verbal communication, including preparation of quality well written documents, reports, and correspondenceAbility to work independently and within a team; ability to take initiative with limited supervisionStrong computer skills; high proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, and Outlook).Under general supervision, develops curricula and creates, implements, and delivers educational programs for student audiences to achieve goals. Advises, tests, and teaches students in a variety of subjects. Show less