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ALISON MCGRAW

Tucson

Summary

I am a dedicated professional with 20 years of experience in education, now transitioning into administrative support and customer service roles. I bring strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills, along with a proven ability to manage complex schedules, handle sensitive information with discretion, and provide outstanding service to clients and colleagues. My background has equipped me to think creatively, adapt quickly to new challenges, and remain detail-oriented in fast-paced environments. I am eager to contribute to a collaborative team with a positive attitude, professionalism, and a strong work ethic.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pre-K Teacher

YMCA
06.2024 - Current
  • Effective written and verbal communication with colleagues, parents, and management.
  • Prioritizing tasks, meeting deadlines, managing calendars, and maintaining documentation.
  • Leading or coordinating projects, setting milestones, and ensuring team collaboration.
  • Handling interpersonal conflicts, facilitating team dynamics, and managing classroom expectations.
  • Adapting to new tools, workflows, or instructional strategies quickly and effectively.
  • Cross-functional collaboration with departments like teachers, directors and HR and marketing.
  • Using educational tech like LMS, Zoom, Google Classroom. Familiarity with office and classroom tools like Excel, Microsoft word, Google Classroom, Outlook, etc.

Transitional Kindergarten Teacher

St. Michael's Parish Day School
07.2023 - 05.2024
  • Implemented focused lessons for literacy readiness highlighting phonics, language comprehension and writing abilities.
  • Maintained regular communication with families, administration, and co-workers via email, newsletters, conferences, and meetings.
  • Improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques.
  • Referred to district standards to plan lessons and prepare students to take standardized assessments.

Early Childhood Educator

Creative Center for Children
05.2021 - 06.2023

Early Childhood Educator

Samuel Goldwyn Foundation: Bright Horizons
03.2010 - 05.2021

Education

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

Lesley University
Cambridge, MA
05.2003

Skills

  • Microsoft Word
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • Photoshop
  • Social and communication skills
  • Records Management
  • Organization and filing skills
  • Instructional technology
  • Technology Integration
  • Schedule creation and maintenance
  • Data confidentiality
  • Organizational and planning skills

Certification

First Aide/CPR

Timeline

Pre-K Teacher

YMCA
06.2024 - Current

Transitional Kindergarten Teacher

St. Michael's Parish Day School
07.2023 - 05.2024

Early Childhood Educator

Creative Center for Children
05.2021 - 06.2023

Early Childhood Educator

Samuel Goldwyn Foundation: Bright Horizons
03.2010 - 05.2021

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

Lesley University
ALISON MCGRAW