Selena Wilford
Marana,AZ
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Teacher
Leman Marana Preschool
05.2024 - Current
- Establish positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding scholar progress, collaborating on strategies for academic/social/emotional success at home and school.
- Maintain patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support scholar development and personal growth.
- Design creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
- Provide a safe and nurturing environment for all scholars, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
- Plan and implement different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every scholar.
- Organize rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for scholars.
- Design and execute project-based learning experiences, promoting teamwork, problem-solving skills, and real-world connections for scholars.
Lead Generation Specialist
DemandZen
02.2022 - 11.2022
- Initiated contact with prospects and conducted follow-up calls to garner information and qualify leads.
- Entered data into multiple databases, ensuring accuracy and uniformity.
- Pitched products and services to potential customers, securing new deals and sales opportunities.
- Generated leads and established relationships with potential customers through outbound telephone calls.
- Called perspective customers to determine product or service needs, ascertain timelines and identify decision-makers.
- Built prospect lists of potential new customers through research and identification of business opportunities.
- Prioritized tasks effectively to ensure timely completion of all assigned projects without sacrificing attention to detail.
- Demonstrated versatility in handling diverse clerical tasks including scheduling appointments, answering phones for several different supervisors.
Mentor
Caring Connections for Special Needs
10.2020 - 01.2021
- Established trusting relationships with clients, providing a foundation for successful behavioral change.
- Developed, managed and oversaw progress reports and treatment plan to document client progress and milestones.
- Improved client behavior by implementing individualized therapy plans and interventions.
- Developed tools to help client acquire new skills and work towards goals of building communication and social interactions.
- Promoted positive behaviors by reinforcing desired actions and effectively addressing challenging issues.
- Worked as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of children and families.
- Developed strong rapport with clients and their families, fostering trust and open communication throughout the therapeutic process.
- Supported families in understanding and managing challenging behaviors, promoting consistency across environments.
Preschool Teacher
Light The Way Preschool
01.2020 - 10.2020
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Collaborated with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
Caregiver/Medication Technician
Beehive Homes Of Marana
02.2019 - 05.2020
- Provided safe mobility support to help residents move around personal and community spaces.
- Documented vitals, behaviors and medications in residents medical charts.
- Maintained clean personal areas in resident rooms and community areas.
- Assisted residents with personal requirements, including keeping spaces clean and helping with grooming.
- Assisted residents with daily living needs, including bathing and personal grooming, to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with residents daily to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Assisted residents with daily hygiene, including dental and mouth care, bath functions and hair care.
Bakery Manager
Safeway
09.2017 - 02.2019
- Managed all baking operations professionally and handled all problems confidently.
- Boosted team member productivity by enhancing performance monitoring and instituting motivational approaches.
- Maintained team efficiency by strategically delegating daily activities, monitoring output and rewarding positive contributions.
- Maintained a department compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements, and license regulations.
- Conducted monthly inventory of product on hand.
- Managed labor dollars and weekly budget and sales.
Special Education Instructional Aide
Marana Unified School District (PAL)
09.2016 - 12.2016
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of special education.
- Monitored classroom to observe students' progress in developing skills as well as manage distracting or inappropriate behavior.
- Supported students during transition periods between activities, reducing anxiety and ensuring smooth transitions throughout the day.
- Assisted in developing behavior management strategies, reducing disruptive behaviors and promoting a positive learning environment.
- Provided one-on-one assistance to students with special needs, reinforcing concepts taught during class time and helping them build confidence in their abilities.
- Served as a positive role model for students, demonstrating strong work ethic, problem-solving skills, and empathy towards others.
- Assisted teachers and worked individually with students with special needs, helping each navigate education system.
- Collaborated with teachers to help with classroom and workload management.
General Clerk
Safeway
10.2014 - 04.2016
- Restocked, arranged and organized merchandise in front lanes to drive product sales.
- Kept checkout areas clean of debris and presentable to customers.
- Handled cash, credit/debit cards, checks and other tenders.
- Responded to customer requests and questions efficiently and professionally.
- Built relationships with customers to ensure best service and likelihood of repeat business.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs to promote loyalty, satisfaction and sales numbers.
- Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks and bins for optimal appearance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Marana High School
Marana, AZ05.2015
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Medical chart documentation
- Medication Management
- First Aid/CPR
- Relationship Development
- Responding to emergencies
- Recording vital signs
- Excellent Written and Verbal Communication
- Childcare Needs
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom Management
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Special Education
- Behavior Management
Certification
- Certified Caregiver
- CPR/First Aid
- CDA in progress
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Leman Marana Preschool
05.2024 - Current
Lead Generation Specialist
DemandZen
02.2022 - 11.2022
Mentor
Caring Connections for Special Needs
10.2020 - 01.2021
Preschool Teacher
Light The Way Preschool
01.2020 - 10.2020
Caregiver/Medication Technician
Beehive Homes Of Marana
02.2019 - 05.2020
Bakery Manager
Safeway
09.2017 - 02.2019
Special Education Instructional Aide
Marana Unified School District (PAL)
09.2016 - 12.2016
General Clerk
Safeway
10.2014 - 04.2016
- Certified Caregiver
- CPR/First Aid
- CDA in progress
High School Diploma -
Marana High School