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Hannah Norman

Jackson

Summary

Dynamic and dedicated professional with a proven track record at First Presbyterian Day School, excelling in child development and classroom management. Adept at fostering positive relationships and ensuring safety compliance, while creatively engaging. Recognized for effective communication and a strong commitment to nurturing emotional and developmental growth. Outgoing student pursuing flexible part-time employment.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Preschool Aftercare Teacher

First Presbyterian Day School
Jackson
05.2024 - Current
  • Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting, and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.
  • Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing, and crafts.
  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
  • Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
  • Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for toddler-age children.
  • Ensured all safety regulations were followed at all times.
  • Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists.
  • Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
  • Observed children for signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorders, and speech problems.
  • Assisted with homework, reading, arts and crafts, outdoor activities, and other recreational activities.
  • Directed and supervised children during field trips and special activities.
  • Worked with staff members from other departments to coordinate activities for students.
  • Enforced rules and expectations consistently throughout the day.

Seamstress

Bridalhouse by Woo
Jackson
05.2024 - 12.2025
  • Maintained inventory of sewing supplies and informed manager when supplies fell below acceptable volumes.
  • Helped to prepare fabrics for sewing by pressing, steaming and ironing them prior to use.
  • Assisted seamstress with measuring, cutting and marking fabric for garments.
  • Picked raw materials to prepare for production activities.
  • Completed measurements, layouts and job site preparation to reduce downtime.
  • Organized finished products and materials for storing, shipping and processing.
  • Cleaned and organized work areas and maintained tools and equipment.
  • Maintained a clean work area by sweeping, mopping floors and wiping down surfaces regularly.
  • Assisted with fitting clients into garments to check for comfort level and proper fit.
  • Pressed, steamed and hung items to prepare alterations for pick-up.
  • Identified threads, needles, buttons, zippers and other notions required for each garment project.
  • Repaired or replaced pockets, zippers, snaps, buttons, and lining with sewing machines and hand stitching.
  • Added decorative touches such as beading, embroidery or appliqués onto garments according to customer requirements.
  • Repaired seams on garments that were damaged due to improper stitching or handling.
  • Used razor blades to carefully remove stitching to prepare garments for hemming and alterations.
  • Managed household errands and other essential duties.

Assistant Youth Choir Director

Saint Stephan's Anglican Church
Flowood
08.2021 - 05.2022
  • Scheduled, planned, and coordinated music and singers for and religious services.
  • Supplied supervision and direction for music curriculum.
  • Directed rehearsals to achieve tonal and harmonic balance.
  • Played different musical instruments to accompany and complement praise teams.
  • Transcribes musical compositions and melodic lines to create musical style.
  • Chose suitable music for various vocal types and organized rehearsals to ensure performer's readiness.
  • Created lesson plans and activities to teach vocal techniques, music theory, and sight-reading skills to students.
  • Positioned group members to obtain balance among instrumental or vocal sections.
  • Taught students how to sing with instruction on harmonizing, correct posture, and vocal exercises.
  • Led special musical events including concerts, musical dramas, Vacation Bible School and seasonal services.
  • Worked with children of different ages and molded teaching methods to align with age and skill level.

Education

High School Diploma -

Saint Augustine School
Ridgeland, MS
05-2025

Skills

  • Child development
  • Classroom management
  • Safety compliance
  • Lesson planning
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Conflict resolution
  • Health and safety
  • Patience and empathy
  • Creative expression
  • Team collaboration
  • Effective listening
  • Conflict resolution techniques
  • Organizational skills
  • Communication skills
  • Time management
  • Professional demeanor
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Clear communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Physical stamina
  • Sewing techniques
  • Effective communication
  • Hand sewing techniques
  • Zipper installation
  • Measuring accuracy
  • Stitching repairs
  • Lace application
  • Hand-eye coordination

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Preschool Aftercare Teacher

First Presbyterian Day School
05.2024 - Current

Seamstress

Bridalhouse by Woo
05.2024 - 12.2025

Assistant Youth Choir Director

Saint Stephan's Anglican Church
08.2021 - 05.2022

High School Diploma -

Saint Augustine School

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