I am a highly qualified candidate for this position because of the skill set that I possess. As of this upcoming May, I will be a Longwood University graduate with a Liberal Studies degree; I will also have a minor in Psychology. As a Liberal Studies major, I have gained an extensive knowledge about many subjects that are taught at the elementary school level. Through my education, I have also had opportunities to observe, work with, and teach children within the classroom setting. Having a Psychology minor has given me an insight into the basics of the subject, with an emphasis on human growth and development. These educational achievements, combined with the skills that I have gained through job experiences, make me an outstanding candidate for this position.

Throughout the years, I have had the opportunity to enhance my soft skills through the means of work experience and also involvement in college organizations. Working as a cashier and a sales associate gave me the opportunity to expand my communication skills, refine my organizational skills and improve my stability as an employee. Working with children has been an experience in which I have been able to gain or improve many skills that prove to be beneficial in the work setting and also as major life skills. I have been able to gain or refine my creativity, positivity, conflict resolution, planning, detail orientation, and responsibility skills through working with children throughout the years. I am a well-rounded individual and I possess abilities that exemplify this through the quality of my work performances.

 

 

Jordan E. Caison

107 Appomattox St. Apartment E, Farmville, Virginia 23901

804-586-4585 | jordan.caison@live.longwood.edu

 

Education:

Longwood University, Farmville, Virginia

Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies, Psychology Minor                                                  May 2018

Cumulative GPA: 3.3

Dean’s List: Spring 2016, Fall 2016

Richard Bland College, Petersburg, Virginia                                                       August 2013 – May 2015

Associates of Science

 

Work Experience:

American Family Fitness Center, Colonial Heights, Virginia

Kids Zone Attendant                                                                                           July 2014 – Present

• Creativity—entertaining children; participating in activities with them
• Positivity—keeping an upbeat, optimistic attitude when interacting with children and parents
• Conflict Resolution— solve issues for both children and parents; communicate with parents daily

 

Ivey Child Development Center, Chesterfield, Virginia

Day Care Teacher                                                                                                            May 2016 – Present

• Planning—create daily lesson plans; lead children in activities throughout the day
• Detail oriented—keep track of children’s daily progress
• Responsibility—monitor children on weekly field trips

 

Other Work Experience:

Shoe Carnival, Colonial Heights, Virginia

Cashier | Sales Associate                                                                                     December 2011 – July 2014

• Communication—answering phones; greeting and engaging with customers
• Organization—keeping a balanced cash register and a clean work space
• Stability—working well under pressure; staying focused on task at hand

 

Leadership Activities:

Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority, Farmville, Virginia                                                  January 2016 – Present