Octavia Jones
Greenville
Summary
Committed professional successfully supervises, guides, and supports students. Develops meaningful relationships with students and mentors for growth and improvement. Establishes and maintains safe and healthy a safe and healthy environment for children by keeping the learning environment clean and orderly.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Teacher
Lexington Medical Center
Columbia
02.2023 - 04.2025
- Supported development of weekly lesson plans, maintained student portfolios, and executed accurate record keeping to track progress.
- Created safe, nurturing learning environment through responsive care tailored to developmental needs, collaborating with families to support individual children's growth.
- Delivered age-appropriate care for children, including feeding, hand-washing, diaper changing, and potty training, ensuring hygiene and well-being.
LEAD INFANT TEACHER
Kids R Kids Learning Academy
Greenville
09.2018 - 10.2020
- Led and planned curriculum activities that stimulated children's interests and abilities
- Manage, supervise and interact with infants, staff and parents; providing individual care
- Provided daily intake and documentation while fostering strong communication with parents to enhance partnership in child care
- Maintained written documentation for needs assessments and communicated regularly with parents to support child development
- Preserve a well-organized, safe and healthy environment by continuously restoring and enhancing the space
- Operated business in a professional, engaging environment while adhering to policies and standards to ensure quality care
DIRECTOR of CUSTOMER SUPPORT & TERRITORY MAPPING
9Round
Greenville
01.2015 - 09.2017
- Delivered customer support for 516 franchisees and customers, enhancing satisfaction and engagement at corporate office
- Managed territory mapping to assess geographic viability for franchise expansion opportunities
- Trained and mentored chat operations team, improving service delivery and employee performance
- Responded to chat, e-mail and phone communications from franchisees and customers (up to 250 a day)
- Resolved complaints and issues effectively and professionally
Combat Oriented Supply Operations Journeyman (Office Manager)
UNITED STATES AIRFORCE
10.2006 - 12.2014
- Coordinated global supply and equipment logistics for missions with Global Logistics Support Center, ensuring timely availability
- Tracked and organized parts, tools and supplies needed to maintain 29 aircraft worth $7.2 billion
- Worked with Federal Contractors to procure needed parts during 3 inspections worth over $750,000, resulting in zero supply delays for 5 months
- Audited "Validation Listing" database, discovered and cancelled 19 erroneous backorders recouping $38,000
- Reviewed aircraft documentation for accuracy; corrections resulted in reduction of $180,000 in invalid orders
- Supervised processing of 400+ equipment returns and ordered 3,000+ parts, maintaining operational continuity
- Organized material handling for department, achieving 96% inspection pass rate through effective oversight
- Aided prep airmen for certification exams; increased pass rate by 20% enabling them to work at higher skill level
Education
High School Diploma -
Wade Hampton High School
Greenville, South Carolina05-2004
Skills
- Early childhood education
- Curriculum design
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Child assessment
- Behavior management
- Parent communication
- Problem solving
Certification
Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential Infant Toddler
Timeline
Associate Teacher
Lexington Medical Center
02.2023 - 04.2025
LEAD INFANT TEACHER
Kids R Kids Learning Academy
09.2018 - 10.2020
DIRECTOR of CUSTOMER SUPPORT & TERRITORY MAPPING
9Round
01.2015 - 09.2017
Combat Oriented Supply Operations Journeyman (Office Manager)
UNITED STATES AIRFORCE
10.2006 - 12.2014
High School Diploma -
Wade Hampton High School