Genelle Carter
Indianapolis
Summary
Enthusiastic and adaptable professional with a strong background in both childcare and customer service. Proven ability to create engaging learning environments as an assistant teacher/nanny, fostering children's development and ensuring their well-being. Expertise in customer service roles, including cashier and host positions in restaurants, with a focus on delivering exceptional experiences and resolving customer issues efficiently. Eager to leverage these diverse skills in a new career path, while remaining open to opportunities in childcare and customer service where I can continue to contribute to positive outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Teacher
Pathways Learning Center
Carmel, IN
03.2026 - Current
- Assisted in developing and implementing individualized education plans for diverse learners.
- Supported lead teachers in classroom management and instructional delivery to enhance student engagement.
- Collaborated with educational staff to create a positive learning environment through effective communication.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to ensure academic growth and development.
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets, and attendance logs.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Established positive relationships with parents through effective communication, fostering parental involvement in their children''s education.
Teacher
Brookes Bright Beginnings
Fishers, IN
12.2025 - 03.2026
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects that stimulated critical thinking.
- Assessed students' progress through tailored evaluations, ensuring academic growth and support.
- Supervised children during playtime and educational activities, ensuring safety and engagement.
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate learning activities to enhance cognitive skills.
- Maintained open communication with parents regarding children's progress and daily experiences.
- Established routines that promoted discipline and responsibility among children.
- Adapted to individual children's needs, providing personalized care and attention.
- Managed conflicts between children, teaching conflict resolution skills effectively.
- Created a nurturing environment that encouraged emotional development and self-expression.
Floater Teacher
The Goddard School For Early Childhood Development
Carmel, IN
08.2025 - 12.2025
- Implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles and developmental stages.
- Supported classroom management by fostering a positive and inclusive environment for all students.
- Collaborated with lead teachers to enhance curriculum and instructional strategies across multiple classrooms.
- Assisted in assessing student progress, providing feedback to parents on developmental milestones and achievements.
Cashier
Burlington
Indianapolis, IN
07.2024 - 04.2025
- Trained and mentored new cashiers to maximize performance with skilled, efficient and knowledgeable team members.
- Performed other duties as assigned by management.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
- Processed returns and exchanges of merchandise in accordance with store policies.
- Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
- Maintained work area and kept cash drawer organized.
- Processed returned merchandise by strictly following store return and exchange procedures.
- Scanned items and checked pricing on cash register for accuracy.
- Provided excellent customer service while promoting loyalty programs to increase sales potential.
Sales Associate
TJ Maxx, TJX Companies
Champaign, IL
12.2023 - 05.2024
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store merchandise and policies.
- Organized store by returning merchandise to proper areas and restocked displays.
- Maintained records related to sales for store management.
- Assessed customer needs to provide assistance and information on product features.
- Watched for and recognized security risks and thefts to prevent or handle situations.
- Restocked shelves as needed to ensure sufficient inventory levels.
- Collected payments and provided accurate change.
Host
Olive Garden
Champaign, IL
11.2022 - 12.2023
- Checked dining and serving areas to verify proper cleanliness and readiness for guests.
- Distributed menus to guests, led to tables and gave initial information about service staff or specials.
- Answered phone inquiries to schedule and confirm reservations, record takeout orders and respond to service questions.
- Completed closing duties by emptying trash, safeguarding alcohol and polishing silverware.
- Assisted other departments when needed such as bussing tables or delivering food orders.
- Accommodated guests with children and special needs to promote comfortable dining experience.
Cashier
McDonald's
Champaign, IL
06.2022 - 11.2022
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
- Performed other duties as assigned by management.
- Trained and mentored new cashiers to maximize performance with skilled, efficient and knowledgeable team members.
- Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Indianapolis, INPhlebotomy Technician -
Phlebotomy Training Specialist
Fishers, IN03.2025
High School Diploma -
Centennial High School
Champaign, IL05.2024
Skills
- Returns processing
- Product restocking
- Drawer balancing
- POS system operations
- Sales expertise
- Team collaboration
- Issue resolution
- Gift card handling
- Patience and empathy
- Staff training
- Merchandise exchange
- Fraud prevention awareness
- Empathy and patience
- Customer service excellence
- Cash handling and management
- Time management skills
- Training and onboarding
- Customer service
- Parent-teacher communication
- Behavior management
- Oral communication
- Lesson planning
- Learning support
- Teaching strategies
- Skills development
- Logistics
- Multitasking
- Excellent communication
- Documentation and reporting
- Analytical thinking
- Team building
- Task prioritization
- Time management
- Specimen handling
- Venipuncture
- Order of draw
- Butterfly needle technique
- HIPAA compliance
- Blood collection techniques
- Venipuncture expertise
- Capillary puncture
- Specimen labeling procedures
- Quality control
- Skin puncture
- Hemoglobin testing
- Health and safety
- Medical terminology
- On-site testing
- Sample labeling
- Sanitation and sterilization
- Anatomy and physiology
- Communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
Accomplishments
- Homecoming queen
Affiliations
- Volunteer
- Writing/journalist
Timeline
Assistant Teacher
Pathways Learning Center
03.2026 - Current
Teacher
Brookes Bright Beginnings
12.2025 - 03.2026
Floater Teacher
The Goddard School For Early Childhood Development
08.2025 - 12.2025
Cashier
Burlington
07.2024 - 04.2025
Sales Associate
TJ Maxx, TJX Companies
12.2023 - 05.2024
Host
Olive Garden
11.2022 - 12.2023
Cashier
McDonald's
06.2022 - 11.2022
Some College (No Degree) -
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
High School Diploma -
Centennial High School
Phlebotomy Technician -
Phlebotomy Training Specialist