Ebony Hairston
North Wilkesboro
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher's Assistant
Wilkes County Schools
North Wilkesboro
03.2025 - Current
- Acted as a liaison between students and faculty, facilitating communication and understanding.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop instructional plans that meet individual student needs.
- Instructed and monitored students in use and care of equipment and materials.
- Proctored examinations and monitored for cheating.
- Handled clerical duties, managed classrooms and coordinated documents for teachers.
- Utilized instructional techniques and hands-on curriculum to retain interest and maximize receptive learning in students.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and teachers.
- Monitored student progress, providing feedback and support as needed.
- Created and coordinated age-appropriate enrichment activities to drive social, emotional and intellectual development.
- Supported teachers by preparing materials, setting up equipment, and organizing supplies.
- Supervised children and participated with children in activities.
- Laminated teaching materials to increase durability under repeated use.
- Provided clerical support to teachers, including photocopying, filing, and organizing instructional resources.
- Assisted in planning and implementing lesson plans in accordance with state curriculum standards.
- Notified instructors of errors or problems with assignments.
- Scheduled teaching observations to receive supervisor feedback about teaching performance.
- Implemented classroom rules and procedures to maintain discipline and order.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
Childcare Provider
Playworks Early Care & Learning Center
North Wilkesboro
01.2017 - 02.2025
- Prepare meals and snacks for children.
- Create developmentally appropriate lesson plans.
- Educate and take care of children.
- Dress children and change diapers.
- Practice child safety and hygiene.
- First Aid and CPR.
- Instilled discipline and maintained order with children by using simple and commanding directives.
- Assisted children in development of social, communication and problem-solving skills.
- Communicated with parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and upcoming events.
Team Leader
Burger King
North Wilkesboro
12.2015 - 01.2017
- Monitored team workload to prevent burnout and ensure equitable task distribution.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations in the workplace.
- Managed conflict resolution within the team to maintain a positive work environment.
- Oversaw training and development programs to enhance team skills and knowledge.
- Assisted with recruitment efforts by interviewing potential candidates and providing input on hiring decisions.
Cashier
Rite Aid
North Wilkesboro
02.2013 - 09.2014
- Answered customers' questions and provided information on store procedures or policies.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
- Checked personal identifications during alcohol and tobacco sales.
- Offered customers carry-out service at completion of transaction.
- Processed customer payments quickly and returned exact change and receipts.
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures, and customer services.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Care And Education
Wilkes Community College
Wilkesboro, NC05-2025
Some College (No Degree) - Pharmacy Tech Certificate
Wilkes Community College
Wilkesboro, NC10-2013
High School Diploma -
Wilkes Central High School
Moravian Falls, NC05-2013
Skills
- Child development
- Classroom management
- First aid and CPR
- Student motivation
- Attention to detail
- Teacher support and collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Lesson planning and preparation
- Curriculum design
- Material preparation
- Analytical thinking
- Student engagement
- Study skills development
- Interactive learning
- Verbal and written communication
- Small group and individual assistance
- Small group support and assistance
- Friendly and outgoing
- Teamwork
- Professionalism
- Small group instruction
- Multitasking capacity
- Student safety
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant
Wilkes County Schools
03.2025 - Current
Childcare Provider
Playworks Early Care & Learning Center
01.2017 - 02.2025
Team Leader
Burger King
12.2015 - 01.2017
Cashier
Rite Aid
02.2013 - 09.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Care And Education
Wilkes Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Pharmacy Tech Certificate
Wilkes Community College
High School Diploma -
Wilkes Central High School