Avery Graves
Boulder,CO
Summary
Organized and helpful individual, who succeeds at staying organized and managing hectic schedules. Adheres to kind and compassionate approach when dealing with disciplinary issues.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Teacher's Assistant
University of Colorado Boulder Children's Center
10.2022 - Current
- Level 1 Credential
- Engaged in play based learning structure, focusing on children's independence and autonomy.
- Established connection with each student, offering them safety, care, and kindness.
- Understands how to employ conflict resolution techniques and other affirming mechanisms of assisting children during difficult moments.
- Prepared meals and assist with naptime materials.
- Participated in professional development trainings to stay current on best practices in education and enhance teaching skills.
- Supported students with special needs.
- Developed strong rapport and camaraderie with fellow teachers.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans and units of study.
Nanny
Private Family Care
Atlanta, GA
12.2019 - 08.2023
- Assisted children in play activities
- Provided meals and transportation
- Light housekeeping duties and running errands
- Accommodated to learning disabilities during homework and encouraged effective problem solving
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support social and emotional growth
- Assisted children in preparing appropriately for day's activities
Hostess
Restaurant
Broomfield, CO
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating and menu information
- Assigned patrons to tables suitable for needs and restaurant section rotation
- Supported servers, food runners and bussers by consistently keeping the dining room suitable for guests
Server
Mellow Mushroom
Atlanta, GA
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Cultivated relationships with regular customers
- Utilized electronic systems to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items
- Described menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room clean
- Maintained order, efficiency, and accuracy
- Strategically timed check-ins with customers to take orders and confirm satisfaction with meals after delivery, taking action to correct any problems.
Lifeguard
Dynamo Pools
Atlanta, GA
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool
- Completed basic maintenance to keep pools functioning properly
- Certified in skills such as First Aid and CPR
- Attentively monitored swimmers
- Checked pool and surrounding areas for hazardous conditions
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Education Studies
University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO05-2026
High School Diploma -
St. Pius X Catholic High School
Atlanta05.2021
Skills
- Emotionally Supportive
- Behavior Modeling
- Positive attitude
- Multicultural awareness
- Behavior redirection
- Complex Problem-solving
- Small group and individual assistance
Accomplishments
Over 2,200 hours of verified experience with children under the age of 8; half of which includes infants and toddlers. (Dec 2025)
Timeline
Student Teacher's Assistant
University of Colorado Boulder Children's Center
10.2022 - Current
Hostess
Restaurant
08.2022 - 03.2023
Server
Mellow Mushroom
05.2022 - 12.2022
Nanny
Private Family Care
12.2019 - 08.2023
Lifeguard
Dynamo Pools
05.2018 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Education Studies
University of Colorado Boulder
High School Diploma -
St. Pius X Catholic High School