Abril Vazquez
Las Cruces
Summary
Driven teacher with history of fostering nurturing and educational environments for toddlers. Proven expertise in curriculum development and classroom management, creating effective learning experiences. Demonstrated ability to enhance child development through creative play and structured activities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ones/Lead Toddler Teacher
Kid's Kountry Academy
Las Cruces, NM
01.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate curriculum for children in accordance with state guidelines
- Created a safe and nurturing environment for children, ensuring their physical, emotional, and social well-being
- Led daily activities such as circle time, arts and crafts, story time, outdoor play, and sensory exploration to promote learning and development
- Provided individualized attention to each child's needs, fostering their cognitive, physical, and social growth
- Collaborated with parents to understand their child's unique requirements and provide regular updates on progress
- Maintained accurate records of children's attendance, behavior incidents, milestones achieved, and parent communication
- Implemented positive discipline techniques to encourage appropriate behavior while promoting self-esteem and independence
- Supported children during meal times by encouraging healthy eating habits and monitoring dietary restrictions or allergies
- Participated in staff meetings to discuss curriculum planning strategies and share best practices with colleagues
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan special events such as holiday parties or graduation ceremonies for the daycare center
- Ensured a clean and organized classroom environment by regularly sanitizing toys, equipment, surfaces, etc
- Promoted effective communication between parents/guardians through daily verbal updates at drop-off/pick-up times
- Facilitated smooth transitions between activities by implementing visual schedules or using songs/rhymes as cues
- Adapted lesson plans based on individual student needs including those with special needs or English language learners (ELL)
- Encouraged creativity and self-expression through art projects, music, dance, and dramatic play activities
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan and execute themed units or special projects that align with curriculum goals
Server
Texas Roadhouse
Las Cruces, NM
11.2021 - 04.2023
- Greet/help seat guests upon opening
- Take guests orders
- Take care of guests accordingly
- Stock back of house(kitchen) with what is needed i.e. ice, tea, cups, and kids cups
- Run food trays out
- Help coworkers if needed
- Run to-go orders to the to-go room
- Clean 3 table sections at the end of night
- Do end of the night back of house tasks
- Count and close receipts/cash
Cashier/Customer Service
DICK'S Sporting Goods
Las Cruces, NM
10.2020 - 07.2021
- Greet customers upon entrance
- Help customers with finding and ordering products
- Help customers with sizing
- Cash out customers
- Pack online orders
- Help with organizing apparel
- Stock/organize new clothing
- Count and close registers
Hostess
Texas Roadhouse
Las Cruces, NM
01.2020 - 09.2020
- Greet/seat guests
- Coordinate seating
- Run out food trays
- Take to-go orders
Service Champion
Taco Bell
Las Cruces, NM
03.2018 - 05.2019
- Take orders through drive thru/front counter
- Stock food items
- Stock drive thru/dining room
- Clean front and back of store before closing
- Occasionally food prep
Stock Associate
Hollister Co
Las Cruces, NM
04.2016 - 10.2016
- As a stock associate my responsibilities were as follows:
- Apply sensors to all clothing
- Organize/fold all clothes in the front and back of the store
- Separate clothing for the front of the store with the clothing meant for storage
- Manage pick up/online orders
- Assist customers with sizing
Education
2 years of college - Early Childhood Education
New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM08.2020
High school diploma - undefined
Onate High School
Las Cruces, NM05.2018
Skills
- Nannying
- Early Childhood Education
- Microsoft Office
- Teaching
- Childcare
- Classroom management
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- English
- Restaurant Experience
- Writing Skills
- Experience with Children
- Food Preparation
- Infant Care
- Customer service
- Host/Hostess
- Google Docs
- Microsoft Excel
- POS
- Toddler Care
- Busser
- Cleaning Experience
- Sales
- Classroom experience
- Serving Experience
- Early childhood education
- Communication skills
- Curriculum Development
- Curriculum development
- Bilingual
- Kitchen Experience
- Phone etiquette
- Classroom Management
- Experience Working With Students
- Microsoft Word
- Computer skills
Certification
- Alcohol Certification
- Food Handler Certification
- CPR Certified
Languages
Spanish - Fluent
Timeline
Ones/Lead Toddler Teacher
Kid's Kountry Academy
01.2025 - Current
Server
Texas Roadhouse
11.2021 - 04.2023
Cashier/Customer Service
DICK'S Sporting Goods
10.2020 - 07.2021
Hostess
Texas Roadhouse
01.2020 - 09.2020
Service Champion
Taco Bell
03.2018 - 05.2019
Stock Associate
Hollister Co
04.2016 - 10.2016
High school diploma - undefined
Onate High School
2 years of college - Early Childhood Education
New Mexico State University-Main Campus