Ahlexis Vasquez
Hartsville,SC
Summary
Goal-oriented person caring with students of different learning levels and backgrounds. Always ready to step in and positively impact student learning or teacher wellbeing with timely support. Reliable in maintaining orderly spaces and preparing daily materials.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Teacher
Trinity Lutheran Child Care Center
07.2022 - Current
- Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with state curricula.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
Server
Darden Restaurants, Olive Garden
02.2020 - 09.2022
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
- Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
- Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
- Processed orders and sent to kitchen employees for preparation.
- Helped customers with dietary restrictions, allergies and intolerances obtain safe, delicious food by working closely with kitchen staff on alternatives.
- Printed dining checks with total due, collected payment and offered receipts to complete transactions.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Monitored patrons for alcohol intake to appropriate levels and took measures to curtail inappropriate behavior.
- Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
- Checked guests' identification before serving alcoholic beverages.
- Presented menus to patrons promptly after seating and answered questions about menu items, making recommendations upon request.
- Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.
- Inspected dishes and utensils for cleanliness.
Registered Behavior Technician
Braintrust Behavioral Health
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Conducted functional behavior assessments, functional analysis, preference assessments, and assessments of basic learning and language skills to identify target behaviors and purpose of behaviors.
- Implemented strategies to reduce anxiety and stress levels in clients.
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
- Educated parents and caregivers to apply appropriate behavior management techniques.
- Supported client using principles of applied behavior analysis.
- Documented interventions, assessments and progress reports on database to enable tracking history and maintain consistent records.
- Kept accurate records by documenting progress and adhering to prescribed behavior plan.
- Trained clients to apply appropriate social skills and behavior modification techniques.
- Collaborated with other professionals to develop and modify individualized treatment plans.
- Intervened with clients' challenging behaviors by reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and coping mechanisms.
- Worked as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of children and families.
- Promoted positive interactions with children with ADHD, Autism and oppositional defiance behavior by using visual supports, simplifying communication, and utilizing stress scales to turn emotions into concrete concepts.
Kitchen Manager
Teapot Dome
01.2020 - 11.2021
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
- Maximized quality assurance by completing frequent line checks.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
Waitress
Teapot Dome
10.2017 - 11.2021
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Inspected dishes and utensils for cleanliness.
- Trained new waitstaff on proper food handling, customer service and safety procedures.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
- Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.
- Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
- Presented menus to patrons promptly after seating and answered questions about menu items, making recommendations upon request.
- Supervised dining table set-up to prepare for diversity of event types, following strict service standards.
- Processed orders and sent to kitchen employees for preparation.
- Helped customers with dietary restrictions, allergies and intolerances obtain safe, delicious food by working closely with kitchen staff on alternatives.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
Daycare Aide
Trinity Lutheran Child Care Center
10.2016 - 03.2021
- Logged information regarding naps, feedings and any medications administered.
- Encouraged children's emotional and social development.
- Maintained group discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling and collaboration with parents.
- Worked closely with fellow staff members in developing and implementing educational and recreational activities.
- Dispensed snacks and meals to children in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
- Monitored children's progress and identified areas of improvement.
- Engaged with children individually to encourage physical activity and academic curiosity.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
- Documented children's growth and development.
- Maintained child-friendly environment by allowing frequent access to outdoor activities.
- Taught children importance of patience and understanding.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lawrence Jr/Sr. High
Lawrence, MI05.2019
Skills
- Breathing Techniques
- Learning Assessments
- Teacher Training
- Special Assignments
- Educational Strategies
- Safety Management
- Log Updating
- ADLs Assistance
- Safety Behaviors
- Mobility Support
- Hospitality Service Expertise
- Learning Strategies
Certification
CPR Certification
Paraprofessional
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Trinity Lutheran Child Care Center
07.2022 - Current
Registered Behavior Technician
Braintrust Behavioral Health
08.2021 - 03.2022
Server
Darden Restaurants, Olive Garden
02.2020 - 09.2022
Kitchen Manager
Teapot Dome
01.2020 - 11.2021
Waitress
Teapot Dome
10.2017 - 11.2021
Daycare Aide
Trinity Lutheran Child Care Center
10.2016 - 03.2021
High School Diploma -
Lawrence Jr/Sr. High
CPR Certification
Paraprofessional
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