Aleigha Smith
Lenawee Intergenerational Learning Academy
Morenci ,MI
1
Certification
5
years of professional experience
Compassionate Child Caregiver committed to creating safe and engaging environments for children. Adept at mentoring staff and utilizing creative problem-solving to address challenges, ensuring optimal child development and well-being.
Work History
Child Caregiver
3 Years 2 Months- Supervised daily activities, ensuring safety and engagement for children in care.
- Developed and implemented educational programs to promote cognitive and social development.
- Fostered positive relationships with children through active communication and play-based learning.
- Collaborated with parents to provide regular updates on children's progress and well-being.
- Mentored new staff on best practices for child interaction and program delivery.
- Administered first aid when necessary, maintaining a calm demeanor during emergencies and handling situations effectively.
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
- Improved communication skills by engaging children in age-appropriate conversations and active listening.
- Provided transportation to extracurricular activities, ensuring punctuality and fulfilling parental requests.
- Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
- Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development.
- Logged information regarding naps, feedings, and any medications administered.
- Worked closely with fellow staff members in developing and implementing educational and recreational activities.
- Implemented creative problem-solving techniques to address challenges faced while caring for multiple children simultaneously.
Restaurant Busser
6 Months- Supported dining operations by efficiently clearing and resetting tables for optimal guest experience.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining area, ensuring adherence to health and safety standards.
- Assisted servers with delivering food and beverages, enhancing overall service flow during peak hours.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to expedite dishwashing and food preparation processes, improving turnaround times.
- Kept close eye on customers to quickly spot leaving guests and clear tables for future patrons.
- Worked quickly, communicated with other staff and always looked for better ways of completing tasks to improve productivity and keep tables ready for incoming guests.
- Worked well in diverse team settings by partnering with others to complete tasks.
Waiter's Assistant
7 Months- Assisted servers with food and beverage delivery, ensuring timely service for guests.
- Maintained cleanliness of dining areas, contributing to positive guest experiences.
- Supported inventory management by restocking supplies and monitoring stock levels.
- Communicated effectively with kitchen staff to ensure accurate order preparation.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure accurate order preparation and timely execution.
- Developed rapport with guests through friendly interaction, creating loyal customers over time.
- Contributed to positive guest experiences by accommodating special requests and dietary restrictions.
- Quickly reset and cleaned up tables after customers left to enable speedy turnaround and guest flow.
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
CPR training
Cleaning and sanitizing
Hygiene and cleanliness
Early childhood education
Child safety awareness
Care planning
Potty training assistance
Transportation and driving
Travel planning and coordination
Allergy awareness
Licensing and compliance
Early education
Curriculum planning
Certification
CPR Certification
Timeline
Child Caregiver
Lenawee Intergenerational Learning Academy
05.2023 - CurrentRead More
Restaurant Busser
Sullivans Bakery & Bistro
09.2022 - 03.2023Read More
Waiter's Assistant
Village Inn Restaurant
01.2022 - 08.2022Read More
Morenci Area School
High School Diploma
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