Allea Binge
Nashville,TN
Summary
Committed assistant teacher volunteer with relevant experience in classroom management, curriculum development and student engagement. Strengths include adaptability, patience, and creativity. Proven ability to contribute to learning environments that foster student growth and success. Impactful contributions have improved overall educational experiences, benefiting both students and teaching teams alike.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Teacher Volunteer
Hamilton United Methodist Church
Antioch, TN
09.2024 - Current
- Managed small group instruction sessions under guidance from the classroom teacher.
- Worked closely with the classroom teacher to understand expectations for the day's activities.
- Performed clerical tasks such as filing, copying, faxing.
- Assisted children at mealtime to teach social and self-help skills and sound nutritional practices.
- Helped supervise students during lunch, recess, and other activities.
- Assisted teachers in preparing lessons and materials for instruction.
- Encouraged positive behavior among students through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Worked with students to reinforce learning of material or skill introduced by teacher.
- Maintained a safe learning environment by monitoring behavior of students.
- Provided additional support to struggling students with reading, writing, and math skills.
- Created displays of student work to showcase their progress.
- Interacted positively with children to encourage development and involvement in activities, treating each child with dignity and respect.
- Provided one-on-one help to individual students who needed extra assistance.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
Restaurant Server
H & T's Homecooking
Nashville, TN
05.2021 - Current
- Set up tables in between patrons to reduce wait times.
- Explained menu items, describing ingredients and cooking methods upon request.
- Trained new employees to perform duties.
- Filled condiments and napkin containers during slack periods.
- Trained new employees on restaurant procedures and plating techniques.
- Recorded orders accurately into the Point of Sale system.
- Developed rapport with guests and assisted in generating repeat business by providing exceptional customer service.
- Satisfied customers by topping off drinks and offering condiments, napkins and other items.
- Maintained polite and professional demeanor to patrons to encourage inquiries and order placements.
- Calculated charges, issued table checks, and collected payments from customers.
- Responded to customer inquiries about menu items or services offered by the restaurant.
- Attended to guests needs in a timely manner, ensuring satisfaction throughout their dining experience.
- Promoted desserts, appetizers, and specialty drinks to optimize sales.
- Complied with safety procedures when handling food items or cleaning materials.
- Followed up on guest requests in a timely manner.
- Verified guest satisfaction with meals and suggested additional items to increase restaurant sales.
- Served food and beverages to patrons and immediately remedied issues with orders.
- Completed cleaning duties by sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming carpet and tidying up server stations.
- Served food and beverages to patrons and confirmed complete orders.
- Displayed enthusiasm and knowledge about restaurant's menu and products.
- Processed payments from customers using cash registers or POS systems.
- Cleaned tables and chairs to prepare dining area for next customers.
- Collected dirty dishes and glasses from tables or counters, preparing areas for next diners.
- Delivered beverages, appetizers, entrees, and desserts to guests in an efficient manner.
- Maintained positive relationships with co-workers and customers alike through friendly communication.
- Maintained cleanliness of restaurant area, including tables, chairs, floors, counters, windowsills.
- Completed opening and closing checklists to ensure smooth restaurant operations.
- Stocked service areas with supplies during slow periods.
- Assisted in preparing salads, appetizers and desserts to speed up food service.
- Assisted with stocking supplies such as napkins and silverware for dining areas.
- Checked with customers to determine satisfaction with meals, promptly taking action to correct problems.
- Adhered to established sanitation standards at all times while serving food or drinks.
- Circulated within assigned areas to assess and address customer needs, effectively prioritizing tasks during peak hours.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Ice Cream Server
Ben & Jerry's
Nashville, TN
05.2014 - 03.2020
- Welcomed and thanked guests to demonstrate appreciation for patronage.
- Restocked napkins, condiments and utensils at self-service areas during slow periods.
- Informed customers about current ice cream flavors, ingredients and nutritional information.
- Restocked supplies of napkins, straws, spoons and other items as needed.
- Assembled and prepared ice cream-based drinks, following recipes to produce consistent products.
- Operated cash register and handled financial transactions with accuracy.
- Warmly greeted visitors to promote great customer service and positive ordering experience.
- Recommended flavor combinations and desserts to customers, enhancing their dining experience.
- Checked expiration dates on products to ensure freshness.
- Greeted guests pleasantly, discussing specialty flavors and answering allergen concerns.
- Memorized menu items, identifying allergens to streamline service to customers.
- Processed cash and credit card payments, promptly returning receipts, coin, bills and payment cards to customers.
- Prepared and served a variety of ice cream flavors and frozen desserts to customers, ensuring high-quality service.
- Processed payments on cash register and counted back bills and change to patrons.
- Restocked ice cream disposable supplies, glass serving dishes and utensils.
- Organized ice cream flavors, toppings, syrups, and other ingredients in the work area.
- Answered questions regarding ingredients and preparation techniques to educate customers before placing orders.
- Provided excellent customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving complaints promptly.
- Followed proper sanitation guidelines when handling food products.
- Directed patrons to restrooms and other amenities within facility.
- Prepared orders for customers by scooping ice cream into dishes or cones.
- Trained new staff on serving techniques, customer service protocols, and safety procedures.
- Monitored freezer temperatures and ice cream consistency, adjusting settings as needed.
- Provided excellent customer service by responding promptly to customer inquiries and requests.
- Cleaned counters, tables and fountain equipment, following quality checkpoints.
- Pitched in to help with additional cleaning and store tasks during busy periods.
- Memorized seasonal menu options and flavors to offer customers updated details on new items and offerings.
- Maintained cleanliness of all food preparation surfaces, utensils and equipment according to safety regulations.
- Served and scooped ice cream, following sizing specifications.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss sales targets, performance improvements, and customer feedback.
- Served food and beverages at take-out counters to provide fast service to waiting guests.
- Tailored orders to address customer allergies and gluten concerns.
- Scooped ice cream for sundaes and made milkshakes for patrons.
- Performed opening duties such as setting up dining areas and preparing condiments.
- Followed recipes and preparation techniques for sundaes, milkshakes, and other frozen desserts.
- Ensured the ice cream serving equipment was properly cleaned and maintained.
- Developed a loyal customer base through friendly and efficient service.
- Scrubbed and polished counters to remove debris and food.
- Delivered orders accurately to customers at their tables or counters in a timely manner.
- Provided excellent customer service through friendly interactions with guests.
- Operated cash register to collect payments from customers.
- Managed inventory of ice cream, toppings, and serving supplies, restocking as necessary.
- Talked pleasantly with customers while taking orders and promoted positive image for business.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss best practices for providing quality service.
- Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations.
- Greeted customers and provided menu information.
- Explained food preparation methods and ingredients to enable patrons with food allergies to make educated decisions.
- Informed management of low stock items prior to running out completely.
Education
High School Diploma -
Vanderbilt Children's Hospital
Nashville, TN05-2014
Skills
- Student engagement
- Behavior modification
- Instructional support
- Classroom restocking
- Learning support
- Safety and supervision
- Behavior management
- Physical education support
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant Teacher Volunteer
Hamilton United Methodist Church
09.2024 - Current
Restaurant Server
H & T's Homecooking
05.2021 - Current
Ice Cream Server
Ben & Jerry's
05.2014 - 03.2020
High School Diploma -
Vanderbilt Children's Hospital
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