Allison Ryan
Chicago,IL
Summary
Driven by a passion for child development and a knack for creating engaging learning environments, I am an enthusiastic individual looking for a nannying job to engage in while I finish out my degree. I love children and I have 3 years of experience working with children of all ages.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Camp Counselor
Steve and Kate's Camp
05.2024 - Current
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Ensured camper safety by enforcing camp rules, supervising group activities, and responding promptly to incidents or concerns.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Acted as a positive role model, demonstrating strong leadership skills and exemplifying the camp''s core values.
Assistant Pre-School Teacher
Little Vikings Pre-School
09.2019 - 05.2020
- Enhanced student engagement by incorporating interactive activities and hands-on learning experiences.
- Collaborated with lead teachers to develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum for preschoolers.
- Provided individualized support for students, addressing unique learning needs and fostering growth in all areas.
- Established a nurturing classroom environment that promoted inclusivity, emotional well-being, and social development.
Nanny
Independent Employer
11.2021 - 04.2022
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing attentive care and nurturing relationships.
- Promoted intellectual development through reading, storytelling, and engaging educational activities.
- Ensured children''s safety and comfort by consistently monitoring their environment and addressing potential hazards.
- Encouraged physical activity with outdoor play, sports, and fitness games for improved health and motor skills development.
Nanny / Remote School Help
Independant Employer
08.2020 - 11.2020
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing attentive care and nurturing relationships.
- Promoted intellectual development through reading, storytelling, and engaging educational activities.
- Ensured children''s safety and comfort by consistently monitoring their environment and addressing potential hazards.
- Encouraged physical activity with outdoor play, sports, and fitness games for improved health and motor skills development.
Concessions Worker
Izaak Walton Park
03.2017 - 07.2020
- Prepared quality products while maintaining proper food safety practices, portion control and presentation within service goal times.
- Maintained clean, organized workspace according to operational standards.
- Consistently provided friendly service to promote better customer engagement.
- Responded to customer complaints to help resolve issues.
- Corrected order issues, provided refunds and replaced items.
- Handled cash and processed payments, sorting bills and maintaining records of transactions.
- Monitored inventory and notified management of deficiencies or shortages.
Hostess Manager, Server
Malibu Barbie Cafe
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by ensuring a welcoming and organized restaurant environment.
- Streamlined reservation process for increased efficiency and improved guest experience.
- Mentored hostess team members, fostering professional growth and strong teamwork.
- Increased table turnover rate by effectively managing seating arrangements and guest flow.
- Managed high-pressure situations with poise, maintaining excellent customer service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to ensure timely delivery of orders, resulting in satisfied customers.
Stand Worker
Marios Italian Lemonade
04.2021 - 06.2023
- Kept kitchen, counter and dining areas cleaned and sanitized.
- Accurately operated cash register to process customer payments.
- Performed serving, cleaning and stocking to high standards and provided excellent customer satisfaction.
- Readied customers' take-out orders in secure bags with appropriate amounts of condiments, silverware and napkins.
- Prepared recipe ingredients by washing, peeling, cutting and measuring.
- Memorized and prepared multiple itemized orders for customers.
Hostess Trainer
Maple Tree Inn
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions and informed of accurate wait times.
- 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 with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
- Monitored seating area and checked restrooms regularly to keep spotless.
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
- Cultivated positive guest relations by managing information and orchestrating speedy seating.
- Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
Education
Educational Psychology
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, ILFilm And Television BFA - Directing
Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL05.2025
Highschool Diploma -
Homewood-Flossmoor Highschool
Flossmoor, IL05.2020
Skills
- Adult and Pediatric CPR/First Aid/AED certified
- American Sign Language
- Compassionate communication
- Creativity and Innovation
- Child Supervision
- Problem-solving abilities
- Meal planning for infants
- Laundry and clothing care
- Pet-friendly nanny
- Storytelling abilities
Timeline
Camp Counselor
Steve and Kate's Camp
05.2024 - Current
Hostess Manager, Server
Malibu Barbie Cafe
05.2023 - 09.2023
Nanny
Independent Employer
11.2021 - 04.2022
Stand Worker
Marios Italian Lemonade
04.2021 - 06.2023
Nanny / Remote School Help
Independant Employer
08.2020 - 11.2020
Hostess Trainer
Maple Tree Inn
08.2020 - 12.2020
Assistant Pre-School Teacher
Little Vikings Pre-School
09.2019 - 05.2020
Concessions Worker
Izaak Walton Park
03.2017 - 07.2020
Educational Psychology
University of Illinois At Chicago
Film And Television BFA - Directing
Columbia College Chicago
Highschool Diploma -
Homewood-Flossmoor Highschool
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