Alondra Cervantes
Clearwater,Fl
Summary
Experienced childcare professional with a strong passion for working with young children. Demonstrated expertise in caring for children of various age groups. Dedicated to providing exceptional nanny services for a family for over 2 years. Proud member of a family-owned dance group with 15 years of dancing experience. Started dancing at the age of 4 and now serves as a dance teacher, contributing to teaching, choreography, and scheduling. Also freelancing as a makeup artist.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher Assistant
O2B Kids
Palm Harbor, FL
11.2023 - Current
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
- Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
- Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
- Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior.
- Prepared for lessons by gathering educational materials and setting up equipment.
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
- Organized snack time and nap hours.
- Assisted teacher by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
Dance Teacher
Grupo Folklorico Mahetzi
Clearwater, FL
01.2020 - Current
- Choreographed unique routines tailored to individual student abilities, enhancing each dancer''s strengths while improving areas of weakness.
- Planned routines for recitals and performances.
- Developed strong relationships with students, encouraging them to develop self-confidence through the art of dance.
- Recognized and adapted to different learning styles to productively communicate and teach materials to all students.
- Enhanced student performance by implementing creative and engaging dance routines.
- Provided constructive corrections to encourage students to learn steps and improve dancing.
- Created healthy and safe learning environment for all students by implementing class rules and promoting mutual respect and gentle discipline.
- Promoted creative expression to encourage students to explore dance as art and self expression through movement.
- Created a safe and inclusive environment where students felt comfortable expressing themselves through dance, regardless of their background or experience level.
- Taught and explained choreography by breaking down steps and demonstrating moves.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, performance evaluations, and lesson plans for effective classroom management.
- Utilized different styles of teaching to accommodate students of all capabilities.
- Motivated and encouraged students to practice dance routines to work toward set goals.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop a comprehensive dance curriculum for various age groups and skill levels.
- Managed costume design and selection, ensuring appropriate attire for each performance and individual dancer''s needs.
Teacher's Assistant
Bright Beginnings Daycare
2811 Belcher Rd Dunedin, FL 34698 United States
07.2021 - 10.2023
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
- Strengthened communication skills among preschoolers through daily dialogue practice during circle time sessions.
Shift Lead
Marcos Pizza
Clearwater, Fl
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Kept food service and preparation areas clean, neat, and properly sanitized
- Educated guests about menus and daily specials, skillfully driving sales of target items
- Processed orders and payments using POS system terminals and registers
- Trained new servers in company policies, guest service standards, and best practices
- Managed customer expectations, communicating realistic food preparation times and opinions on menu items
Customer Service Representative
24/7 in touch
Clearwater, Fl
02.2020 - 06.2020
- Processed refunds, exchanges, and company credits for customers facing issues
- Answered 15-40 inbound calls each day to handle various concerns, set appointments, and close sales
- Answered customer questions about policies and procedures with friendly and knowledgeable approach
Hostess
Marina Cantina
Clearwater Beach, Fl
09.2018 - 03.2019
- Moved and arranged tables, chairs, and settings and organized seating for groups with special needs
- Took reservations by phone and in person, providing helpful, accurate responses to inquiries
- Checked menus to ensure cleanliness and proper presentation
- Monitored dining rooms for seating availability, service, safety, and well-being of guests
- Maintained seating charts for optimal station rotations
Education
GED -
Clearwater High School
Clearwater, Fl05.2017
Skills
- Bilingual (Spanish)
- Multitasking
- Time management
- Refunds And Exchanges
- Answering Questions
- Merchandising
- Teaching techniques
- Choreography expertise
- Instructional techniques
Certification
CPR/ First Aid
40-hour Introductory Child Care Training
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Teacher Assistant
O2B Kids
11.2023 - Current
Teacher's Assistant
Bright Beginnings Daycare
07.2021 - 10.2023
Customer Service Representative
24/7 in touch
02.2020 - 06.2020
Dance Teacher
Grupo Folklorico Mahetzi
01.2020 - Current
Hostess
Marina Cantina
09.2018 - 03.2019
Shift Lead
Marcos Pizza
01.2017 - 01.2021
GED -
Clearwater High School