Alyssa Abbass
Kenmore,NY
Summary
Skilled multitasker with superior work ethic and good teamwork, problem-solving and organizational skills. Willing to take on any task to help team. Reliable and dedicated team player with hardworking and resourceful approach. Motivated student working toward Bachelor's in History and Master's in Adolescent Education. Possess experience in many areas such as communication, time management, and computer skills. Proven success working within fast-paced, collaborative settings.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Teacher
Creative Child Daycare
Kenmore, NY
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Documented and reported behavior issues or accidents to parents, minimizing future problems.
- Incorporated music and play into developmentally appropriate activities.
- Encouraged curiosity, exploration and problem-solving appropriate to children's development levels.
- Monitored and enforced adequate supply and material inventory.
- Partnered with supervisor to implement ADA standards on playground and in common areas.
- Supervised free play and other activities to keep children safe.
- Established positive relationships with parent to collaboratively promote child's wellbeing.
- Read and told stories to promote and support overall language development.
- Helped with creation of age-appropriate activities to keep children positively engaged.
- Assisted with meal preparation and feeding to meet children's dietary needs.
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play, and instruction.
- Met with parents about daily activities, positive developments, and issues.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Assisted children with regular handwashing and wiped down hard surfaces often to minimize germ spread.
- Arrived at assigned areas on time, prepared, and ready to work.
- Complied with strict safety and organizational regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
Library Page
Buffalo And Erie County Public Libraries
Kenmore, NY
03.2021 - 08.2022
- Organized library shelves, materials and equipment in clear, alphabetized order.
- Placed books on proper shelves when returned to circulation.
- Answered questions from patrons and helped to find desired materials.
- Located library materials, resources and technologies to fulfill patron requests.
- Monitored library environments to maintain safe, hazard-free settings.
- Gained strong understanding of various methods for cataloging books and other materials.
- Developed library displays and implemented innovative outreach activities for improved community engagement.
- Helped children select appropriate reading level library books.
- Stayed up-to-date on library policies and procedures to smoothly enforce standards.
- Kept library shelves and printed materials well-stocked and organized according to established system.
- Mitigated librarian workload by independently managing basic patron requests and locating materials.
Cashier
Christmas Tree Shop And That
Buffalo, NY
11.2020 - 12.2020
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Handled cash with high accuracy and took care to check bills for fraud.
Owner/Operator
Lazy Dog Bakery
Kenmore, NY
04.2020 - 09.2020
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Produced consistently high-quality baked goods for customers.
- Operated and maintained bakery equipment, including ovens and mixers.
- Managed customer service operations, including taking orders and resolving complaints.
- Resolved customer concerns with positive approach and constructive strategies.
- Developed recipes for new products and improved existing recipes.
- Coordinated food deliveries to guarantee timely arrival of supplies.
- Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment and oven.
- Baked consistent quality items by accurately mixing, dividing, shaping, and proofing.
- Packaged finished products for sale.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Adolescent Education And History
SUNY At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY06.2027
High School Diploma -
Kenmore West Senior High School
Buffalo, NY06.2022
Skills
- Customer and Client Relations
- Office Supply Inventory Control
- Shorthand Writing
- Facility Safety
- Prioritization
- Strategic Planning
- Organization and Efficiency
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Greet Visitors
- Telephone Skills
Timeline
Assistant Teacher
Creative Child Daycare
09.2022 - 08.2023
Library Page
Buffalo And Erie County Public Libraries
03.2021 - 08.2022
Cashier
Christmas Tree Shop And That
11.2020 - 12.2020
Owner/Operator
Lazy Dog Bakery
04.2020 - 09.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Adolescent Education And History
SUNY At Buffalo
High School Diploma -
Kenmore West Senior High School