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Amanda Gandara

Deshler,NE

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Deli Clerk , Stocker and Cashier

Russ's Market
Beatrice , NE
08.2020 - 12.2024
  • Stocked all cheese and meats when needed
  • Opened and closed
  • Cleaned all machines and windows
  • Dated meats, cheese, and pastries in the morning and through out the day
  • Cut meat and cheeses for customers
  • Sweep and mop
  • Cleaned fryers
  • Prepared food to correct temp from fryer to the cold shelf
  • Labeled and weighed ribs and chicken after being cooked
  • Helped rotate food products and stocking
  • Making sure all expired items were removed and accounted for

Deli Clerk

Family Fare
Beatrice , NE
09.2023 - 03.2024
  • Greeted customers in a friendly and professional manner.
  • Maintained cleanliness of the deli area and equipment.
  • Stocked shelves with fresh items daily.
  • Rotated product on shelves to ensure freshness.
  • Adhered to health and safety standards while preparing food.
  • Prepared all food orders according to customer specifications.
  • Assisted customers with selecting products from the deli case or menu board.
  • Weighed, wrapped, and labeled meats, cheeses, salads, sandwiches. for customers' orders.
  • Provided accurate pricing information when requested by customers.
  • Performed opening and closing duties such as restocking supplies and cleaning work areas at the end of shift.
  • Followed company recipes for preparing foods such as soups, salads, sandwiches.
  • Ensured compliance with all local health department regulations regarding food preparation and storage procedures.
  • Worked collaboratively with other staff members to ensure efficient operation of the store operations during peak hours of business activity.
  • Offered suggestions for additional items that would complement customer's order selections.
  • Sanitized and kept work areas tidy by cleaning surfaces, equipment and floors, removing trash and maintaining machinery.
  • Sliced meats and cheeses and weighed deli items for customers.
  • Operated slicers and other equipment according to company guidelines to minimize accidents or injuries.

Lead Preschool Teacher

World Of Knowledge Child Development
Lincoln, NE
05.2023 - 07.2023
  • Organized and maintained a safe learning environment for children, including supervision of indoor and outdoor playtime.
  • Provided individualized instruction to each student based on their needs and interests.
  • Observed and documented students' growth and development throughout the year.
  • Planned and implemented developmentally appropriate activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of children.
  • Encouraged positive behavior through positive reinforcement techniques such as praise and rewards.
  • Ensured compliance with all state regulations related to preschool education standards.
  • Communicated regularly with parents regarding student progress, behavioral issues or any other concerns they may have had about their child's well-being.
  • Monitored classroom supplies inventory levels and ordered new items as needed.
  • Integrated music into everyday activities to foster creativity among students.
  • Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods with children.
  • Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
  • Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
  • Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
  • Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication.
  • Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
  • Developed well-managed classroom of [Number] children.
  • Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
  • Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing and crafts.

Assisted with pottying training and changing clothes if there was an accident, or assist if the child needs helping wiping their bottom with proper PPE and talking to the children as what I am doing so we build trust and make the child feel safe.

Opener

Drive Through
Beatrice , NE
03.2023 - 05.2023
  • Greeted customers upon entering the store and provided them with helpful information about products and services offered.
  • Maintained cleanliness of the store by sweeping floors, cleaning windows, dusting shelves.
  • Picked up trash around building and in parking lot for neat appearance.
  • Restocked and checked cleanliness of restrooms to complete minor cleaning duties missed by cleaning crew.
  • Helped serve out food and drinks
  • Assisted customers when needed
  • Help prepare orders for front, drive thru, and waiting for orders
  • Make cold drinks, coffee hot and cold
  • Opened front make sure everything was stocked in the front and drive thru

Assisted Manager Housekeeping

Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites
Beatrice, NE
06.2021 - 02.2022
  • Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
  • Resolved conflicts between employees by providing guidance on company policies and procedures.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, industry standards.
  • Assessed team member's skillsets and assigned tasks accordingly for optimal efficiency.
  • Assisted housekeepers if they needed items, checked on them and see how they were doing and if they needed help or any items that were missing.
  • Helped when we had call ins
  • checked the rooms once they were cleaned and not yet and also put the rooms available into the computer

Lead Older 2 Yr Olds

Blondo preschool childcare
Omaha, NE
04.2021 - 07.2021
  • Taught the children English and Spanish
  • Sign language
  • Created a bi weekly curriculum incorporated art, and age appropriate activities, and some were not content so i went up further and the children excelled even more in the educational learning
  • Did fun art work included baby yoda for May 4th
  • Taught the children the Pledge of Allegiance , shapes, STEM projects,
  • Maintained a safe environment inside and made sure the outside equipment was safe and not hot for the children
  • Made sure all toys that were not age appropriate and broken toys were reported and discarded .
  • Children did their own art work
  • circle time and morning song(s)

Caretaker

Boyfriend
Elizabethton, TN
12.2020 - 03.2021
  • Cleaned our apartment
  • Cooked meals
  • Grocery shopping
  • Help take care of his son
  • Make appointments
  • Make transportation arrangements
  • Laundry
  • Help him throughout the night when he became ill
  • Get his to and from dialysis
  • Help him with hygeine (shower, dry off and dress)

Opener Cashier

McDonald's Restaurant
Beatrice , NE
11.2019 - 12.2019
  • Greeted customers upon entering the store and provided them with helpful information about products and services offered.
  • Ensured compliance with health codes regulations by maintaining food safety standards in designated areas.
  • Operated cash registers accurately and efficiently during peak hours of business.
  • Processed returns and exchanges according to company policies and procedures.
  • Maintained cleanliness of the store by sweeping floors, cleaning windows, dusting shelves.
  • Opened store daily and ensured all safety protocols were followed.
  • Responded to questions or referred customers to professionals for additional help or information.
  • Picked up trash around building and in parking lot for neat appearance.
  • Alerted supervisor of repair needs and building concerns.
  • Restocked and checked cleanliness of restrooms to complete minor cleaning duties missed by cleaning crew.

Younger 2 Lead Teacher

Marbach Christian Church
San Antonio, TX
09.2016 - 10.2017
  • Provided instructional guidance and mentorship to teachers in the development of lesson plans, instructional materials, and assessments.
  • Followed Sate Licensing regulations, count, health code and safety
  • Sanitized tables, chairs, toys, shelves, changing table, vacuumed
  • Made a curriculum bi weekly and age appropriate
  • Communicated with parents
  • Age appropriate artwork, allowing the children to do it themselves but will assist if needed
  • Made incident reports
  • Supervised playtime inside and outside as well during meals and snacks
  • cleaned them up after lunch and before going home and before nap

Lead 2 Year Old Daycare

Stepping Stones Daycare
San Antonio, TX
06.2016 - 03.2017
  • Utilized hands-on materials such as puzzles, blocks, books and manipulatives to teach concepts to the two year olds.
  • Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of each two year old student.
  • Created a safe and nurturing learning environment for two year old students.
  • Read stories aloud to small groups of two year old children on a regular basis.
  • Maintained accurate records of attendance and other required documents related to two year olds' education.
  • Monitored playground activities during outdoor playtime with the two years olds.
  • Potty training and washing their hands
  • Assisted in helping and showing them how to change their clothes, underwear, socks, shoes etc ..
  • Participated in professional development workshops related to Early Childhood Education topics.
  • Implemented daily routines that provided structure while allowing flexibility based on individual needs of 2-year-old students.
  • Encouraged positive behaviors by setting clear expectations for the two year old students.
  • Developed lesson plans that incorporated play-based activities into the curriculum for the two years olds. and incorportate what colors, shapes , numbers into play as well .
  • Facilitated group activities such as art projects, music time, story time. for the two year olds.
  • Developed and implemented age-appropriate activities to promote social, physical, and cognitive development of two year old children.
  • Supervised circle time, free play, outside play, and learning and developmental activities.
  • Introduced learning activities and imaginative play to teach children to explore.
  • Communicated with children's parents and guardians about daily activities, behaviors and problems.
  • Supported children's emotional and social development by adapting communication tactics for differing client needs.
  • Created and maintained a clean, organized, and stimulating environment conducive to learning.
  • Prepared educational materials and resources that support curriculum objectives.
  • Sanitized toys, tables, chairs throughout the day and bathroom as needed as well

Lead 2 Years Old

Sunshine Montessori School
Helotes, TX
01.2013 - 07.2014
  • Provided guidance on appropriate behaviors in order to foster social emotional growth in young learners.
  • Developed and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans that incorporated a variety of teaching methods.
  • Established positive relationships with parents and guardians to ensure effective communication regarding student progress.
  • Supervised students during lunchtime, recess periods and other special activities.
  • Went to classes to help me succeed as an educator and to help make my classroom a success
  • incorporated parents with the students fun activities and classwork. And parties as well.
  • Utilized creative activities such as art, music, storytelling and outdoor playtime to teach key
  • concepts.
  • Teaching the children their colors, shapes, sizes, sign language, English and Spanish
  • Sanitized mats, toys, tables, chairs, bathroom, sinks, and swept and mop

Daycare Floater

Lapetite Daycare
San Antonio, Texas
08.2011 - 03.2012
  • Supervised, monitored, and engaged with children of all ages during outdoor activities.
  • Attended staff meetings in order to stay up-to-date on new regulations or changes within the facility.
  • Developed positive relationships with parents by providing updates on their child's day-to-day progress.
  • Encouraged children to interact with one another through playtime activities.
  • Managed difficult situations involving challenging behaviors in a professional manner.
  • Provided assistance to teachers in maintaining a safe and secure environment for children.
  • Inspected playground equipment regularly to ensure safety standards were met.
  • Implemented health and safety protocols ensuring compliance with state regulations.
  • Assisted in preparing snacks for the children according to nutritional guidelines.
  • Maintained accurate records of attendance and absences of students throughout the day.
  • Enforced discipline policies while keeping an understanding attitude towards the children.
  • Organized activities such as games, arts and crafts, reading stories, and singing songs.
  • Managed crafts and other hands-on activities to engage kids and promote development.
  • Observed and monitored children to identify developmental strengths and target enrichment activities.
  • Read stories to children, facilitated discussions and tied books into learning opportunities.
  • Helped feed the children/served , milk assisted with ones transiting from sippy cups to regular cups

Floater Teacher

Marbach Christian Church
San Antonio, Texas
08.2009 - 06.2010
  • Substitute teacher when the teacher had off or called in
  • floater, breaks, bathroom breaks and filled in for the cook when she was not there.
  • Followed licensing protocols health protocols
  • Helped clean and sanitize classrooms when needed
  • Made sure to follow the teachers schedules and complied with their daily routine
  • sanitized tables, chairs, toys, and mats through out the day
  • helped the children problem solve when an issue arised
  • positive redirect the children
  • positive praises throughout the day

Education

Elementary and Special Education

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ

Skills

  • Equipment safety
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Sanitation Practices
  • Effective Communication to the parents, children, and director/ assistant director
  • Ensuring the children are top priority and safety
  • Honesty and Integrity
  • Cleaning and sanitizing
  • Team Collaboration
  • Licensing Rules
  • Teamwork

Certification

  • CPR/First Aide AED certified
  • MA degree
  • Elementary and Special Education Associates Degree

Timeline

Deli Clerk

Family Fare
09.2023 - 03.2024

Lead Preschool Teacher

World Of Knowledge Child Development
05.2023 - 07.2023

Opener

Drive Through
03.2023 - 05.2023

Assisted Manager Housekeeping

Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites
06.2021 - 02.2022

Lead Older 2 Yr Olds

Blondo preschool childcare
04.2021 - 07.2021

Caretaker

Boyfriend
12.2020 - 03.2021

Deli Clerk , Stocker and Cashier

Russ's Market
08.2020 - 12.2024

Opener Cashier

McDonald's Restaurant
11.2019 - 12.2019

Younger 2 Lead Teacher

Marbach Christian Church
09.2016 - 10.2017

Lead 2 Year Old Daycare

Stepping Stones Daycare
06.2016 - 03.2017

Lead 2 Years Old

Sunshine Montessori School
01.2013 - 07.2014

Daycare Floater

Lapetite Daycare
08.2011 - 03.2012

Floater Teacher

Marbach Christian Church
08.2009 - 06.2010

Elementary and Special Education

Grand Canyon University
  • CPR/First Aide AED certified
  • MA degree
  • Elementary and Special Education Associates Degree
Amanda Gandara