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Amanda Smith

The Colony,TX

Summary

Assistant Teacher passionate about helping very young children complete tasks and learn new concepts. Caring and compassionate with students from diverse backgrounds and with different learning styles.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher Assistant

Cornerstone School Allen
Allen, TX
07.2021 - Current
  • Acted as a long-term toddler (14 months-26 months) substitute in the interim between hiring toddler teachers.
  • Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support to maintain student progress and development.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Performed staff monitoring duties such as overseeing recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
  • Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
  • Supported teacher in instructing core subjects, delivering supplementary lessons and coordinating materials.

Hostess

Barkeep's Eatery
Nacogdoches, TX
04.2020 - 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.

Receptionist

Great Clips
Plano, TX
06.2020 - 08.2020
  • Resolved client problems and complaints.
  • Answered phone promptly and provided information to clients as needed
  • Checked in clients and took requests for stylists, scheduling the clients accordingly
  • Managed wait times
  • Performed cleaning duties and laundry for the salon
  • Restocked inventory shelves

Hostess

Taverna Rossa
04.2019 - 08.2019
  • 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.

Cashier

Newk's Eatery
Frisco, TX
05.2017 - 12.2019
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
  • Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies.
  • Processed customer refunds and exchanges according to established guidelines.
  • Tallied cash drawer at beginning and end of each work shift.
  • Provided friendly service and assistance to clients promote customer loyalty, satisfaction and sales.
  • Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.

Family Nanny

Care.Com
Plano, TX
11.2017 - 12.2018
  • Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
  • Prepared tasty, healthy meals for children to encourage good eating habits.
  • Facilitated relationships with children and parents by developing caring and structured home environments.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles and read books to young children.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology (minor in Special Education)

Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX
05.2021

Skills

  • Early Childhood Education
  • First Aid
  • Mental Health
  • Behavior Management
  • Music Theory
  • Child Protection
  • Cash Handling
  • Sign Language
  • Spanish Speaking

Affiliations

  • Psi Chi Honor Society

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working
American Sign Language
Limited Working

Certification

  • CPR and First-Aid Certified

Timeline

Teacher Assistant

Cornerstone School Allen
07.2021 - Current

Receptionist

Great Clips
06.2020 - 08.2020

Hostess

Barkeep's Eatery
04.2020 - 12.2020

Hostess

Taverna Rossa
04.2019 - 08.2019

Family Nanny

Care.Com
11.2017 - 12.2018

Cashier

Newk's Eatery
05.2017 - 12.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology (minor in Special Education)

Stephen F. Austin State University

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