Amelia Corson
Summary
Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Preschool Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
12.2022 - Current
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Utilized books, songs and games to engage students.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Assisted and supervised at least 10 children through entire school day.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
Family Babysitter
Multiple Families
10.2012 - Current
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Assisted older kids with homework, school projects and chores.
- Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
- Assisted with meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry to support family with additional chores.
- Took children to extra-curricular activities and on outings to approved locations.
- Administered medications, following strict instructions from parents and medical labels.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
Drink Server
TopGolf
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Collected trash, wiped up spills, and removed trays to maintain fresh and clean customer areas.
- Transported dirty utensils, dishes, and trays to kitchen to help team stay on top of cleaning.
- Kept close eye on customers to quickly spot leaving guests and clear tables for future patrons.
- Upheld high standards of cleanliness, frequently cleaning and organizing serving and beverage backstock areas.
- Maintained adequate levels of condiments and well-stocked drink stations to keep service flowing smoothly.
- Prepared hot coffee and tea according to customer requests.
- Managed customer deliveries and assisted with carrying out orders to promote maximum satisfaction.
Barista Trainer
Starbucks
08.2019 - 06.2021
- Trained new team members with positive reinforcement and respectful, encouraging coaching.
- Elevated customer loyalty by using strong communication abilities to resolve customer problems.
- Customized training strategies based on individual barista knowledge, experience and strengths.
- Taught proper procedures and strategies for success to new employees.
- Handled cash and processed payments accurately to avoid errors.
- Trained new employees in groups and in one-on-one scenarios.
- Learned every menu item's preparation and numerous off-label drinks to meet customer needs.
- Explained beverage preparation and offered samples to help customers choose ideal items.
- Memorized recipes for specialty coffee beverages and seasonal offerings.
- Cleaned counters, machines, utensils, and seating areas daily.
- Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
- Listened carefully to customer requests and created personalized, delicious beverages, which improved sales.
- Created wide variety of hot and cold drinks in average shifts with consistently positive customer satisfaction scores.
- Operated espresso machines and commercial coffee brewers to create beverages.
- Recommended products based on solid understanding of individual customer needs and preferences.
- Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.
- Trained new employees, sharing knowledge and expertise of coffees, teas, and merchandise.
- Maintained regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
- Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
Barista
Target Starbucks
12.2018 - 07.2019
- Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
- Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
- Cleaned counters, machines, utensils, and seating areas daily.
- Maintained regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
- Listened carefully to customer requests and created personalized, delicious beverages, which improved sales.
- Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.
- Memorized recipes for specialty coffee beverages and seasonal offerings.
- Made and served brand-specific café beverages with focus on speed, quality and consistency.
- Recommended products based on solid understanding of individual customer needs and preferences.
- Operated espresso machines and commercial coffee brewers to create beverages.
- Created wide variety of hot and cold drinks in average shifts with consistently positive customer satisfaction scores.
- Monitored supply levels at counter and maintained customer areas to meet typical demands.
- Prepared specialty drinks such as cappuccinos, lattes and mochas.
- Learned every menu item's preparation and numerous off-label drinks to meet customer needs.
- Restocked display cases with attractive arrangements to promote specialty food items like bagels and muffins.
- Prevented infections and maintained store professionalism by cleaning and sanitizing work areas daily.
- Followed exact recipes for mixing and preparing beverage and food items.
- Learned special recipe items and seasonal offerings to best meet customer needs.
- Minimized spoilage with proper use of first-in-first-out stock procedures.
Party Attendant
Pump It Up
08.2017 - 11.2018
- Managed event logistics and operations.
- Consulted with customers to determine objectives and requirements for events.
- Created and maintained event expenditures, budgets and timelines in job-related software.
- Attended conferences and events to stay up-to-date with industry trends and planning standards.
- Kept facilities clean, neat, and organized to give areas professional and fresh appeal.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with customers to increase loyalty, trust and satisfaction.
- Responded to customer requests efficiently and with knowledgeable assistance.
- Provided excellent customer service to guests by promptly responding to inquiries and requests.
- Greeted customers and provided assistance with locating items in store to provide welcoming presence and enhance shopping experience.
- Built and established positive relationships with patrons, team members and supervisors.
- Monitored guests and enforced rules, maintaining safety for visitors and staff.
- Cleaned rides and attractions to reduce spread of germs and bacteria.
- Engaged safety devices and monitored attraction during operation to reduce safety risks.
Daycare Assistant
In Home Daycare
06.2016 - 08.2016
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Provided lunchtime assistance to monitor children, assist with eating and serve food.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Kept children between ages of 5 Months and 3 years safe and secure with vigilant oversight.
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play, and instruction.
- Used patience, skill and various behavior modification techniques to maintain order and safety.
Education
High School Diploma -
Wayzata High School
Plymouth, MN06.2021
Skills
- Adept at Working with Special Needs Children
- Early Childhood Education
- Toileting and Feeding
- Parent Communication
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- CDA Certified
- Food Preparation and Safety
- Cash Handling
- New Hire Training
- Time Management
- Safe Food Handling
- Menu Knowledge
- Verbal and Written Communication
Certification
Childs Development Associates
CPR and First aid certified
Timeline
Lead Preschool Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
12.2022 - Current
Drink Server
TopGolf
06.2022 - 12.2022
Barista Trainer
Starbucks
08.2019 - 06.2021
Barista
Target Starbucks
12.2018 - 07.2019
Party Attendant
Pump It Up
08.2017 - 11.2018
Daycare Assistant
In Home Daycare
06.2016 - 08.2016
Family Babysitter
Multiple Families
10.2012 - Current
High School Diploma -
Wayzata High School