Amelie Ortega
All Aboard Preschool
Menifee,CA
5
years of professional experience
Motivated and dependable professional with experience in fast-paced food service and teaching, bringing strong customer service, communication, teamwork, and multitasking skills. Eager to learn and grow as a barista while providing friendly, efficient service and creating a positive experience for every customer. Quick to learn new skills, adaptable in fast-paced environments, and committed to being a reliable member of the team.
Work History
Shepherd's Coffee
1 Year 2 Months- Greeted customers warmly to create welcoming atmosphere
- Delivered friendly customer service to enhance customer satisfaction
- Managed orders and processed cash transactions accurately
- Welcomed and greeted customers
- Presented pastries to customers
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environment
Preschool Teacher
2 Years 7 Months- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment that encouraged social and emotional development.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's learning objectives and behavioral goals.
- Guided children in developing essential skills through hands-on activities and interactive play.
- Mentored junior teachers, sharing best practices for classroom management and instructional strategies.
- Led curriculum enhancement initiatives that improved educational outcomes across all age groups.
- Analyzed student progress data to inform teaching strategies and identify areas for improvement.
Teachers Aide
2 Months- Designed and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans to foster infant development and learning.
- Cultivated a safe and nurturing environment, ensuring health and safety standards were consistently met.
- Collaborated with parents to provide updates on child progress and developmental milestones.
- Assisted in giving other teacher breaks
- Kept classroom and feeding areas clean, neat, and safe.
- Promoted development of social, emotional, and communication skills in infants.
Crew Member
1 Year 1 Month- Took orders, prepared meals, and collected payments.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, handling multiple orders simultaneously without compromising quality or efficiency.
- Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing friendly and efficient service
- Welcomed and greeted customers
- Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from the management.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow during peak hours.
- Trained new crew members on operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Monitored inventory levels, reporting discrepancies for timely replenishment.
- Assisted in maintaining equipment functionality through regular cleaning and maintenance checks.
Program Leader
5 Months- Followed daily checklist
- Monitored children during snack time
- Led an hour a day of physical activity
- Organized and managed different age groups
- Taught classroom respectful and behavioral skills
- Assisted in reading and homework time
Sports for Learning Coach
1 Month- Coordinate growth mindset activities for the students before attending Elsinore Middle School and Tuscany Hills Elementary School
- Engage elementary and middle schoolers in social, behavioral, and physical games and activities
- Maintain activity schedule based on age group
- Head to multipurpose room depending on weather conditions
- Provide safe, fun, and educational explanations for each game and the purpose to playing that particular game (teamwork, organization, communication, collaboration, balance, etc.)
- Communicate with front office staff with electronic device for emergency situations
- Manage groups of kids for thirty- minute cycles for 3 hours Monday-Thursday every morning
- Plan age appropriate activities depending on the day of the week
Little Cityzens Coach
1 Month- Teach and Coach a team of 8-year-old boys and girls in a six-week course the basics of soccer
- Create outlines/ agendas of the practice sessions
- Foster learning environment through soccer activities and drills
- Participate in the exercises, drills, and games to encourage players
- Assist other Coaches in their practice if needed
- Communicate with parents on practice schedule and gear needed
- Problem solve with conflicts
Education
High School Diploma
High School Diploma
Associate of Arts - Child Development
Skills
Team Management
Customer Service
Cash handling & POS
Multitasking in fastt-paced environments
Friendly
welcoming attitude
Organization
Time Management
Problem-solving
Flexible and adaptable
Community Service & Volunteer Work
- CITY SC: Volunteered as a referee, assistant coach, and team manager for 5 years.
- Cornerstone Community Church: Volunteered in High School ministry as a leader, working alongside other leaders and the Director and Pastor
• Cornerstone Community Church: Volunteered at the Coffee Shop, welcoming and greeting customers, taking orders, and preparing drinks.
Timeline
Shepherd's Coffee
Nalani Cortez
06.2025 - CurrentRead More
Preschool Teacher
All Aboard Preschool
01.2024 - CurrentRead More
Teachers Aide
Tutor Time
10.2023 - 12.2023Read More
Program Leader
Think Together
01.2023 - 06.2023Read More
Crew Member
Chipotle Mexican Grill
09.2022 - 10.2023Read More
Sports for Learning Coach
Sports for Learning Program
06.2021 - 07.2021Read More
Little Cityzens Coach
Little Cityzens
04.2021 - 05.2021Read More
Calvary Murrieta Christian Academy
High School Diploma
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Temescal Canyon High School
High School Diploma
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Mt. San Jacinto College
Associate of Arts from Child Development
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