Athina Meza
Saint Paul,MN
Summary
Organized Preschool Teacher commended for fostering light and playful learning environments. Familiar with behavioral and educational issues and successful ways to address concerns. Manages classrooms according to standards and encourages continuous at-home progress with parental support.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher, Three-Year-Olds Classroom
Little Newtons
Maple Grove, Minnesota
02.2021 - Current
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings, and increase overall student happiness.
- Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for toddler-age children.
- Demonstrated leadership skills by mentoring new staff members on policies and procedures associated with working in a preschool setting.
- Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists.
- Integrated technology into lesson plans.
Server
The Commons on Marice Senior Living
Eagan, Minnesota
04.2017 - 06.2020
- Assisted in preparing salads, appetizers and desserts to speed up food service.
- Presented menus and answered questions regarding items.
- Ensured that each guest was served courteously, quickly, and efficiently.
- Arranged place settings with clean tablecloths, napkins and tableware to prepare for incoming guests.
- Checked with guests to get feedback on food served, resolve issues, bring additional items and refill beverages.
- Checked with customers to determine satisfaction with meals, promptly taking action to correct problems.
- Communicated with hosts, bussers and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers.
- Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials to increase profits.
Education
High School Diploma -
East View High School
Apple Vally Mn06-2019
Skills
- Lesson development
- Project-based learning
- Compliance
- Parent-teacher communication
- Family engagement
- Educational leadership
- Team building
Timeline
Lead Teacher, Three-Year-Olds Classroom
Little Newtons
02.2021 - Current
Server
The Commons on Marice Senior Living
04.2017 - 06.2020
High School Diploma -
East View High School