Ava Costa
Rehoboth,MA
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Can multitask and do the job properly within a timely manner. Very self aware of others and understanding. Passionate and caring towards children.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Barista
06.2022 - Current
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Preschool and Special Ed Assistant
Taunton High School
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Built trust and rapport with students through positive reinforcement and strong communication skills.
- Gave one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Developed professional relationships with school staff to contribute to strong learning community.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Facilitated curriculum lessons in positive, engaging environment to maximize student learning and on-task behavior.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
- Encouraged students to participate in school activities and programs to promote well-roundedness and increase confidence.
- Worked with students to promote learning and pro-social development.
Customer Service
Hannaford Supermarket
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Hrs/Week
- Total Hours: 88
- Organized and balanced multiple priorities within fast-paced environment.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
Education
No Degree - Psychology
University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA05.2027
High School Diploma -
Taunton High School
Taunton, MA06.2023
Skills
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Self-Motivated
- Cultural Awareness
- Problem-Solving
- First Aid/CPR
- Maintaining Safe Environment
- Playing Puzzles and Games
- Following Directions
- Keeping Children Safe
- Exercise and Outdoor Activities
- Bathing and Dressing
- Managing Routines
- Age-Appropriate Routines
- Client Needs Assessment
- Patient Awareness
- Language Development
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Upholding Discipline Rules
- Behavior Redirection
Accomplishments
Achieved an award for Portuguese comprehension, listening, writing, and speaking. Maintained honors all throughout high school. Currently in the honors college. Worked and help with teenagers who have special needs. Helped development and mindset growth with preschoolers. Certified to work in a preschool and apply CPR or first aid help.
Languages
Portuguese
Limited Working
Korean
Limited Working
Timeline
Preschool and Special Ed Assistant
Taunton High School
10.2022 - 05.2023
Barista
06.2022 - Current
Customer Service
Hannaford Supermarket
03.2022 - 06.2022
No Degree - Psychology
University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth
High School Diploma -
Taunton High School