AVA ZUFALL
Mount Pleasant
Summary
Dynamic preschool teacher with a proven track record, adept in fostering child development through innovative lesson plans and positive reinforcement. Skilled in management and organization. Effectively ensuring stressful situations are handled with kindness and professionalism. Thriving in positive social interactions, and fostering peer relationships. While collaborating closely with colleagues.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Thistle Nook Nature Playschool
Mount Pleasant
09.2025 - Current
- Fostered a nature-based learning environment to promote curiosity and exploration among preschool children.
- Facilitated positive peer interactions among children through group activities and collaborative projects, enhancing social development.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Provided positive reinforcement to encourage desired behaviors in children.
- Collaborated with parents to share insights on child development, strengthening home-school connections.
- Cultivated relationships with parents and caregivers through regular updates on child progress and proactive concern resolution.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
Food Runner
Dinos Sports Lounge
Greensburg
11.2023 - 06.2025
- Delivered food and beverage orders efficiently to tables, ensuring timely service.
- Adapted quickly to high-paced environment, maintaining quality service during peak hours.
- Managed high-pressure situations calmly and professionally, contributing to consistent service quality during peak hours.
- Facilitated communication between servers and kitchen team, resolving customer inquiries and issues promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining areas to create a welcoming atmosphere.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas, contributing to a pleasant atmosphere for patrons.
Cashier Assistant
Sweet Scoopz
Mount Pleasant
06.2024 - 12.2024
- Processed transactions accurately using point-of-sale systems, ensuring efficient checkout processes.
- Reduced wait times for customers by quickly processing transactions and maintaining an organized work area.
- Maintained clean, organized work area to enhance customer comfort and satisfaction.
- Monitored cash register operations for accuracy in cash handling and promptly reported discrepancies.
- Assisted customers with product selections and inquiries to enhance shopping experience.
- Handled cash drawer with precision, counting change accurately and ensuring daily cash balances matched.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work area to promote a welcoming environment.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pennsylvania Commonwealth
PennsylvaniaSkills
- Classroom management
- Child development
- Social skills development
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Conflict resolution
Certification
- CPR
- First Aid
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Thistle Nook Nature Playschool
09.2025 - Current
Cashier Assistant
Sweet Scoopz
06.2024 - 12.2024
Food Runner
Dinos Sports Lounge
11.2023 - 06.2025
High School Diploma -
Pennsylvania Commonwealth