Bella Gonyea
Watsonville,California
Summary
Gentle Preschool Aide/ Cook brings observational, student relations and multitasking abilities. Cultivating healthy and welcoming environments. Helps classes run smoothly by assisting with everything from materials preparation to hands-on activities. Versed in electronic recordkeeping and certified in First Aid and CPR. Desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preschool Assistant
The Secret Garden Preschool
La Selva Beach, CA
06.2022 - Current
- Managed schedules by completing work accurately and on time.
- Handled incoming and outgoing mail, email and faxes.
- Communicated with parents and fostered strong professional relationships.
- Created and updated records to document employee and participant information.
- Assisted teacher with enrichment activities, correcting papers or supervising classroom to foster positive learning environment
- Interacted positively with children to encourage development and involvement in activities, treating each child with dignity and respect.
- Answered incoming calls and recorded accurate messages.
- Handled incoming calls and directed callers to appropriate department or employee.
- Assisted with set up for social events and food deliveries.
Preschool Aide
The Secret Garden preschool
La Selva Beach, CA
06.2022 - Current
- Supported lead teacher with daily classroom activities.
- Maintained daily records of activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Supervised students outside classroom during recess, lunch and breaks.
- Created and assembled classroom displays and decorations.
- Arranged classroom furniture and learning materials to keep areas neat.
- Organized student items by labeling and documenting collection.
- Assisted in preparing lesson materials and bulletin board displays.
- Arranged lesson outlines and individual plans according to course syllabus and district requirements.
- Developed detailed inventory of equipment and school supplies.
- Planned and supervised games and other recreational activities for students.
Cook
Secret Garden Preschool
La Selva Beach, CA
06.2020 - Current
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Prepared and served meals by reviewing recipes and combining and cooking ingredients.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces and salads.
- Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients.
Nanny
Rachel Mentz
Watsonville, California
06.2017 - 06.2022
- Tended to children's general needs while providing supervision for safety in day-to-day activities.
- Engaged children in age-appropriate activities to encourage intellectual and motor skills development.
- Aided with bathing, dressing, teeth brushing and diapering to promote healthy personal hygiene and good oral health.
- Helped children discover enrichment activities to inspire imagination and creativity.
- Responsibly watched children while parents were out.
- Monitored children's safety and well-being to prevent accidents and falls.
- Supervised and cared for children ages [4] to [10].
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
- Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
Children's Party Coordinator
Pump'd Inflatable Fun Center
Watsonville, California
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Organized event facility, food and beverage selections and audio-visual arrangements.
- Oversaw event logistics, venue scheduling and accommodations.
- Coordinated vendors, timelines and budgets for events.
- Tracked payments, balances and registrations for various events.
- Coordinated and allocated equipment, supplies and staff for events.
- Created program activities, agendas and budgets based on client requirements.
- Managed safe and smooth food delivery at banquets, conferences and social events.
- Supervised individuals on swings, slides and other playground equipment, keeping watch to avoid dangerous situations.
- Assisted with installation of playground equipment safety surfacing to prevent accidents and mishaps.
- Observed and monitored children's play activities.
- Maintained safe play environment.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Political Science
Cabrillo College
Aptos, CASome College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
Monterey Peninsula College
Monterey, CAHigh School Diploma -
Pacific Coast Charter
Watsonville, CASkills
- Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Verbal and Written Communication
- ServSafe Certified
- Food Handlers Card
- Multitasking and Organization
- Computer and Microsoft Office Skills
- First Aid and CPR
- Planning & Organizing
- Attention to Detail
- Loading and Unloading
- Program Distribution
Certification
- Certified Cook, Secret Garden Preschool - 2022
- [First Aid/ CPR] Training - 2022
- Mandated Reporter Training - 2022
Timeline
Preschool Assistant
The Secret Garden Preschool
06.2022 - Current
Preschool Aide
The Secret Garden preschool
06.2022 - Current
Cook
Secret Garden Preschool
06.2020 - Current
Children's Party Coordinator
Pump'd Inflatable Fun Center
01.2018 - 12.2019
Nanny
Rachel Mentz
06.2017 - 06.2022
Some College (No Degree) - Political Science
Cabrillo College
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
Monterey Peninsula College
High School Diploma -
Pacific Coast Charter