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Bethany Aguilar

Hayward,WI

Summary

Dynamic Assistant Teacher at Indianhead Community Action Agency, adept in enhanced learning facilitation and fostering positive parent and caregiver relations. Leveraged creative arts teaching and individualized instruction to significantly boost student engagement and achievement. Committed to creating a safe, inclusive learning environment, demonstrating exceptional behavior management and lesson planning skills.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Teacher - Head Start

Indianhead Community Action Agency
Hayward, WI
09.2023 - Current
  • Communicated regularly with parents, teachers, and administrators regarding student progress and needs.
  • Collaborated with other staff members to develop strategies for improving student performance.
  • Created weekly newsletters for parents detailing upcoming events and activities.
  • Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
  • Evaluated students on monthly basis and adjusted lessons accordingly to incorporate improvements.
  • Interacted positively with children to encourage development and involvement in activities, treating each child with dignity and respect.
  • Assembled instructional materials for children's projects and play-time.
  • Supported and documented student growth and progress to achieve academic, social and emotional goals.
  • Maintained accurate records of student attendance and grades.
  • Collaborated with other staff members to ensure student success.
  • Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
  • Promoted a cooperative learning environment that encourages collaboration among students.
  • Protected confidential information related to staff and families.
  • Assisted children at mealtime to teach social and self-help skills and sound nutritional practices.
  • Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
  • Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching strategies.
  • Assisted classroom teacher in developing and implementing lesson plans.
  • Arranged age-appropriate activities to help children develop interests and talents.
  • Worked with students to reinforce learning of material or skill introduced by teacher.
  • Maintained safe, educational environment for students during learning and free play time.
  • Supervised small group activities.
  • Participated in parent-teacher conferences to discuss children's development and progress.
  • Assessed student progress through observation, testing, and feedback from teachers.

Hostess

Steakhouse and Lodge
Hayward, WI
06.2022 - Current
  • Supervised activities of dining room staff to maintain service levels and support guest needs.
  • Took reservations from patrons by phone or online.
  • Informed patrons of specialties and features.
  • Spoke with patrons to make conversation, answer questions or to respond to complaints.
  • Checked dining and serving areas to verify proper cleanliness and readiness for guests.
  • Tracked seated guests and available seating using computer-based and mobile reservation software.
  • Distributed menus to guests, led to tables and gave initial information about service staff or specials.
  • Utilized POS system to total meal costs and add taxes for final bill calculation.
  • Responded appropriately to customer complaints, bringing major issues to attention of manager on duty.
  • Resolved any customer complaints or issues quickly and professionally.
  • Assisted in preparing the restaurant for opening and closing shifts.
  • Scheduled reservations and notified servers and managers of large groups to prepare seating in advance.
  • Greeted guests warmly upon arrival, seating them promptly.
  • Maintained contact with kitchen and serving staff to properly handle dining details and address concerns.
  • Answered phones promptly to record and confirm reservations.
  • Supported serving staff, food runners and bussers to keep dining room presentable and ready for guests.

Guest Service Representative

Marketplace Ignition
Hayward, WI
10.2021 - 05.2022
  • Handled customer complaints professionally and efficiently.
  • Answered phones to respond to customer inquiries and transferred calls to appropriate staff members.
  • Answered multi-line telephone with polite tone of voice to provide general information and answer inquiries.
  • Handled payment processing and provided customers with receipts and proper bills and change.
  • Promoted high level of guest satisfaction through genuine, enthusiastic and friendly interactions.
  • Performed daily cashiering duties including balancing accounts at end of shift.
  • Resolved customer disputes in a professional manner while maintaining positive relationships.

Teacher Assistant - Head Start

Indianhead Community Action Agency
Hayward, WI
05.2016 - 08.2021
  • Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
  • Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies among students.
  • Enforced school rules and regulations in order to maintain an appropriate learning environment for all students.
  • Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
  • Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
  • Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
  • Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
  • Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
  • Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
  • Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
  • Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
  • Conquered challenges of working with highly diverse student population to attain exceptional student achievement.

Customer Service Manager

Walmart
Hayward, WI
10.2006 - 04.2016
  • Oversee customer service needs.
  • Oversee cashiers.
  • Manage change drops, and count registers. Oversee financial transactions.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Massage Therapy

WITC
Rice Lake, WI

Early Childhood Education

Rasmussen University
Online

Skills

  • Enhanced Learning Facilitation
  • Learning support
  • Effective Classroom Supply Coordination
  • Creative Arts Teaching
  • Learning Development
  • Individualized instruction
  • Academic development
  • Special education support
  • Lesson plan implementation
  • Behavior modeling
  • Safety and supervision
  • Parent and caregiver relations
  • Literacy development
  • Skills development
  • Teaching strategies
  • Lesson planning
  • Small group instruction
  • Behavior management
  • Safe learning environment
  • Individualized education plans
  • Professional development

Timeline

Assistant Teacher - Head Start

Indianhead Community Action Agency
09.2023 - Current

Hostess

Steakhouse and Lodge
06.2022 - Current

Guest Service Representative

Marketplace Ignition
10.2021 - 05.2022

Teacher Assistant - Head Start

Indianhead Community Action Agency
05.2016 - 08.2021

Customer Service Manager

Walmart
10.2006 - 04.2016

Some College (No Degree) - Massage Therapy

WITC

Early Childhood Education

Rasmussen University

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