Breanna Espinoza
Orange,CA
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with extensive experience at Olive Crest Academy, adept in behavior management and student motivation. Excelled in creating inclusive learning environments and improving academic performance through student/staff rapport building and collaborations. Skilled in team collaboration and problem-solving, significantly enhancing educational outcomes. Also seeking to learn better ways to deliver high-quality childcare. Approached each day and unique challenges with enthusiasm, patience, and excitement. Expert in customer service with training in team management. I am a hardworking and resilient and always open to learning better skills and open to problem solving. Very caring about the job and work place environment. Enjoys seeing children, teens, students and families succeed through relationships, academic obstacles, mental struggles, and behavior struggles.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Teacher
Olive Crest Academy
Garden Grove, CA
02.2023 - 01.2025
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Supervised recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal. Transported the students daily to and from school in the company vehicles.
- Completed daily reports and behavior logs
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Assisted lead teacher in providing individualized attention to students, resulting in improved academic performance.
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating genuine care for their well-being and academic success.
- Supported students with special needs, implementing strategies to facilitate their participation and learning.
- Facilitated small group learning sessions, providing personalized attention to students struggling with course material.
- Enhanced student motivation by recognizing and rewarding progress and achievements in timely manner.
- Fostered positive and supportive classroom atmosphere, encouraging student participation and confidence.
- Developed and executed lesson plans tailored to meet diverse student needs, fostering inclusive learning environment.
- Improved learning outcomes with creation of engaging and educational activities.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Met with students and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Ensured a safe and supportive learning environment by enforcing classroom rules and addressing behavioral issues promptly.
- Kept records of student progress for teachers and parents and made notes on behavior, grades, comprehension, and personal growth.
Barista/ Food Runner/ Cashier
Cafe Cultura
Santa Ana, CA
11.2021 - 02.2023
- Performed cash, card, and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
- Established rapport with customers by providing friendly and attentive service.
- Answered customer questions about food and beverage items and assisted with menu selections.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in dining area, contributing to inviting environment.
- Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.
- Maintained regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
- Cleaned counters, machines, utensils, and seating areas daily.
- Contributed to a positive team environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues.
Recreational Services Leader I/II
City of Orange
Orange, CA
05.2019 - 07.2022
- Developed strategies for improving operational workflows, resulting in enhanced productivity.
- Reported injuries or incidents for whichever kids' kids were involved and wrote up the reports and notified other staff leaders, supervisors, and parents.
- Worked with children of varying ages such as 5-14 years old, with different interests, skill and developmental levels.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Was able to take the lead and delegate different tasks or groups to the Rec I’s on site to lead a certain game or craft, especially when my Specialist wasn’t there since that was a duty of ours in this position, which involved floating around each group inside and outside with the other staff and kids throughout out the day, or alternated being a floater with the other Rec II, where we were able to switch of the responsibility of planning out the activities and rotations for the day.
- Filled in for other Recreation Service Leaders at other parks sites when needed.
- Cleaning up after the kids' crafts, or mishaps, and during closing. Gained the responsibility of managing the site phone in case we needed to contact the Coordinator, parents, the office or other sites as well during the camps days. And also, the responsibility of opening and closing the site because of showing my ability to adhere to policies and procedures with minimal supervision.
- Organized our groups and staff on field trip days to prepare the staff and kids for the day to have a smooth takeoff onto the bus, while at the trip location and when leaving the field trip to go back to site and have a transition of getting the kids signed out and picked up by parents once we’ve arrived on site, making sure they had their I.D.’s and that they were allowed to take the child home (which we had to check everyday no matter what.
- Worked at the special city-wide events, such as Christmas Tree Lighting and 3rd of July Firework show being the biggest events of the year.
- Mentored junior team members to develop leadership skills and advance their careers.
Sales Associate
Orangetheory Fitness
Orange, CA
07.2021 - 11.2021
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Cleaned the stations and studio at the start of the shift, mid shift and at the end of the shift.
- Completed phone calls, emails, texts to try to gain new gym members and answer any questions or concerns
- Collaborated with team members to improve overall store performance, sharing best practices, and offering support as needed.
Hospitality Expeditor
Buffalo Wild Wings
Orange, CA
07.2019 - 07.2021
- Trained new expeditors and food runners according to company policies and standards.
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
- Trained new expeditors and food runners according to company policies and standards.
- Involved cleaning parts in the back kitchen as well as up front at hostess station, take-out station and tables.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Involved moving in a fast and busy environment back and forth in a restaurant and being on my feet for hours of time.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
California State University Long Beach
Long Beach12-2022
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Social Sciences
Santiago Canyon College
Orange, CA05-2020
Skills
- Learning support
- Oral communication
- Lesson plan implementation
- Behavior management
- Student rapport building Student motivation and engagement
- Small group instruction
- Safe learning environment
- School policies and procedures
- Academic development
- Friendly and outgoing Team player
- Documentation and reporting
- Diversity and inclusion
- Problem-solving
References
Brian Martinez: Behavioral Interventionist; Olive Crest Academy: Brian-martinez@olivecrest.org (714)-818-3565
Emily Jennings: Gen Ed 3rd Grade Teacher; Redondo Unified School District: emjojennings@gmail.com (562)-677-5211
Viridiana Martinez: Clinical Therapist; Olive Crest Academy: Virimartinez27@yahoo.com (714)-818-3561
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant Teacher
Olive Crest Academy
02.2023 - 01.2025
Barista/ Food Runner/ Cashier
Cafe Cultura
11.2021 - 02.2023
Sales Associate
Orangetheory Fitness
07.2021 - 11.2021
Hospitality Expeditor
Buffalo Wild Wings
07.2019 - 07.2021
Recreational Services Leader I/II
City of Orange
05.2019 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
California State University Long Beach
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Social Sciences
Santiago Canyon College
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