Brenda Gonzalez
Oxnard,USA
Summary
Compassionate and community-oriented professional with experience in education, hospitality, and customer service. Skilled in supporting diverse families, maintaining organized environments, and building positive relationships. Passionate about contributing to nonprofit organizations that serve and uplift working communities.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Montessori Primary Teacher Assistant
South Coast Montessori
Goleta, CA
11.2018 - Current
- Responsible for assisting Lead teacher in Primary classroom, ages (2.5-6).
- Assisted Lead Teacher in maintaining records on each child’s progress and development.
- Maintain a safe and organized classroom environment for children.
- Assist Lead Teacher in planning and implementing the daily program of activities based on principles of child development.
- Assisted Lead Teacher in reviewing the progress of each child and developing material to promote each child’s growth and development.
- Support children during lunchtime and ensure that their nutritional needs are fulfilled.
- Oversee children and make sure that they are safe during outdoor activities.
- Develop a positive relationship with each child and promote the development of self esteem and self-discipline.
- Establish a positive relationship with each child’s family and share information about the child’s day.
Server/Barista/Banquet Server
Santa Barbara, CA
06.2013 - 11.2018
- Greeting guests warmly and setting the tone of their meal.
- Communicating food orders to the kitchen and delivering them to the guest.
- Checking in with guests throughout their meals.
- Handling payments, splitting checks, and handing receipts.
- Assuring guests were happy with meals.
Education
Associates - Early Childhood Education
Santa Barbara City College
01.2015
Skills
- Practical life skills
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Multitasking and organization
- Reliability
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Child-centered approach
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Cultural sensitivity
- Community service
- Collaborative teamwork
- Team building
- Environmental awareness
Languages
English, Spanish - Fluent
Timeline
Montessori Primary Teacher Assistant
South Coast Montessori
11.2018 - Current
Server/Barista/Banquet Server
06.2013 - 11.2018
Associates - Early Childhood Education
Santa Barbara City College