Cara Milewski
Berkshire,New York
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate individual with diverse experience in customer serivice, team collaboration, and child care roles. Proven ability to engage with children of various ages, including those with special needs, through my work as a gymnastics coach for preschooler - young school age. Strong multitasking skills honed from retail and service roles, combined with a deep passion for creating a positve and nurturin enviroment for children. seeking to bring enthusiam, patience, and expertise to a preschool teacher position.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ice Cream Server
Richford Tastee Treat
Richford, NY
04.2021 - 09.2022
- Greeted incoming customers and provided reliable, friendly customer service.
- Managed long lines of customers during peak times while maintaining professionalism under pressure.
- Handled cash transactions accurately, promoting trust between the business and its customers.
- Provided support to fellow team members when needed, creating a cohesive work environment.
Grocery Team Member
Hollenbeck Food
Newark Valley, NY
03.2022 - 04.2023
- Provided exceptional customer service, answering questions and helping customers locate items.
- Improved overall store appearance by keeping aisles clean, uncluttered, and well-stocked throughout the day.
- Performed routine equipment maintenance and cleaning tasks to ensure optimal performance and longevity of department assets.
- Used proper sanitation and food safety techniques to prevent food contamination and illness.
- Processed various forms of payment securely, including cash, credit cards, checks, gift cards, and coupons; ensuring accuracy in all transactions.
Corn Maze Attendant
Stoughton's Farm - Plants & Produce
Newark Valley, NY
09.2022 - 10.2023
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
Gymnastics Coach
Finger Lakes Gymnastics Center
Ithaca, NY
04.2023 - Current
- Developed lesson plans and routines for individual students to meet personal goals and abilities.
- Maintained fun-filled atmosphere with class participants while remaining professional and focused on achievement.
- Developed strong relationships with families, maintaining open lines of communication regarding athlete development both in and out of the gym setting.
- Enhanced children''s coordination and body awareness by incorporating age-appropriate gymnastics.
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Promoted a growth mindset among students by celebrating individual progress and encouraging perseverance through challenging tasks.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Newark Valley Central Shool District
Newark Valley, NY06.2023
Skills
- Strong Communication Skills
- Patience and Empathetic
- Schedule Management
- Safety protocol knowledge
- Activity Planning
- Social Development
- Early Childhood Development
- Positive reinforcement techniques
- Group leadership
- Strong Work Ethic
Certification
CDC Heads Up Safe Brain, Stonger Furtuer, Concussion Training
Child Abuse Pervention Certification
CPR, First Aid Training
Timeline
Gymnastics Coach
Finger Lakes Gymnastics Center
04.2023 - Current
Corn Maze Attendant
Stoughton's Farm - Plants & Produce
09.2022 - 10.2023
Grocery Team Member
Hollenbeck Food
03.2022 - 04.2023
Ice Cream Server
Richford Tastee Treat
04.2021 - 09.2022
High School Diploma -
Newark Valley Central Shool District