Cynthia Lagunez
Carrollton,TX
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Great Western Dining
Dallas Christian College
2700 Dallas Parkway
05.2017 - Current
- Contributed positively to team morale through effective communication and cooperation with coworkers.
- Inspected dishes and utensils for cleanliness.
- Followed food safety and sanitation guidelines to prevent foodborne illnesses and promote customer health and safety.
- Supported needs of 100 person wait staff who attended to specific needs of countless customers daily social relevancy and intentionality.
- Communicated with kitchen staff clearly and accurately to deliver meals within desired timeframes.
- Assisted in reducing waste by optimizing material usage during heat treatment processes.
- Supported management by completing daily side work tasks such as restocking supplies and cleaning duties.
- Mastered menu knowledge to provide accurate information and helpful suggestions to guests.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
Pre School Teacher
Grace Preschool
Carrollton, TX
08.2010 - 05.2017
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
- Contributed to the successful implementation of school-wide initiatives by collaborating with colleagues on curriculum development, professional development, and other projects.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
Primary Assistant Teacher
Starwood Montessori
Frisco, TX
05.2000 - 07.2007
- Collaborated with a team of educators on curriculum development initiatives aimed at addressing state standards while fostering critical thinking skills.
- Assisted teacher by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child.
- Boosted student engagement with collaborative group projects that encouraged teamwork and problem-solving skills.
- Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
- Adhered to classroom protocols to keep areas clean, neat, and organized.
- Copied, organized and distributed classroom assignments or other paperwork.
- Supported planning and preparation for culturally-diverse class sessions.
- Fostered effective time management skills among students by keeping them on task during independent work sessions.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, performance, and assessment results for data-driven instruction adjustments.
- Contributed to increased student success by providing one-on-one support for struggling learners.
- Distributed learning materials such as worksheets, textbooks, and supplemental activities.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Responded to student needs and questions promptly.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by effectively managing classroom behavior and addressing individual needs.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books and materials.
- Handled class records for attendance, assignment grades and course participation scores.
- Prepared classrooms daily for optimal learning conditions including clean spaces, organized supplies, and appropriate technology setup.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
Education
History Diploma - Education
Dallas Christian College
Dallas, TX05.1997
Skills
- Reliable and Responsible
- Food safety understanding
- Strong Work Ethic
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Warm and Friendly
- Food spoilage prevention
- Food Preparation and Safety
- Professional Appearance
- Safe Food Handling
- Food Safety Standards
- Food station setup
- Cleanliness standards
- Exceptional customer service
- Quality Control
- Hospitality best practices
- Food and Beverage Service
- Food handling
- Food safety practices
- Regulatory Compliance
- Food Running
- Fluent in Spanish
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Foreign language proficiency
- Organizational Skills
- Time Management
- First Aid/CPR
- Customer Service
Timeline
Great Western Dining
Dallas Christian College
05.2017 - Current
Pre School Teacher
Grace Preschool
08.2010 - 05.2017
Primary Assistant Teacher
Starwood Montessori
05.2000 - 07.2007
History Diploma - Education
Dallas Christian College