Emily Slayton
Lindale ISD
Lindale,TX
4
years of professional experience
Compassionate and detail-oriented worker with a love for helping others. Experience handling fast-paced environments, and trained to support positive deescalation techniques when confronted with an issue. Committed to supporting other individuals, either in the classroom or through customer service.
Work History
Life Skills Paraprofessional
1 Year 1 Month- Assisted students with daily living skills to enhance independence and personal growth.
- Collaborated with educators to develop individualized learning plans tailored to each student's needs.
- Monitored progress of students, providing feedback to teachers on effectiveness of support strategies.
- Monitored progress of students, providing feedback to teachers on effectiveness of the effectiveness of support strategies.
- Documented student achievements and challenges, contributing to comprehensive assessments and reports for stakeholders.
Lead Teacher
9 Months- Developed and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans to enhance children's cognitive and social skills.
- Guided classroom activities, fostering a positive learning environment through effective behavior management techniques.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss children's progress and tailor learning strategies for individual needs.
- Mentored junior teachers, providing training on educational best practices and classroom management strategies.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
Restaurant Hostess
1 Year 5 Months- Greeted and seated guests promptly, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere.
- Managed reservation systems to optimize seating arrangements and reduce wait times.
- Coordinated with kitchen and service staff to ensure smooth guest experiences.
- Trained new host staff on procedures and customer service standards.
- Handled guest inquiries and complaints professionally to enhance satisfaction.
- Handled high-pressure situations gracefully, managing multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a calm demeanor.
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
- Maintained an organized waitlist for busy times, ensuring efficient seating of guests.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by greeting and seating guests promptly upon arrival.
- Collaborated with servers to ensure smooth transitions between tables, minimizing wait times for guests.
Crew Team Member
8 Months- Delivered exceptional customer service by accurately taking and processing orders.
- Operated kitchen equipment efficiently, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and standards.
- Assisted in training new team members on operational procedures and customer interaction techniques.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas to enhance operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to manage peak hours effectively, minimizing wait times for customers.
- Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers and meeting quality expectations.
- Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring a positive environment for both staff and customers.
- Improved customer satisfaction by consistently providing friendly and efficient service.
Education
High School Diploma
- Apart of the English UIL tea
- Apart of NJHS society
- Took AP and Dual Credit courses
Skills
Teamwork and collaboration
Organization
Empathy training
Behavior management
Motivation strategies
Communication strategies
Behavior management
Empathy development
Anger management
Motivation techniques
Social etiquette
Learning strategies
Timeline
Life Skills Paraprofessional
Lindale ISD
07.2025 - CurrentRead More
Lead Teacher
Grace Early Education Center
10.2024 - 07.2025Read More
Restaurant Hostess
Longhorn Steakhouse
05.2023 - 10.2024Read More
Crew Team Member
Whataburger
09.2022 - 05.2023Read More
Cumberland Academy High School
High School Diploma
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