Erika Alarcon
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Compassionate Assistant Teacher known for ability to complete tasks with high productivity and efficiency. Possess specialized skills in classroom management, curriculum development, and student engagement. Excel in communication, adaptability, and patience, ensuring positive learning environments and fostering educational growth. Resourceful Assistant Baker known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Excel in dough preparation, decorative cake icing, and inventory management. Strong adaptability, teamwork, and communication skills ensure success in fast-paced bakery environments. Compassionate Resident Assistant known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialized in conflict resolution, event planning, and peer support. Excel in communication, empathy, and leadership to foster supportive community environments.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Teacher
Cornerstone Childcare
Forth Worth, TX
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Assessed student progress through observation, testing, and feedback from teachers.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching strategies.
- Collaborated with other staff members to develop strategies for improving student performance.
- Prepared reports on student performance for administrators.
- Evaluated student work using established criteria.
- Created weekly newsletters for parents detailing upcoming events and activities.
- Encouraged positive behavior with rewards and incentives.
- Supervised small group activities.
Resident Assistant
Bristol Assisted Living
Fort Worth, TX
04.2022 - 10.2023
- Educated residents on university policies and procedures related to residential living.
- Encouraged participation from all residents in order to create a strong sense of community within the residence hall.
- Responded to emergency situations within the residence hall.
- Maintained accurate records of incidents that occurred in the residence hall.
- Implemented educational programs focusing on personal development topics such as study skills, time management, stress management.
- Collaborated with Resident Directors on programming initiatives for the residence hall.
- Planned fun activities throughout the semester such as holiday celebrations or themed nights.
- Facilitated team building exercises among roommates or suitemates to foster a sense of community within the residence hall.
Assistant Baker
Buttermilk Sky Pie Shop
Fort Worth, TX
04.2022 - 03.2023
- Monitored quality of finished products to ensure they met standards set by the head baker.
- Followed instructions precisely when mixing batters or kneading dough.
- Stocked ingredients needed for daily baking production.
- Kept detailed records of production processes such as temperature settings and times for each batch of product produced.
- Decorated cakes with icing, glazes and toppings as requested by customers.
- Packaged baked goods for shipment according to company guidelines.
- Observed all safety protocols when handling hot items from ovens or mixers.
- Organized inventory shelves to ensure that supplies were easily accessible during busy periods.
- Maintained a clean, sanitary work area in accordance with food safety regulations.
- Wrapped finished products for sale in store or delivery orders.
- Prepared doughs for bread, rolls, muffins, pies, cakes and other baked goods.
- Operated ovens and other kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
- Cleaned up spills quickly to maintain a safe working environment.
- Provided customer service at the counter by helping customers select appropriate items.
- Assisted head baker in creating recipes and new products.
- Checked temperatures of ovens, proof boxes, and other baking tools regularly.
- Weighed out ingredients accurately using scales or measuring cups and spoons.
- Performed routine maintenance on all bakery equipment to ensure proper working order.
- Assisted with catering orders when needed including packing trays of pastries or desserts.
- Assisted professionals in identifying fresh items running low, preparing dough, and ingredients for fresh batches.
- Washed preparation utensils, tools and machinery by hand and using industrial dishwasher, segregating used utensils from clean to prevent cross-contamination.
- Alerted management to broken utensils and operation problems with ovens, coffee machines and registers.
- Prepared pastry creams, fillings, icing, chocolate mousse and other components used in decorating and filling baked goods.
- Organized raw ingredients and supplies in storage areas, moving, and sorting large bags of flour and sugar, containers of cooking oil and other ingredients.
- Set up fresh baked goods in front display, organizing for visibility and to showcase daily specials or items with limited availability or shelf-life.
Education
Associate of Arts - Art Education
Tarrant County College District
Fort Worth, TXSkills
- Lesson Plan Implementation
- Faculty Collaboration
- Classroom restocking
- Skills Development
- Behavior Modeling
- Small Group Instruction
- Individualized Instruction
- Regulatory Compliance
- Teaching strategies
- Individualized Education Plans
- Student rapport building
- Oral communication
- Student and faculty communication
- Lesson Planning
- Logistics
- Mathematics Instruction
- Behavior Modification
- Behavior Management
- Curriculum Design
- Professional Development
- Safe learning environment
- Special Education Support
- Temperature Control
- Batch production
- Food Storage
- Menu Planning
- Recipe interpretation
- Order Fulfillment
- Kitchen Safety
- Kitchen Equipment Operation
- Customer Service
- Sanitation Practices
- Waste Reduction
- Baking techniques
- Recipe Development
- Cake Decorating
- Visual Merchandising
- Sourdough bread making
- Portion Control
- Active listener
- Conversant in Spanish
- Batter and Filling Preparation
- Food Safety
- Excellent math skills
- Student Advisory
- Ambulation Assistance
- Policy Reinforcement
- Academic Support
- Nursing support
- CPR Certified
- Mediation
- Patient Assessments
- Assertive
- Direct Patient Care
- Administrative Support
- Collaborator
- Case Management
- Effective Planning
- Role Modeling
- Ethical standards
- Health and safety compliance
- Interpersonal Relationships
- Resolution-oriented
- First-aid and CPR
- Problem-solver
- Activity Planning
- Chronic Disease Management
- Documentation And Reporting
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Indirect Patient Care
- Time Management
- Student Engagement
- Medical Records Management
- Patient Management
- Team Player
- Public Speaking
Accomplishments
I used to work with children in the foster care system, where we would share our life stories and discuss ways to heal from trauma.
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Affiliations
- I lead a well-rounded life, balancing my various hobbies and interests, including a passion for photography.
Certification
- CPR Certify ( Date : 11/7/2023)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant Teacher
Cornerstone Childcare
10.2023 - 06.2024
Resident Assistant
Bristol Assisted Living
04.2022 - 10.2023
Assistant Baker
Buttermilk Sky Pie Shop
04.2022 - 03.2023
Associate of Arts - Art Education
Tarrant County College District
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