Erika Chavez
Schenectady,NY
Summary
Detail-oriented Assistant Teacher who lends creative approach to classroom preparation, policy and presentation. Promotes collaborative environment focused on individualized as well as group care and child development prioritizing productive, customizable daily practices. Passionate teacher who excels at sharing unique approach to individualized instruction to keep infants and children on pace. No task is too small in supporting teachers, other faculty, and at large the childcare community.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Teacher
Lil Gems Child Care Center
03.2024 - Current
- Support infant physical, mental, and social development using classroom activities
- Overviewing of infants in classroom throughout day
- Keep infants on well maintained schedule to ensure consistency in care
- Care for up to eight infants at once with assistance, and four infants individully
- Fostered infant curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities
- Communicated regularly with parents about daily activities and behaviors
Assistant Manager
Dunkin'
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Required to manage crew staff as well as multiple sectors of the store simultaneously
- Keeping a detailed recollection of the store's daily tasks + responsible for completion of said tasks
- Improved interpersonal skills due to heightened responsibility
- Entrusted to decompress any potential negative situations
- Clear and concise communication skills between staff + crew necessary for peak efficiency within store / sector.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
Crew Member
Stewart's Shops
12.2022 - 08.2023
- Multitasking is necessary for the successful operation of the store
- Recording of detail has a direct correlation to peak efficiency while having to oversee multiple sectors of the store
- Effective communication skills are a staple to the store's success both within the staff as well as within the consumer's experience
- Experience in high-stress environments necessary to deal with busy/rush hours.
Daycare Teacher Assistant
Capital Milestones Child Care
05.2021 - 11.2022
- Ability to multitask throughout the classroom while taking care of children / infants
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Patience and attention to detail are required to efficiently care for each individual child as well as to complete daily tasks simultaneously
- Ability to stay focused/work in high-stress environments in the presence of distractions required
- Proper and efficient communication between the team is necessary for the safety of the children.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
Crew Member
Dunkin'
11.2019 - 03.2021
- Capability to operate multiple sectors of the store simultaneously
- Keeping track of detail, working with accuracy, efficiency, and speed
- Interpersonal skills necessary; Required to cull and decompress unsatisfied customers
- Proper and efficient communication between the team is a staple
- Completing multiple tasks simultaneously
- Required while things are busy, so nothing is left undone.
Babysitter
Independent Employer
Rotterdam, NY
01.2019 - 03.2020
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to the children
- Prepared client advised, age-appropriate snacks and meals for each of the 2 children
- Communicated positively with child (1 toddler, 1 infant)
Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading - Dressed and prepared toddler / infant for bedtime
- Flexibility in hours, adaptability in accordance with client schedule
- Maintained open and available lines of communication to encourage trust and assurance for the parent(s)
Education
High School Diploma -
Mohonasen High School
Rotterdam, NY 09.2017 - 06.2021
Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Time Management
- Initiative
- Multitasking
- Detail Oriented
- Learning support
- Individualized Instruction
- Faculty Collaboration
- Small Group Instruction
- Safety and supervision
Timeline
Assistant Teacher
Lil Gems Child Care Center
03.2024 - Current
Assistant Manager
Dunkin'
08.2023 - 02.2024
Crew Member
Stewart's Shops
12.2022 - 08.2023
Daycare Teacher Assistant
Capital Milestones Child Care
05.2021 - 11.2022
Crew Member
Dunkin'
11.2019 - 03.2021
Babysitter
Independent Employer
01.2019 - 03.2020
High School Diploma -
Mohonasen High School
09.2017 - 06.2021
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