Hannah Merrill
Summary
Kind, patient, and compassionate former daycare Teacher with experience in nurturing and safeguarding children under care. Resourceful and quick-thinking with ability to respond decisively in any situation, including emergencies. Offering classroom management and organizational skills developed over a 5-year career. Always looking for ways to help students grow academically and emotionally. Skillfully develop effective lesson plans while maintaining a warm and nurturing classroom environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Cupcake Decorator/Bakery Worker
NoRA Cupcake
11.2023 - Current
- Prepared and decorated products for bakery cases and displays.
- Welcomed customers and answered questions regarding services and options.
- Prepared bakery items following customer requests using proper bakery equipment.
- Decorated cakes, pastries, cupcakes, cookies and other bakery items.
- Completed assigned tasks prior to shift end.
- Kept work area organized and clutter-free.
- Inspected bakery area throughout the workday for compliance with health and safety standards.
- Cleaned bakery equipment, storage room and preparation areas.
- Used cutters, mixing machines and industrial ovens to prepare large-scale orders
- Greeted customers, responded to questions and offered product and decorating suggestions.
- Iced, decorated and packaged products for refrigerated cases.
- Measured and mixed ingredients to form dough.
- Used various decorating methods to create beautiful, desirable cakes and baked goods.
- Combined measured ingredients in bowls of mixing, blending and cooking machinery.
- Measured and mixed ingredients for dough, using equipment or hands for kneading.
- Maintained strict health and safety standards to protect the bakery's customers.
- Washed dishes frequently and kept work areas immaculate, avoiding cross-contamination.
- Assisted with training new team members and staff, answering questions and offering help with bakery tasks.
- Prepared icings and decorative ingredients for use on pastries and cakes.
- Collaborated closely with baking staff to fill large orders and meet tight deadlines.
Ice Cream Shop Supervisor
AL's Ice Cream Shoppe
06.2023 - Current
- Opened and closed storefront adhering to pre-operation and closure checklists on a daily basis.
- Greeted customers with a warmth establishing welcoming and inclusive environment.
- Addressed customer complaints and provided fair and satisfying resolutions for each concern.
- Assisted customers in sampling ice cream products.
- Scooped ice cream to correct specifications, minimizing over-scooping and reducing waste.
- Delivered fast. friendly service with knowledgeable support for a wide-range of questions about ice cream options.
- Made waffle cones from scratch using waffle irons, bowls, mixers and ingredients.
- Used downtime productively by cleaning counters, making waffle cones, stocking paper goods and organizing supplies.
- Anticipated and understood customer needs and exceeded expectations for quality and speed of ice cream service.
- Memorized customer orders and made correct ice cream dishes.
- Learned menu items and sundae recipes and made orders quickly from memory.
- Communicated appropriately with fellow team members to serve customers.
- Engaged each guest warmly and with a friendly demeanor to build positive relationships quickly.
- Maintained clean and well-organized space to attract customers.
- Complied with food safety and sanitation requirements and regulations.
- Communicated with customers regarding orders, comments and complaints.
- Volunteered to work unpopular shifts in support of team members and business needs.
- Helped customers identify desirable menu items and customize orders.
- Adhered to the company's quality standards, formulas and procedures.
- Made orders in timely manner
- Worked in fast paced environment and made multiple orders at once
Babysitter
Babysitting
01.2015 - 01.2023
- Monitored and supervised children at play at the park and at home
- Conducted fun, engaging, and age-appropriate activities
- Provided a constant presence when children were active or sleeping to ensure safety
- Prepared food and fed children lunch and snacks
- Supervised children when playing with each other
- Changed diapers of toddlers and put children down for naps
- Kept toys and play areas neat, clean, and organized
- Supervised children when playing on the playscape
- Worked with ages 2-10.
Professional Nanny
Self-employeed
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Provided in-home care for toddlers and children.
- Drove children to school, playground, and supervised activities to maintain safety.
- Developed friendly and compassionate relationships with parents and young children.
- Followed parents' instructions regarding diet and daily routine.
- Encouraged childlike sense of play and discovery.
- Change toddlers diaper before putting the child to sleep.
- Led fun, engaging and age-appropriate activities for children.
- Supervised indoor and outdoor play, providing first aid when necessary.
- Accommodated last-minute schedule changes and followed parental guidelines and cultural norms.
- Keeping toys and play areas neat, clean and organized.
- Rewarded and disciplined children to encourage positive behavior.
- Learned household traditions, routines and dietary practices quickly.
- Enforced daily schedule to maintain consistent routine.
- Prepared food and fed children nutritious snacks and meals.
- Maintained constant presence during playful activities to keep children safe.
- Praised children for achieving goals and improving targeted behaviors.
- Cared for children's needs, enforcing rules to govern safety and conduct.
- Performed light housework to keep home clean and tidy.
- Took appropriate action after noticing a change in children's behavior.
- Planned activities around family schedules.
- Safely transported children between school and extracurricular events.
- Provided own transportation to and from work.
- Changed toddlers diaper when needed.
Daycare Teacher
CASTLE
9 2016 - 08.2021
- Led songs and games, arts and crafts, and challenged children to work hard to succeed
- Created activities to engage and interest children of various ages
- Prepared healthy meals and snacks, following preferred diets approved by parents
- Assisted older children in elementary-school homework, including reading, writing, and mathematics
- Supported students emotionally, socially and academically with one-on-one care
- Maintained a positive and encouraging learning environment with the use of positive reinforcement strategies
- Promoted good nutrition for every student by preparing and serving healthy meals and snacks
- Ordered, organized, and rotated supplies
- Provided a safe environment where the children feel safe and secure
- Supervised children inside and outside.
Junior Counselor
Project Oceanology
06.2016 - 07.2016
- Helped keep children safe when they were on the boat
- Practiced boat safety with the children
- Worked with ages 10-15
- Created two science related activities for the campers to participate in
- Participated in games with the campers
- Supervised children when on and off the boat.
Education
Associate's Degree - Early Childhood Education
Three Rivers Community College
Norwich, CT12.2020
High School Diploma -
Bacon Academy
Colchester, CT06.2017
Skills
Recreational supervision
Timeline
Cupcake Decorator/Bakery Worker
NoRA Cupcake
11.2023 - Current
Ice Cream Shop Supervisor
AL's Ice Cream Shoppe
06.2023 - Current
Professional Nanny
Self-employeed
08.2021 - 12.2022
Junior Counselor
Project Oceanology
06.2016 - 07.2016
Babysitter
Babysitting
01.2015 - 01.2023
Daycare Teacher
CASTLE
9 2016 - 08.2021
Associate's Degree - Early Childhood Education
Three Rivers Community College
High School Diploma -
Bacon Academy
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