Jamie Mejia
Naples,FL
Summary
Nurturing Preschool Teacher's Aide possessing first-rate communication, organizational and time management abilities. In-depth knowledge of early childhood education and development and age-appropriate instructional practices. Warm and caring individual with 1 year and 7 months of experience supervising 25 children simultaneously and employing activities to support learning objectives.
Organized teacher with distinguished understanding of different classrooms. Successful at working with any size classes to realize comprehensive growth. Kind professional looking to optimize individual student experiences into long-term success.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Waitress
Dennys Restaurant
07.2022 - Current
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
- Greeted new customers, discussed specials and took drink orders.
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to correctly update customers on unavailable dishes and wait times.
- Stayed up-to-date on menu changes to help customers make food choices.
- Enlisted coworkers' assistance for multi-order delivery to avoid spilling or dropping food.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals and walk-in business.
Private Nanny
Fl Family
01.2023 - 03.2024
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing consistent and nurturing care.
- Implemented daily routines for optimal child development and created a structured environment.
- Encouraged social interactions through playdates, group outings, and community events.
- Promoted healthy eating habits by preparing nutritious meals and snacks on a daily basis.
- Provided safe transportation to and from school, extracurricular activities, and other events.
- Established clear expectations for behavior, setting boundaries to create a respectful atmosphere within the home.
- Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication about each child''s progress and needs.
- Organized engaging activities that incorporated age-appropriate educational components for cognitive development.
- Facilitated creative expression through art projects, imaginative play, storytelling sessions, and more.
- Supported emotional growth by helping children navigate conflicts with empathy and understanding while teaching problem-solving skills.
- Maintained detailed logs of daily activities, milestones achieved, and any behavioral or health concerns that arose during care hours.
- Coordinated schedules between multiple families when working as a nanny share provider to ensure seamless childcare transitions throughout the week.
- Monitored screen time usage to promote healthy balance between technology use and offline activities in daily life.
- Adapted caregiving approaches based on individual needs of each child to provide personalized support.
- Oversaw household duties such as light housekeeping tasks or running errands when required.
- Conducted regular safety checks and maintained a clean, hazard-free environment for the children at all times.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Led indoor and outdoor activities to entertain and occupy children.
- Taught children everyday skills and language.
Pool Technician
Edgewater Pools
05.2022 - 11.2023
- Improved pool water quality by conducting regular chemical testing and adjusting treatment levels accordingly.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing and resolving any pool-related issues or concerns.
- Maintained safe swimming environments through thorough inspections of pool facilities and equipment.
- Optimized energy efficiency in pool systems by regularly monitoring and adjusting circulation, filtration, and heating components.
- Ensured client retention with consistent delivery of high-quality pool maintenance services.
- Provided exceptional customer service by effectively communicating with clients regarding their pool care needs and expectations.
- Increased operational efficiency by maintaining an organized inventory of chemicals, tools, and equipment needed for various tasks.
- Completed timely repair projects to minimize downtime for clients'' pools and spas.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by collaborating effectively with colleagues on shared projects or tasks.
Host
Tommy Bahama Restaurant
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly greeting and seating guests upon arrival.
- Managed reservations efficiently to accommodate walk-in guests and reduce wait times.
- Implemented table rotation system for optimal server workload distribution, resulting in improved service quality.
- Maintained a clean and welcoming atmosphere by quickly addressing spills and resetting tables after guest departure.
- Assisted servers with food delivery during peak hours to ensure timely service for all guests.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to communicate dietary restrictions or special requests from customers, ensuring accurate meal preparation.
- Provided exceptional customer service by attentively listening to guest needs and promptly addressing any concerns or issues.
- Increased restaurant efficiency by maintaining an organized host stand, including menus, reservation logs, and seating charts.
- Handled high-pressure situations with composure, effectively managing large parties or unexpected events during busy shifts.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of menu offerings and daily specials to accurately inform guests about their options.
- Ensured smooth operations during shift changes by communicating relevant information between incoming and outgoing staff members.
- Monitored dining area capacity to prevent overcrowding while maximizing available seating during peak hours.
- Facilitated positive first impressions for guests through friendly greetings, professional attire, and genuine enthusiasm for their visit.
- Streamlined check-in process for large groups or events by implementing a pre-registration system.
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
- Monitored seating area and checked restrooms regularly to keep spotless.
Teacher
The Goddard School Of Manassas
09.2022 - 11.2022
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
Teacher Assistant
Kiddie Academy
09.2020 - 07.2022
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes, consistently noting successful ideas and identifying areas for improvement.
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support to maintain student progress and development.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Performed staff monitoring duties such as overseeing recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
- Kept records of student progress for teachers and parents and made notes on details such as behavior, grades, comprehension and personal growth.
- Collaborated with instructor to assist lesson and curriculum planning efforts.
- Aligned instructional approaches with development levels of students to enhance individual learning.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Organized classroom library and art areas each day to keep classroom well-maintained.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets and attendance logs.
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
- Encouraged dynamic and pleasant educational environment by promoting both gentle discipline and cooperation.
Truck Loader
UPS Warehouse
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Loaded and strapped shipments into place on trucks.
- Maintained clean and functional warehouse space throughout 9 hour shifts.
- Visually inspected all pallets for deliveries to verify quality and accuracy of shipments.
- Lifted and slid packages weighing up to 100 pounds on conveyor belts to transport items.
Staff Member
CEC Entertainment
11.2019 - 03.2020
- Established positive relationships with customers and other staff members.
- Kept work areas clean, organized and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Greeted clients and guests and assisted with variety of questions to foster exceptional customer service.
- Responded sensitively and competently to service customers with diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Received and submitted cash, credit and check payments.
- Maintained clean reception area to promote positive, professional environment for clients.
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
Education
Associate Degree - Psychology
Northern Virginia Community College
Online03.2021
High School Diploma - General
Gar-field Senior High School
Woodbridge, VA06.2020
Skills
- High-Energy and Stamina
- Team Player
- Warm and Friendly
- Fluency in Spanish
- Social Skills
- Active Participation
- Clear and Direct Communication
- Supervising Classroom Activities
- Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Organizational and Planning Skills
- Arts and Crafts
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
- Creating a Safe Learning Environment
- Preschool Programs
- Classroom Rules Establishment
- Snack Preparation
- Written Communication
- Imaginative Play Promotion
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Educational Games
- Age-Appropriate Curriculum
- Student Learning Support
- Interactive Teaching
- Student Performance Evaluation
- Learning Strategies
- Child Development Associate Certification
- Safe Food Handling
- Customer Service
- Menu Recommendations
- Motor Skill Development
- Sign language for babies
- Light housekeeping duties
- Baby-led weaning knowledge
- Gentle discipline methods
- Early language stimulation
- Pet-friendly nanny
- Art and sensory exploration
- Music and movement activities
- Traveling with infants
- Telephone reception
- Server Support
- Reservations Management
- Team Collaboration
- Multitasking proficiency
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Private Nanny
Fl Family
01.2023 - 03.2024
Host
Tommy Bahama Restaurant
11.2022 - 05.2023
Teacher
The Goddard School Of Manassas
09.2022 - 11.2022
Waitress
Dennys Restaurant
07.2022 - Current
Pool Technician
Edgewater Pools
05.2022 - 11.2023
Teacher Assistant
Kiddie Academy
09.2020 - 07.2022
Truck Loader
UPS Warehouse
06.2020 - 08.2020
Staff Member
CEC Entertainment
11.2019 - 03.2020
Associate Degree - Psychology
Northern Virginia Community College
High School Diploma - General
Gar-field Senior High School
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