Dedicated Teacher with a strong work ethic and expertise in early childhood curriculum management at Balanced Family Academy. Skilled in fostering child development through effective communication and problem-solving. Proven ability to maintain safety and cleanliness standards while promoting a nurturing environment. CPR and first aid certified, ensuring child safety at all times.
I'm a very fast learner, take pride in everything I do, and extremely reliable. I provide excellent communication between myself and other staff members / management, and strive to make any work place productive and positive for everyone!
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Daycare Teacher
Balanced Family Academy
Grove City, OH
03.2025 - Current
Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Provided a safe and nurturing environment for children, regularly monitoring indoor and outdoor spaces for potential hazards.
Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication about their child''s progress and needs.
Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
Oversaw daily transitions between various activities such as snack time, outdoor playtime, naptime ensuring smooth operation of daily schedule.
Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
Utilized positive reinforcement strategies to encourage appropriate behaviors among students while minimizing disruptions or conflicts.
Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
Guided students through daily routines, instilling a sense of responsibility and independence within each child.
Improved classroom management by implementing clear expectations, consistent routines, and age-appropriate rewards systems.
Daycare Teacher
Balanced Family Academy
Grandview Heights, OH
02.2025 - 03.2025
Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Provided a safe and nurturing environment for children, regularly monitoring indoor and outdoor spaces for potential hazards.
Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication about their child''s progress and needs.
Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
Oversaw daily transitions between various activities such as snack time, outdoor playtime, naptime ensuring smooth operation of daily schedule.
Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
Utilized positive reinforcement strategies to encourage appropriate behaviors among students while minimizing disruptions or conflicts.
Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
Guided students through daily routines, instilling a sense of responsibility and independence within each child.
Improved classroom management by implementing clear expectations, consistent routines, and age-appropriate rewards systems.
Promoted language acquisition in young learners with engaging storytelling, songs, and word games.
Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
Collaborated with fellow daycare teachers to create a cohesive educational experience across all classrooms within the center.
Reviews orders prior to pick up for accuracy and purchase-by dates.
Maintained high satisfaction ratings by completing orders quickly and making good selections for customers.
Worked productively with customers to meet order requirements and service expectations.
Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
Memorized store layouts and planograms to fulfill orders using shortest, most efficient route.
Demonstrated a keen eye for detail in selecting high-quality products that met customers'' exact specifications.
Developed loyal client relationships through excellent communication skills and a genuine commitment to fulfilling their shopping needs.
Provided exceptional customer service by promptly addressing inquiries, concerns, and feedback from clients.
Warehouse Worker
James and James
Grove City, OH
06.2021 - 01.2022
Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
Maintained clean workspaces by enforcing strict housekeeping guidelines for storage areas, dock bays, and equipment zones.
Reduced order processing times with streamlined picking, packing, and shipping procedures.
Contributed to achieving team goals with consistent punctuality, reliability, and adherence to established performance standards.
Helped maintain an organized stockroom by labeling shelves clearly, designating specific areas for different products, and rotating stock regularly as required.
Managed incoming shipments effectively by inspecting goods for quality control purposes before storing them appropriately.
Achieved timely dispatch of orders using effective time management strategies during the picking process.
Hostess
Bob Evan's
Washington Court House, OH
12.2020 - 06.2021
Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, balancing responsibilities such as answering phone calls, greeting guests, and updating reservation logs simultaneously.
Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout dining experience.
Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
Maintained a clean and welcoming environment, ensuring the comfort of guests throughout their visit.
Trained new hostesses on customer service best practices and restaurant policies to maintain high standards of service.
Worked with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating to accommodate groups with special requests.
Assisted in training new host staff, sharing best practices for maintaining a professional demeanor and efficient work habits.
Proactively assisted servers during busy times, helping to expedite food delivery and maintain high levels of guest satisfaction throughout their meal.
Answered phone calls to take orders, give information and document reservations.
Completed daily side work and opening and closing duties without fail.
Organized, stocked and cleaned establishment's front lobby during shifts to maintain welcoming appearance.
Server
Frischs
Washington Court House, OH
01.2020 - 08.2020
Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly attending to their needs and providing personalized service.
Maintained a clean and orderly dining area for an enjoyable guest experience.
Crew Member
McDonald's
Washington Court House, OH
02.2019 - 01.2020
Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas.
Took orders, prepared meals, and collected payments.
Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, handling multiple orders simultaneously without compromising quality or efficiency.
Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
Collaborated with team members to complete orders.
Improved customer satisfaction by providing friendly and efficient service at the register.
Cleaned and maintained all areas of restaurant to promote clean image.
Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers and meeting quality expectations.
Kept food preparation area, equipment, and utensils clean and sanitary.
Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication and teamwork among staff members.
Provided exceptional customer service, addressing concerns or issues promptly and professionally.