Julia Gallagher

Work History

Preschool Teacher

Little Friends Daycare

Wynnewood, PA

09.2019 - 06.2021

Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists.
Collaborated with colleagues on developing new classroom projects and monthly themes.
Met with parents to discuss child behavior and academic progress.
Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for toddler-age children.
Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing learning styles.
Incorporated music, art and theater into lesson planning.
Administered and documented results of student assessments.
Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
Adapted instructional techniques according to student learning styles and progress.
Maintained student records according to rigorous confidentiality and privacy regulations.
Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings and increase overall student happiness.
Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing and crafts.
Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.
Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
Implemented behavior modeling and positive reinforcement into daily routines.
Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
Monitored student progress to ensure cooperation and growth.
Identified early signs of emotional and developmental problems in children to bring concerns to parents' attention.

Server

Applebee's Grill + Bar

Havertown, PA

04.2019 - 09.2019

Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
Displayed enthusiasm and knowledge about restaurant's menu and products.
Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials to increase profits.
Checked with customers to determine satisfaction with meals, promptly taking action to correct problems.
Communicated with hosts, bussers and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers.
Completed cleaning duties by sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming carpet and tidying up server stations.
Cleaned tables and chairs to prepare dining area for next customers.
Developed rapport with guests and assisted in generating repeat business by providing exceptional customer service.
Presented menus to patrons to answer questions about offered items and make suitable recommendations.
Enforced minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages by checking identification.
Recorded meal selections and transactions in microsystem to deliver prompt service.
Maintained polite and professional demeanor to patrons to encourage inquiries and order placements.
Explained menu options to guests, offered suggestions and took orders for food and beverages.
Checked with guests to get feedback on food served, resolve issues, bring additional items and refill beverages.
Served food and beverages to patrons and confirmed complete orders.
Filled condiments and napkin containers during slack periods.
Checked identification to verify if guests meet minimum age to legally purchase or consume alcoholic beverages.
Assisted in preparing salads, appetizers and desserts to speed up food service.
Brought wine selections to tables with appropriate glasses and poured for customers.
Responded to ad hoc cleaning duties at end of shift.
Served food and beverages to patrons and immediately remedied issues with orders.
Satisfied customers by topping off drinks and offering condiments, napkins and other items.
Addressed complaints to kitchen staff and served replacement items.
Promoted desserts, appetizers and specialty drinks to optimize sales.
Presented menus and answered questions regarding items.
Informed customers of daily specials and signature menu items.
Prepared checks, itemizing total meal costs and taxes.

Server

Sunrise Senior Living

Havertown, PA

01.2017 - 01.2019

Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials to increase profits.
Checked with customers to determine satisfaction with meals, promptly taking action to correct problems.
Communicated with hosts, bussers and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers.
Completed cleaning duties by sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming carpet and tidying up server stations.
Developed rapport with guests and assisted in generating repeat business by providing exceptional customer service.
Trained new employees on restaurant procedures and plating techniques.
Checked with guests to get feedback on food served, resolve issues, bring additional items and refill beverages.
Brought wine selections to tables with appropriate glasses and poured for customers.
Informed customers of daily specials and signature menu items.
Circulated within assigned areas to assess and address customer needs, effectively prioritizing tasks during peak hours.
Collected dirty dishes and glasses from tables or counters, preparing areas for next diners.
Stocked service areas with supplies during slow periods.
Explained menu items, describing ingredients and cooking methods upon request.
Trained new employees to perform duties.
Explained menu options to guests, offered suggestions and took orders for food and beverages.
Maintained polite and professional demeanor to patrons to encourage inquiries and order placements.
Recorded meal selections and transactions in microsystem to deliver prompt service.
Checked identification to verify if guests meet minimum age to legally purchase or consume alcoholic beverages.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Preschool Teacher

Server

Server

Education

Associate of Science - Business Administration

High School Diploma -

Skills

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