Julianna Kusuk
Riverview
Summary
Dynamic assistant teacher with strengths in customer service and team collaboration. Adept at managing classroom activities and building positive relationships with students and parents, contributing to a supportive and engaging educational atmosphere.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Teacher
Kiddie Academy of Oviedo
Oviedo
02.2025 - 11.2025
- Assisted lead teacher with daily lesson planning and classroom activities.
- Supported children in learning through play and structured activities.
- Organized classroom materials and ensured a clean, safe environment.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding children's progress and needs.
- Monitored student behavior to maintain a positive learning atmosphere.
- Collaborated with team members to create engaging educational experiences.
- Supervised outdoor playtime, ensuring safety and encouraging social interaction.
- Prepared teaching aids and resources for various learning activities.
- Helped maintain a safe and orderly learning environment.
- Supervised small group activities.
- Assisted classroom teacher in developing and implementing lesson plans.
- Interacted positively with children to encourage development and involvement in activities, treating each child with dignity and respect.
- Collaborated with other staff members to ensure student success.
- Maintained safe, educational environment for students during learning and free play time.
- Communicated regularly with parents, teachers, and administrators regarding student progress and needs.
- Created calm and disciplined classroom environment to improve student focus.
- Assisted children at mealtime to teach social and self-help skills and sound nutritional practices.
- Provided individualized instruction to students who needed additional assistance.
- Arranged age-appropriate activities to help children develop interests and talents.
- Observed student performance and analyzed individual records to assess progress.
- Organized instructional materials, bulletin boards, displays, and demonstrations.
- Created colorful and attractive displays for bulletin boards and hallways.
Hostess
Dive Bar
Jupiter
11.2023 - 08.2024
- Greeted and welcomed guests, ensuring a friendly atmosphere.
- Managed reservations, coordinating seating arrangements for optimal flow.
- Assisted servers by delivering menus and providing drink specials information.
- Monitored dining area, maintaining cleanliness and organization throughout shifts.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely food service during busy periods.
- Handled customer inquiries, resolving issues with professionalism and courtesy.
- Trained new host staff on procedures and restaurant protocols effectively.
- Balanced waitlists efficiently, maximizing table turnover during peak hours.
- Greeted guests warmly upon arrival, seating them promptly.
- Answered phone inquiries to schedule and confirm reservations, record takeout orders and respond to service questions.
- Created an enjoyable atmosphere by engaging in friendly conversation with guests.
- Managed the waiting list, ensuring that all parties were seated in a timely manner.
- Built positive relationships with other front-of-house and kitchen staff.
- Maintained a clean and organized dining area.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills when interacting with customers.
- Stayed attentive to server availability and table turnover to quickly seat guests.
- Assisted servers in bussing tables when needed during busy periods.
- Supported serving staff, food runners and bussers to keep dining room presentable and ready for guests.
- Responded appropriately to customer complaints, bringing major issues to attention of manager on duty.
- Performed light cleaning duties, such as wiping down tables or sweeping floors.
- Assisted in preparing the restaurant for opening and closing shifts.
Education
Associate of Arts - Undecided
Valencia College
Orlando, FL05-2026
High School Diploma -
Jupiter High School
Jupiter, FL05-2024
Skills
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Child development
- Educational support
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Communication skills
- Conflict resolution
- Instructional organization
- Learning support
- Oral communication
- Safety and supervision
- Skills development
- Small group instruction
- Behavior management
- Student and faculty communication
- Classroom restocking
- Parent and caregiver relations
- Lesson plan implementation
- Student rapport building
- Individualized instruction
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant Teacher
Kiddie Academy of Oviedo
02.2025 - 11.2025
Hostess
Dive Bar
11.2023 - 08.2024
Associate of Arts - Undecided
Valencia College
High School Diploma -
Jupiter High School