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Kaitlyn Carvalho

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Childcare Provider for ESL Students

Cuesta College
09.2024 - Current
  • Provide a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for children of ESL students, supporting their learning and development needs.
  • Assist with educational activities designed to promote language acquisition and cognitive growth.
  • Foster an inclusive space for children from diverse cultural backgrounds.
  • Communicate effectively with parents and ESL program staff to ensure coordinated care and support.
  • Manage daily routines, including snack time, and playtime, with attention to individual needs.
  • Provide dedicated childcare support for children of ESL (English as a Second Language) students, creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment.
  • Develop and implement age-appropriate activities that encourage social, emotional, and cognitive development while supporting the unique needs of children from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
  • Foster a welcoming atmosphere that helps children feel comfortable while their parents attend ESL classes, promoting stability and consistency.
  • Communicate regularly with parents and ESL program staff to ensure the children's needs are met and provide updates on their progress and well-being.
  • Manage daily routines, including meals, rest times, and structured play activities, while adapting to the individual needs of each child.
  • Promote language development through play-based learning, storytelling, and interactive activities that complement the parents' educational goals.
  • Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations, including proper sanitization practices and emergency preparedness.
  • Provide emotional support to help children adjust to new environments and foster positive peer interactions.

Back-of-House Food & Beverage Prep

Cambria Christmas Market
11.2024 - 12.2024
  • Reliable and adaptable food and beverage professional with hands-on experience in back-of-house operations. Skilled in food preparation, inventory management, and maintaining high cleanliness and efficiency standards. Known for taking the initiative and stepping into roles beyond core responsibilities to ensure smooth operations during high-pressure periods.
  • Prepared and organized food and beverage items for morning service, ensuring high quality and consistency.
  • Followed recipes and directions from superiors
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization in all prep and storage areas in compliance with health and safety standards.
  • Worked independently on assigned tasks, managing responsibilities with minimal supervision while maintaining efficiency and attention to detail.
  • Assisted with inventory management, restocking supplies, and minimizing food waste.
  • Worked closely with front-of-house staff to ensure smooth operations during peak hours.
  • Adhered to tight schedules to meet high-volume demands during the holiday season.
  • Took on additional responsibilities outside core duties, including assisting front-of-house staff, supporting other kitchen stations, and covering for absent team members.

Off-Site Art Space Gallery

University of Kansas School of Arts
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • A professional gallery showing work from a mixture of student and local artists. Hosting artist talks in the last year and participating in community involvement through a creative lens.
  • Assisted in the gallery's day-to-day operations, including staying knowledgeable about the art, exhibits, and artists to answer any questions and provide information.
  • Created promotional and marketing materials for gallery events and exhibitions for social media, email newsletters, and other communication channels.
  • Assisted with event planning and execution, including exhibition openings and artist talks. Confirmed with the artist that the installation was good at exhibition openings and special events to engage the community and enhance public outreach efforts.
  • Worked on successfully installing and de-installing artworks to ensure proper handling, placement, and presentation according to curatorial guidelines.

Student Mailroom Assistant

University of Kansas Watson Library
06.2022 - 05.2024
  • Developed strong relationships with campus departments and staff to help effectively respond to all departments' requests.
  • Trained over three new staff members on procedures and policies and monitored their initial progress.
  • Packed, sorted, and delivered mail to campus buildings, monitored inventory levels, and made sure delivery shipments were on time

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Visual Arts

The University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS
05.2024

Skills

  • Patience and empathy
  • Child supervision
  • Active listening
  • Friendly and respectful
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Attention to detail
  • Creative thinking
  • Punctual and reliable
  • Organizational skills

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary

Timeline

Back-of-House Food & Beverage Prep

Cambria Christmas Market
11.2024 - 12.2024

Childcare Provider for ESL Students

Cuesta College
09.2024 - Current

Off-Site Art Space Gallery

University of Kansas School of Arts
01.2024 - 05.2024

Student Mailroom Assistant

University of Kansas Watson Library
06.2022 - 05.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Visual Arts

The University of Kansas

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