Kara Gates
Encinitas,CA
Summary
Qualified Hostess for over 7 years in fast-paced customer service and call center environments. Personable and professional under pressure. Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness. Proactive and caring worker with [Number] years of experience combined with communication strengths and good observational skills. Skillfully handles day-to-day activities while looking for opportunities to make a difference. Preschool Teacher with engaging nature and enthusiasm for classroom education. Experienced and trained in varying teaching methods with goal to fulfill each student's individual learning needs. Early Childhood Educator devoted to successfully preparing children for a full educational career. Committed to teaching students good studying habits at young ages. Attends professional development seminars, faculty meetings and parent-teacher conferences to remain connected to the needs of children and parents.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
The Seed School
08.2022 - Current
- Enhanced student reading skills by implementing engaging literacy activities and utilizing age-appropriate books.
- Boosted children''s social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
- Evaluated student performance regularly through observation, assessment tools, and parent-teacher conferences to ensure academic growth was being achieved consistently across all areas of development.
Restaurant Hostess
Pacific Coast Grill
07.2016 - Current
- Maintain clean, neat and properly stocked check stand area.
- Monitored guest for intoxication and immediately reported concerns to management.
- Followed checklists for shift start and end to help with smooth transitions.
- Supervised, trained and developed team members in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Inventoried and restocked items throughout day.
- Moved and arranged tables, chairs and place settings and organized seating for groups with special needs.
- Effectively listened to, understood and clarified guest concerns and issues.
- Assisted with bussing and restaging tables.
Full Time Nanny
For 8 Different Families
06.2015 - Current
- Managed an in-home daycare with 4 infants
- Made nutritious breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks for the children.
- Encouraged curiosity, exploration and problem-solving appropriate to children’s development levels.
- Dressed infants and toddlers and changed their diapers.
Side Teacher
Oasis Organic Community School
01.2020 - 08.2020
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Designed dynamic lesson plans based on student interests to increase overall student GPA.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized 504 plans as part of integrated classroom.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
- Devised and implemented strategies to create and maintain cohesive school community within virtual classroom setting.
- Helped with online learning during the pandemic
- Supported student physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Lighthouse Christian Preschool
04.2019 - 08.2019
- Assisted teacher by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Delivered clear, concise instructions to children to aid in each student's decision-making.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
- Wiped down play areas, toys, tables and other hard surfaces to minimize germ spread.
Yoga Cleaner
Yoga Tropics
06.2017 - 08.2019
- Followed company procedures to maintain work environment in a neat and orderly condition.
- Cleaned each classroom floor, and mirrors
- Plus I cleaned the bathrooms, and took the trash out
Hostess
San Diego Polo Fields
05.2014 - 08.2015
- Provided customer service by selling tickets and merchandise, answering questions and distributing programs.
- Greeted and collected tickets of Polo events.
- Helped set up the event, and clean up after
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development
Cal State San Marcos
San Marcos, CA01.2025
Associate of Arts - Child Development
Mira Costa Collage
Oceanside, CA05.2022
High School Diploma -
San Dieguito High School Academy
Encinitas, CA2016
Skills
- Customer service-oriented
- Professional babysitter
- At-home daycare specialist
- Efficient multi-tasker
- Conflict resolution
- Creative
- Self-motivated
- Loves children
- People-oriented
- Window cleaning
- Floor cleaning
- Decision-making
- Problem-solving
- Table setting
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
The Seed School
08.2022 - Current
Side Teacher
Oasis Organic Community School
01.2020 - 08.2020
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Lighthouse Christian Preschool
04.2019 - 08.2019
Yoga Cleaner
Yoga Tropics
06.2017 - 08.2019
Restaurant Hostess
Pacific Coast Grill
07.2016 - Current
Full Time Nanny
For 8 Different Families
06.2015 - Current
Hostess
San Diego Polo Fields
05.2014 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development
Cal State San Marcos
Associate of Arts - Child Development
Mira Costa Collage
High School Diploma -
San Dieguito High School Academy
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