Kayla Alexander
Blaze
Hermon,Maine
14
years of professional experience
Compassionate Substitute Teacher with distinguished knowledge of child development. Skilled at working closely with students to maintain progression and control behavioral issues. Committed to keeping up with lesson plans while keeping classrooms fun.
Work History
Bartender
9 Years 7 Months- 5+ years fine dining and sports lounge experience.
- Close out cash register and prepare cashier report.
- Make orders for beer and liquor with local distributors.
- Manage bar revenues, ensuring that all patrons are billed and all cash properly accounted for.
- Greet guests in a timely and professional manner.
- Receive beverage orders from wait staff and deliver beverages to guests.
- Enthusiastically and appealingly describe food and drink specials to guests.
- Servsafe certified.
- TIPS certified
Special Education Educational Technician I
2 Years 4 Months- Supported classroom activities by assisting teachers with lesson preparation and student engagement.
- Implemented individualized education plans for students, facilitating tailored learning experiences.
- Monitored student behavior to maintain a positive learning environment and promote discipline.
- Provided ongoing support for struggling learners by offering additional resources, tutoring sessions, and personalized attention.
Waitress/Bartender
1 Year 10 Months- Consistently provided professional, friendly and engaging service.
- Developed and maintained positive working relationships with others to reach business goals.
- Demonstrated genuine hospitality while greeting and establishing rapport with guests.
- Provided friendly and attentive service.
- Waited on multiple customers at the bar and throughout the bar area.
- Worked on the banquet staff team providing exceptional service for 20-100 person social events
Substitute Teacher
4 Months- Developed and taught lessons on relevant children's books, poems, movies and themes to promote student interest.
- Followed lesson plans established by primary teacher.
- Flexibility: Ability to adapt to new environments and to the students as individuals.
- Substituted for grades K-5, specifically kindergarten and education tech.
Waitress/Host
3 Months- Displayed enthusiasm and knowledge about the restaurant's menu and products.
- Routinely supported other areas of the restaurant as requested, including answering telephones and completing financial transactions for other staff.
- Consistently provided professional, friendly and engaging service.
- Guided guests through menus while demonstrating thorough knowledge of the food, beverages and ingredients.
DSP - Direct Support Professional/CRMA
3 Years 8 Months- Provide in-home patient care for developmentally disabled and geriatric patients.
- Bathe, groom, and assist patients with daily living activities.
- Accompany patients to doctor’s appointment and bring necessary documents or medication.
- Administer medication per instructions and develop systems to ensure patients continue regime when alone.
- Keep homes neat and clean with light housekeeping duties
- Assisted patients in carrying out basic daily activities
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Classroom management
Adaptable
Student engagement
Positive reinforcement
Classroom organization
Verbal and written communication
Creativity in teaching
Lesson planning
Group instruction
Activity planning
Timeline
Special Education Educational Technician I
Leonard Middle School
02.2017 - 06.2019Read More
Substitute Teacher
Old Town Elementary School
10.2016 - 02.2017Read More
Bartender
Blaze
03.2016 - 10.2025Read More
Waitress/Bartender
Seasons Grille and Lounge
07.2015 - 05.2017Read More
Waitress/Host
The Boomhouse Restaurant
04.2015 - 07.2015Read More
DSP - Direct Support Professional/CRMA
McKay's Shared Living Services
08.2011 - 04.2015Read More
Old Town High School
High School Diploma
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