Kaylin Baxter
Leesburg,VA
Summary
With a proven track record at Guidepost Montessori, I excel in employing the Montessori Method and effective problem-solving to enhance student development and parent-teacher communication. Demonstrated success in classroom management and fostering a positive learning environment, I consistently lead teams and students to achieve beyond expectations.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Guide
Guidepost Montessori
Purcellville, VA
03.2024 - 10.2024
- Trained new guides on best practices, ensuring consistent quality across the team.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
- Used data-driven decision-making processes to analyze student performance trends and adjust instructional practices accordingly, leading to improved outcomes.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Established clear expectations for behavior, leading to increased focus during instructional time.
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies, maintaining a well-disciplined and focused learning atmosphere.
- Developed social-emotional skills in students by modeling empathy, self-regulation, and communication techniques in the classroom setting.
- Supported language development in young learners through consistent exposure to rich vocabulary in context-specific situations.
- Greeted parents and children at arrival and departure times to make families feel welcomed into environment.
- Prepared classroom and materials according to montessori pedagogy and needs of children.
- Contributed positively to school community and fully supported school mission and goals.
- Adhered to licensing policies and procedures to help classrooms run smoothly.
- Observed children and interpreted classroom needs.
Assistant Guide
Guidepost Montessori
Purcellville, VA
07.2023 - 03.2024
- Implemented Montessori principles in daily classroom activities, promoting independent learning and self-discovery among students.
- Continuously updated professional knowledge by attending workshops, conferences, and training sessions related to Montessori education.
- Contributed to the development of an inclusive classroom culture that valued respect, diversity, and openmindedness.
- Guided children to resolve disagreements and documented issues, incidents and behavior problems for appropriate follow-up.
- Improved classroom management by establishing clear expectations and consistently enforcing rules.
- Provided one-on-one assistance to struggling students, resulting in increased confidence and improved academic performance.
- Monitored and tracked children's progress on daily, weekly and monthly basis.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
Restaurant Hostess
The Purcellville Pub
Purcellville, VA
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by handling telephone inquiries while attending to in-person guest needs seamlessly.
- Handled high-pressure situations gracefully, managing multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a calm demeanor.
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
- Maintained an organized waitlist for busy times, ensuring efficient seating of guests.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by greeting and seating guests promptly upon arrival.
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
- Provided exceptional service through friendly interactions with customers, answering questions and addressing concerns.
- Contributed to a positive team atmosphere by supporting coworkers during peak hours or when understaffed.
- Collaborated with servers to ensure smooth transitions between tables, minimizing wait times for guests.
- Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
- Prepared dining room for service by cleaning , organizing tables and placing table settings.
- Trained new hostess staff members on company policies, procedures, and best practices ensuring consistency across all shifts.
- Completed daily side work and opening and closing duties without fail.
- Collected credit card, cash and gift certificate payments and dispensed change for cash transactions.
- Input orders accurately into POS terminal, split bills and accepted payments.
Education
Woodgrove Highschool
Purcellville, VA06.2023
Skills
- Effective problem solving
- Montessori Method
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Classroom Management
- Attention to Detail
Timeline
Lead Guide
Guidepost Montessori
03.2024 - 10.2024
Assistant Guide
Guidepost Montessori
07.2023 - 03.2024
Restaurant Hostess
The Purcellville Pub
11.2022 - 05.2023
Woodgrove Highschool