Kenya Blancas
Chicago,IL
Summary
Detail-oriented early childhood education candidate with experience supporting children, families, and daily routines. Skilled in phonics support, differentiated instruction, and bilingual communication, with a strong background in customer service, organization, and behavior guidance. Ready to contribute to safe, positive, and structured learning settings.
Overview
2
2
Languages
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Hostess/Server
Piacere Mio
Chicago, Illinois
09.2026 - Current
- Welcomed guests and delivered courteous, professional customer service in a busy restaurant setting.
Helped coordinate seating and guest flow while communicating with servers and restaurant staff.
Supported guest inquiries and maintained an organized, welcoming front-of-house environment. - Displayed menus and provided detailed descriptions of daily specials to enhance guest satisfaction.
- Maintained cleanliness of host stand, dining area, and entryway, contributing to an inviting atmosphere for guests.
- Executed payment processing and managed check transactions accurately at the point-of-sale terminal.
Dog Walker
Self-employeed
Chicago, Illinois
2024 - Current
- Managed pet care services, scheduling, and client communications across multiple accounts to support consistent service delivery.
Built dependable client partnerships through responsive communication and reliable follow-through. - Executed client instructions for leashes, routes, and feeding routines, ensuring all pets' needs were consistently met.
- Monitored dog behavior and relayed observations to pet owners, promoting pets' overall well-being.
Babysitter
Self Employed Web
Chicago, Illinois
2023 - Current
- • Supervised children, creating safe and structured environments that promoted well-being. • Helped with homework completion and daily routines; stayed in regular contact with families.
- Monitored children's activities and enforced household rules to ensure a safe environment.
- Organized and facilitated age-appropriate playtime and learning activities to support development.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
National Louis University
Chicago, IL06-2027
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Wilbur Wright College
Chicago, IL06-2024
Skills
- Customer service
- Guest engagement
- Menu knowledge
- Customer communication
- Bilingual communication
- Multilingual communication
- Client communication
- Team collaboration
- Organization and time management
- Conflict resolution
- Health safety
- Office software
- Health safety
- Health safety
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Hostess/Server
Piacere Mio
09.2026 - Current
Dog Walker
Self-employeed
2024 - Current
Babysitter
Self Employed Web
2023 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
National Louis University
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Wilbur Wright College