Kindal Donald
Palmyra,VA
Summary
Dedicated Daycare Teacher well-versed in building adaptive curriculum to stimulate learning and development. Patient and personable team player committed to promoting safe and nurturing environment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pre-School/Daycare Teacher
The Starting Gate
Palmyra , VA
04.2019 - Current
- Developed lesson plans and activities to engage children in learning.
- Sparked creativity and imagination by helping children discover new things each day.
- Identified early signs of emotional and developmental problems in children to bring concerns to parents' attention.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
- Encouraged creativity through art projects and storytelling.
- Maintained supplies inventory for the classroom including art materials and books.
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Supported children's emotional and social development by adapting communication tactics for differing client needs.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to encourage appropriate behaviors in the classroom setting.
- Implemented behavior modeling and positive reinforcement into daily routines.
- Communicated with children's parents and guardians about daily activities, behaviors and problems.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Ensured safety of all children by monitoring playground equipment use.
- Created a positive, nurturing environment for young students.
- Supervised circle time, free play, outside play and learning and developmental activities.
- Administered medication according to doctor's orders when needed.
Hostess
Dogwood Restaurant
Palmyra, VA
12.2018 - 04.2019
- Stayed attentive to server availability and table turnover to quickly seat guests.
- Inspected restrooms and dining and serving areas to foster cleanliness and proper setup.
- Assigned patrons to suitable tables according to server rotation.
- Scheduled reservations and notified servers and managers of large groups to prepare seating in advance.
- Helped service staff handle demand by distributing food and beverages.
- Cleaned and restocked counter areas, replenished cash drawer and checked server supplies to facilitate operations.
- Answered telephone to provide dining information and take reservations.
- Created an enjoyable atmosphere by engaging in friendly conversation with guests.
- Took beverage orders and served drinks during peak meal times.
- Maintained contact with kitchen and serving staff to properly handle dining details and address concerns.
- Accepted payments from guests for dine-in and take-out foods.
- Resolved customer service and food-related issues to maintain guest satisfaction.
- Performed light cleaning duties, such as wiping down tables or sweeping floors.
- Communicated clearly with kitchen staff regarding customer orders.
- Managed the waiting list, ensuring that all parties were seated in a timely manner.
Education
High School Diploma -
Fluvanna County High School
Palmyra, VA06-2021
Skills
- Behavior Modeling
- Activity Planning
- Lesson Planning
- Reliable
Certification
- CPR Certified
- First Aid Certified
- Medication Administration Training Certified, MAT
Timeline
Pre-School/Daycare Teacher
The Starting Gate
04.2019 - Current
Hostess
Dogwood Restaurant
12.2018 - 04.2019
High School Diploma -
Fluvanna County High School
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