Kirsten Pham
Denver,CO
Summary
- Strong work ethics with reputation for positive attitude and quick learning skills
- Consistently selected to mentor and train new staff
- Actively solicit feedback to understand client problems, expectations, & needs
- Effective ability to deliver clear, coherent, and reliable instructions
- Responds quickly to meet client's needs and resolves problems
- Competent, dependable, and reliable worker - always exceeding expectations
- Always exceeds performance standards and meets quality assurance expectations
- Ability to motivate team members and provide sense of collaboration and effort
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Teacher
Little Sunshine's Playhouse
Littleton, Colorado
01.2024 - Current
- Assisting Lead Teacher
- Assist the lead teacher in providing quality care and education for children ranging from newborns to 5 years old.
- Supervise and engage children in age-appropriate learning activities that support cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development.
- Maintain a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment while ensuring children's well-being at all times.
- Assist with daily routines, including feeding, diapering, toileting, nap time, and hygiene practices based on each child's developmental needs.
- Prepare classroom materials and support the implementation of educational lessons, arts and crafts, and sensory activities.
- Observe children's progress and communicate important information to the lead teacher and families when appropriate.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitized classroom while following health, safety, and licensing regulations.
- Comfort and care for infants and young children by responding to their individual physical and emotional needs.
- Encourage positive behavior, independence, and social skills through patience, guidance, and positive reinforcement.
- Collaborate with teachers and staff to create a positive learning environment and provide high-quality childcare.
- Foster positive relationships with children, parents, and staff through effective communication and teamwork.
- Ensure compliance with daycare policies, licensing requirements, and child safety procedures.
Hair Assistant
CocoMarie Hair Salon
Denver, CO
10.2024 - 01.2025
- Assisting with client preparation, shampooing, mixing hair products, maintaining salon cleanliness; and providing general support to ensure a smooth client experience
- Greeting clients
- Prepping workstations
- Draping capes
- Sweeping floors/ washing and folding towels
- Assisting with administrative tasks scheduling appointments
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of salon tools and workstations.
- Managed inventory by restocking products and supplies regularly.
Food Counter Attendant
PokeHouse
Denver, Colorado
05.2022 - 12.2023
- Greeting customers and taking orders
- Maintaining appropriate portion control and food levels on the line while serving customers quickly and efficiently
- Answering questions about the menu
- Ringing up orders accurately
- Handling cash transactions
- Maintaining proper food handling, safety, and sanitation standards while preparing food
- Following food recipes accurately to maintain consistency in customer experience
- Properly storing food ingredients
- Cleaning equipment and premises, as assigned thoroughly and in a timely fashion
- Packaging takeout orders
- Maintaining food preparation process such as marinating, seasoning, fabricating fish, dicing, cutting and slicing vegetables
- Provided excellent customer service in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
- Handled complaints from customers professionally while maintaining positive attitude towards guests at all times.
Education
Associate of Applied Science (In Progress) - Nursing
Red Rock Community College
Lakewood, Colorado 08.2024 - 09.2026
High School Diploma -
Bear Creek H.S
Lakewood, Co 08.2020 - 05/2024
Skills
- Customer service
- Child development
- Classroom management
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Safety compliance
- Communication skills
- Positive attitude and energy
- Attention to detail
References
•Kelly Bui
Owner
Poke House
Mobile: 720-224-2605
•Linda Bui
Manager
PokeHouse
Mobile: 720-220-6950
•Toni Pham
Hair Stylist
Owner
Phone: (303)601-5190
•Kelsey Cao
Assistant Director
Little Sunshine’s Playhouse (Littleton)
Certifications
- CPR/AED First Aid- Colorado CPR Pros
Exp: 01/2028
Timeline
Hair Assistant
CocoMarie Hair Salon
10.2024 - 01.2025
Associate of Applied Science (In Progress) - Nursing
Red Rock Community College
08.2024 - 09.2026
Assistant Teacher
Little Sunshine's Playhouse
01.2024 - Current
Food Counter Attendant
PokeHouse
05.2022 - 12.2023
High School Diploma -
Bear Creek H.S
08.2020 - 05/2024