Laura Gonzales
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Positive, patient and nurturing individual with leveraged strong work ethic and bilingual abilities to foster a nurturing learning environment, significantly enhancing children's communication and social skills. Excelled in customer service and cleaning protocols, ensuring a safe, sanitary, and welcoming space for all.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Daycare Teacher
Kings Kids Learning Center
04.2024 - 01.2025
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Provided a safe and nurturing environment for children, regularly monitoring indoor and outdoor spaces for potential hazards.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication about their child''s progress and needs.
- Oversaw daily transitions between various activities such as snack time, outdoor playtime, naptime ensuring smooth operation of daily schedule.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Utilized positive reinforcement strategies to encourage appropriate behaviors among students while minimizing disruptions or conflicts.
- Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Guided students through daily routines, instilling a sense of responsibility and independence within each child.
- Improved classroom management by implementing clear expectations, consistent routines, and age-appropriate rewards systems.
- Promoted language acquisition in young learners with engaging storytelling, songs, and word games.
- Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
- Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.
- Implemented creative art projects to encourage self-expression and fine motor skill development among young children.
Restaurant Crew Member
Luby's Fuddruckers Restaurants
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
- Followed food safety protocols and best practices as instructed by ServSafe training.
- Resolved customer concerns promptly and professionally, maintaining high levels of customer retention and loyalty.
- Kept food preparation area, equipment, and utensils clean and sanitary.
- Maintained open communication with kitchen staff for expedited food preparation during peak hours.
- Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas.
- Prioritized teamwork through assisting fellow crew members as needed during busy periods or low staffing situations.
- Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers and meeting quality expectations.
- Demonstrated versatility by cross-training in various stations within the restaurant, contributing to overall team productivity.
- Ensured food safety compliance by adhering to proper storage, handling, and sanitation procedures.
- Collaborated with team members for seamless service during high-volume shifts.
- Managed time effectively while juggling multiple responsibilities during busy shifts, minimizing delays in service delivery.
- Provided prompt, courteous services to customers in [Type] dining environment.
- Stayed up-to-date with menu changes and dietary restrictions, ensuring accurate information was provided to guests for informed decision making.
Education
High School Diploma -
Thomas Jefferson High School
San Antonio, TX06-2022
Skills
- Time management
- Child safety
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Lesson planning
- Strong work ethic
- Health and safety
- Customer service
- Active listener
- Loves children
- CPR and first aid
- Approachable
- First aid training
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Daycare Teacher
Kings Kids Learning Center
04.2024 - 01.2025
Restaurant Crew Member
Luby's Fuddruckers Restaurants
08.2020 - 05.2022
High School Diploma -
Thomas Jefferson High School
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