Lesley Cruz
Long Beach,CA
Summary
Proven track record of successfully leading high-performance teams, demonstrating strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Thrives on taking on new challenges and excels in working effectively unsupervised while quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Assistant
YMCA
08.2023 - Current
- Assisted in creating lesson plans and activities to engage students.
- Helped with daily classroom management, such as distributing supplies, and organizing materials.
- Supervised children during recess, classroom time and other outside activities.
- Provided assistance to the lead teacher with individual and small group instruction.
- Encouraged positive student behavior by providing praise and rewards when appropriate.
- Utilized technology tools such as computers and tablets in teaching various subjects.
- Created an inviting atmosphere within the classroom by displaying artwork produced by the students.
Cashier Team Lead
Morning Night
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Answered customer questions and provided store information
- Processed payments promptly for customers to exceed productivity standards
- Communicated with hosts, bussers and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers
- Completed cleaning duties by sweeping and mopping floors, and tidying up server stations
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals
- Cleaned tables and chairs to prepare dining area for next customers
- Checked with customers to determine satisfaction with meals, promptly taking action to correct problems
- Served food and beverages to patrons and immediately remedied issues with orders.
Community Support Worker
Centro CHA
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Supported individuals with facility-based planned activities in home and community settings
- Supervised community outings, enabling clients to achieve maximum personal independence
- Followed and evaluated individualized support care plans to increase personal development
- Created relationships with businesses, community leaders and citizens through events to promote Centro Cha and add new donors and volunteers
- Developed and maintained relationships by modeling prosocial behaviors in community.
Dog daycare attendant
BARK BARK
02.2018 - 07.2019
- Developed long-term relationships with clients and bonded with animals through regular contact
- Interacted pleasantly with customers and warmly greeted patrons upon entrance to store
- Fed and cared up to (30-60) pets daily during owners absences
- Tasks I was given: feeding and administering medication if needed, daily reports, copying and filing paperwork.
High School Teachers Assistant
Pacific gateway
07.2017 - 09.2018
- Intern at Assurance learning academy.
- Helped staff and teachers on school grounds, filing documents, copying paper work, handling telephone calls.
- Supervised student activities during lunch and recess periods.
- Organized classroom materials, equipment, and supplies.
- Maintained a safe learning environment for all students.
- Attended staff meetings and professional development workshops.
Education
Associate of Arts - Art Education
Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CASkills
- Give clear, oral instructions/directions
- Work with a positive attitude
- Punctual and Reliable
- Educational assistance
- Verbal communication
- Discipline management
- Food service techniques
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Store opening and closing
- Money handling
Education and Training
true
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Kindergarten Assistant
YMCA
08.2023 - Current
Cashier Team Lead
Morning Night
01.2023 - 07.2023
Community Support Worker
Centro CHA
08.2021 - 07.2022
Dog daycare attendant
BARK BARK
02.2018 - 07.2019
High School Teachers Assistant
Pacific gateway
07.2017 - 09.2018
Associate of Arts - Art Education
Long Beach City College
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