Leslie Bernal Catalan
Memphis ,TN
Summary
Dynamic Early Childhood Lead Teacher from Trinity Children’s Learning Center, adept in creative lesson delivery and fostering positive reinforcement. Excelled in mentoring and professional development, enhancing student engagement through hands-on activities. Skilled in fine motor skill development and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety, as demonstrated at Imperial Dental PLLC.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Lead Teacher
Trinity Children’s Learning Center
02.2024 - Current
- Led professional development sessions for other teachers on effective classroom management strategies.
- Mentored new teachers in the implementation of best practices for early childhood education.
- Enhanced student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects in daily lesson plans.
- Implemented individualized instruction plans tailored to each student''s unique strengths and weaknesses.
BOH Manager
Sunrise Memphis
09.2019 - 10.2023
- Trained new staff members on proper kitchen techniques, leading to increased productivity and workplace safety.
- Oversaw menu development, incorporating seasonal ingredients for diverse culinary offerings.
- Monitored equipment maintenance schedules to prevent downtime due to malfunctions or repairs.
- Implemented sanitation protocols to maintain a clean and safe working environment, passing all health inspections with ease.
- Managed food preparation processes, ensuring consistently high-quality dishes for guests.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
Dental Assistant
Imperial Dental PLLC
02.2022 - 12.2022
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Assisting
Concorde Career College
Poplar Ave #132, Memphis, Tn, 3813705.2022
Skills
- Creative Lesson Delivery
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Positive Reinforcement
- Fine Motor Skill Development
- Age-Appropriate Activities
- Observation and Documentation
- Health and Hygiene Promotion
- Social Skills Development
- Activity Planning
- Bilingual in Spanish/English
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Early Childhood Lead Teacher
Trinity Children’s Learning Center
02.2024 - Current
Dental Assistant
Imperial Dental PLLC
02.2022 - 12.2022
BOH Manager
Sunrise Memphis
09.2019 - 10.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Assisting
Concorde Career College
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