Lizbeth Barrera
Palatine,IL
Summary
A Dedicated & friendly individual with a passion for working with young children at multiple grade levels. Proficient in leading & assisting in recreational and educational activities, when providing head teachers support in all aspects of classroom management. Driven to build long-lasting relationships with students, parents & colleagues.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher Assistant
Kindercare
Arlington Heights, IL
09.2022 - 04.2023
- I was a teacher assistant in the Infant, Toddler, and two's Room
- With frequent visits to the 3 & 4's rooms as well
- Supported developmental milestones through tailored educational daily activities and creative projects for our classrooms
- Cared for young children with their everyday needs including meals, nap schedules, and diapering/ Bathroom routines, or potty training progress
- Prioritized our pupils health by ensuring I was educated with any food allergies or parent instructions or preferences
- Passionately facilitated a nurturing environment for early learning
- Made sure to practice healthy communication, patience, kindness, empathy and self-regulation skills with children daily
- Integrated bilingual vocabulary throughout their day and activities, per parent's consent
- As well as Included demonstrations of sign language of daily basic needs
- Prioritized health allergy-safe environments and adhering to health guidelines by Maintaining our spaces clean, neat, and safe by disinfecting multiple times throughout our busy day
- Made sure to keep parents or caregivers informed with daily reports and updates, as well as communicating with them end of day highlights, milestones, achievements, or any concerns
Server
Eggspresso
Bannockburn, IL
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Eagerly engaged with guests to enhance their dining experience, receiving positive feedback
- Provided training to new staff, improving service speed and quality
- Supported team members to ensure efficient service delivery
- Focused attention on guest needs and requests for thorough service.
Server
Redlands J. Alexander's
NorthBrook
07.2021 - 02.2022
- Was responsible for making customers feel welcomed and attended to throughout visit
- Kept up to date to restaurants specials and promotions to ensure quality service
- Was responsible for the day's side work assigned to me and kept up to health, food and sanitation standards
- Ensured I kept all tables happy and tended to when needed
- Supported team in daily tasks, ensuring smooth restaurant operations and customer satisfaction.
Shift Manager
Jamba Juice
Deer Park
03.2021 - 08.2021
- I was one of 5 shift managers, and was in charge of opening and closing the store when needed
- Responsible for the store's security system and the funds safe
- Took care of any mistakes with orders and dealt with customer complaints
- Made beverages (smoothies and fresh juices) and completed customer orders in a timely manner
- Was responsible for team members' registers as well as my own, and taking care of the store's funds and produce orders
- Kept store up to health protocol and standards.
Busser
Za Za's Tavola Italiana
Barrington
07.2020 - 08.2020
- Helped waiters/waitresses when needed
- Made sure fresh water or any other drinks were available to them at all times
- Answered customer questions and reported issues in person
- Kept the floors/tables clean and maintained neat and orderly to ensure a safe and sanitary environment
- Worked well in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment.
Cashier/Phones/Front Desk/Customer Service
Nancy's Pizza
Island Lake
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Answered phone calls, greeted clients, and handled all front desk responsibilities
- Settled any customer disputes in a professional and pleasant manner
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of all retail promotions
- Worked to ensure a positive and hassle-free customer experience
- Ensured proper delivery times for all events and coordinated travel for deliveries.
Hostess/Waitress/Busser
Sophia's Place
Island Lake
04.2019 - 07.2019
- Worked with a humble attitude and a willingness to learn
- Worked as a flexible server during overflow periods
- Served as a dedicated and enthusiastic Waitress
- Adhered to all company rules and guidelines
- Worked to support other restaurant staff to ensure the highest level of service
- Efficiently managed multiple roles, enhancing team productivity and service speed.
Education
Buffalo Grove High school
05.2021
Skills
- Adaptability
- Attention to Detail
- Childcare
- Computer Systems
- CPR Certified
- Customer Service
- Friendly
- Learn
- Multitasking
- Organization
- Outgoing
- Patience
- Strong Willingness To
- Teamwork
- Time Management
References
Available upon request
Certification
- CPR Certified
- IL BASSET & Food Handler Card Certified
Languages
English & Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Teacher Assistant
Kindercare
09.2022 - 04.2023
Server
Eggspresso
02.2022 - 08.2022
Server
Redlands J. Alexander's
07.2021 - 02.2022
Shift Manager
Jamba Juice
03.2021 - 08.2021
Busser
Za Za's Tavola Italiana
07.2020 - 08.2020
Cashier/Phones/Front Desk/Customer Service
Nancy's Pizza
08.2019 - 06.2020
Hostess/Waitress/Busser
Sophia's Place
04.2019 - 07.2019
Buffalo Grove High school