To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. I'm successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude and am willing to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. I am a team player and love being face to face with people.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Assistant
Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District
02.2024 - Current
Managed crisis situations calmly, maintaining safety protocols while supporting the emotional well-being of affected students during challenging moments within the school day.
Created online projects and worked with Excel, Microsoft, and other computer programs
Built trust and rapport with students through positive reinforcement and strong communication skills.
Assisted students in achieving academic goals by providing one-on-one support and small group instruction.
Enhanced student learning by adapting instructional strategies to individual needs.
Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
Provided ongoing progress monitoring and data collection to evaluate student performance and inform instructional adjustments.
In absence of regular teacher, took over to lead all classroom instruction and management.
Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
Au Pair
AuPair World
08.2023 - 11.2023
Adapted to a new culture
Overcame language barriers
Taught children English
Assisted with homework
Identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.
Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
Creating engaging activities
Supervised children
Transported children to and from school and extracurricular activities
Assistant
Phoenix Luxury, Rides
03.2023 - 07.2023
Reviewed and edited documents for accuracy, grammar and clarity.
Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
Performed wide-ranging administrative, financial and service-related functions.
Creating calendars and spreadsheets
Sends and receive calls/emails
Follow up on new inquiries
Host
Dierks Bentley's Whiskey Row
01.2023 - 03.2023
Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
Monitored seating area and checked restrooms regularly to keep spotless.
Worked with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating to accommodate groups with special requests.
Took reservations by phone and walk-in, keeping scheduling demands, and kitchen output in time to avoid overbooking.
Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
Leveraged POS system to manage sales transactions, process credit cards and print receipts.
Organized, stocked and cleaned establishment's front lobby during shifts to maintain welcoming appearance.
KFAS Attendant
Four Seasons Hotels, Resorts
02.2022 - 01.2023
Supervise large groups of children
Create engaging activities
Follow safety and health procedures
Communicate with guests at the highest professional level
Ensured that all safety regulations were strictly followed and that children were engaged and having fun
Developed and implemented daily activities and games for children
Kept facilities clean, neat, and organized to give areas professional and fresh appeal.
Developed and maintained strong relationships with customers to increase loyalty, trust and satisfaction.
Responded to all customer inquiries thoroughly and professionally.
Assisted with meal and snack preparations, along with clean up a er meals
Teaching
Assistant
Kyrene School, District
03.2021 - 07.2021
Assisted teachers in all aspects of instruction in a classroom setting
Developed and implemented lessons and activities for students and assisted with classroom management
Created and maintained a positive learning environment for all students
Assisted in the implementation of standardsbased instruction
Conducted small group and individualized instruction for students
Education
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
Skills
Cultural Immersion
Customer Service Oriented
Verbal and Written Communication
Microsoft Office
Regulating Schedules
Computer Functions
Word Processing and Design
Behavior Redirection
Active Listening
Valid Driver's License
Certification
Tefl.org | June 2023 79-hr TEFL 19-hr Principles of Teaching English as a Foreign Language Course 30-hr Grammar & Language Awareness 20-hr Video Observation 10-hr Telephone Teaching and 10-hr Teaching Large Classes Courses
CPR Certification
Fingerprint Clearance
Timeline
Special Education Assistant
Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District
02.2024 - Current
Au Pair
AuPair World
08.2023 - 11.2023
Assistant
Phoenix Luxury, Rides
03.2023 - 07.2023
Host
Dierks Bentley's Whiskey Row
01.2023 - 03.2023
KFAS Attendant
Four Seasons Hotels, Resorts
02.2022 - 01.2023
Assistant
Kyrene School, District
03.2021 - 07.2021
Arizona State University
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