Mataya Topil
Lincoln,NE
Summary
Creative and energetic Early Childhood Education professional devoted to offering diverse activity plans and experiential learning opportunities to enhance individual development. Friendly, supportive, and motivated with a strong desire to promote student potential. Offering 3 years of experience with a passion for building a strong rapport with faculty, students, and caregivers.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pre-K Teacher
Sheridan Child Development Center
08.2022 - Current
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
Daycare Worker
Baskets Full Of Blessings
10.2021 - 07.2022
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Encouraged good behaviors using positive reinforcement methods.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Monitored entrances and exits to maintain safety and organized environments.
- Maintained child-friendly environment with access to outdoor activities.
- Distributed food, napkins, and beverages in preparation for snack time.
- Meticulously sanitized toys and play equipment.
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play, and instruction.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Maintained accurate and detailed record on enrollments, attendance, health and safety, emergency contact information and incident reports.
- Created and implemented diverse educational strategies to boost development.
Waitress
Wild's Bar And Grill
01.2020 - 07.2022
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
- Greeted new customers, discussed specials, and took drink orders.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Followed health and safety regulations relevant to hospitality industry to minimize accidents, incidents and liability to restaurant.
- Trained new waitstaff on proper food handling, customer service and safety procedures.
- Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
- Bussed tables during busy periods to assist staff and quickly turn over tables.
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to correctly update customers on unavailable dishes and wait times.
- Provided recommendations on menu items and upsold food and drinks to increase sales.
Waitress
Village Pizza
01.2019 - 07.2022
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
- Greeted new customers, discussed specials, and took drink orders.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Followed health and safety regulations relevant to hospitality industry to minimize accidents, incidents and liability to restaurant.
- Trained new waitstaff on proper food handling, customer service and safety procedures.
- Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
Daycare Worker
Great Foundations
08.2019 - 01.2020
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Encouraged good behaviors using positive reinforcement methods.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Monitored entrances and exits to maintain safety and organized environments.
- Distributed food, napkins, and beverages in preparation for snack time.
- Meticulously sanitized toys and play equipment.
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play, and instruction.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Maintained child-friendly environment with access to outdoor activities.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Created and implemented diverse educational strategies to boost development.
- Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
Village Temporary Employee
Village Of Hemingford
04.2019 - 08.2019
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Education
Degree in Progress - Education
Chadron State College
Chadron, NE12.2024
Skills
- Motor Skill Development
- Core Concept Teaching
- Early Childhood Education
- Child Supervision
- Problem Solving
- Creative Lesson Planning
- Classroom Management
- Fine Motor Skills
- Individualized Instruction
- Organizational Skills
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Patience and Empathy
- Conflict Resolution
- Child Development Knowledge
- Health and Safety
- Assessment Strategies
- Social-Emotional Learning
- Gross Motor Skills
- Behavior Management
- Time Management
- Curriculum Planning
- Music and Movement
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Daycare Management
- Lesson Planning
- Activity Planning
- Social Skills Development
Certification
CPR and First Aid
Timeline
Pre-K Teacher
Sheridan Child Development Center
08.2022 - Current
Daycare Worker
Baskets Full Of Blessings
10.2021 - 07.2022
Waitress
Wild's Bar And Grill
01.2020 - 07.2022
Daycare Worker
Great Foundations
08.2019 - 01.2020
Village Temporary Employee
Village Of Hemingford
04.2019 - 08.2019
Waitress
Village Pizza
01.2019 - 07.2022
Degree in Progress - Education
Chadron State College
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