Mikayla Stever
South Burlington
Summary
Recent University of Vermont graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and a concentration in Criminal Justice. Experienced in Early Childhood Education settings, with a demonstrated commitment to supporting children’s development and fostering positive, inclusive learning environments. Passionate about advocating for children and families, applying a strong understanding of social systems, behavior, and equity to promote well-being and positive outcomes. Brings a collaborative, compassionate approach and a solid foundation in communication, observation, and relationship-building.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Bar Tender
Lake Morey Resort
05.2025 - Current
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Upheld strict regulations for safe alcohol service and food safety.
- Kept bar stocked with liquors, juices and garnishes for drinks.
- Practiced safe work habits, wearing protective equipment and consistently following MSDS and OSHA standards.
- Regularly cleaned and sanitized bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration and storage areas.
- Used extensive knowledge of beer, wine and spirits to make informed recommendations to customers.
- Built relationships with vendors to manage orders and negotiate costs.
- Verified drinking age requirements of customers by carefully reviewing photo identification.
- Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
Lead Infant Teacher
Crockett Academy for Early Liberal Arts
04.2025 - Current
- Promoted development of social, emotional, and communication skills in infants.
- Managed personal hygiene requirements with frequent diaper changes, use of bibs, and monitoring of behaviors.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Adhered to parent preferences and legal requirements for feeding breastmilk, formula and solids to infants.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
Head Waiter
Lake Morey Resort
05.2023 - 08.2025
- Monitored dining rooms for seating availability as well as service, safety, and well-being of guests.
- Greeted new customers, discussed specials, and took drink orders.
- Upheld high standards of professionalism when dealing with customer issues, supporting serving staff, and waiting on tables.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
- Supervised server staff and simultaneously served personal section of tables.
- Trained staff members on use of POS system.
- Assigned work tasks and coordinated activities of dining room personnel to provide prompt and successful service to patrons.
- Quickly reset and cleaned up tables after customers left to enable speedy turnaround and guest flow.
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
- Stayed up-to-date on menu changes to help customers make food choices.
- Handled customer complaints professionally, resolving issues through diplomatic acknowledgment and commitment to service.
Lead Preschool Teacher
Little Beginnings Learning Center
09.2022 - 04.2025
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Planned educational opportunities based on children's interests.
- Utilized books, songs and games to engage students.
- Submitted weekly lesson plans.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
Private Nanny
Tierney-Yu Family
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Taught children everyday skills and language.
- Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Administered basic first-aid and medication in emergency situations.
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
- Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional, and social well-being.
- Identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.
Country Club Hostess
The Quechee Club
06.2019 - 08.2022
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
- Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
- Worked with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating to accommodate groups with special requests.
- Collected credit card, cash and gift certificate payments and dispensed change for cash transactions.
- Answered phone calls to take orders, give information and document reservations.
- Helped facilitate cooperation between service and kitchen staff to professionally meet guest needs and resolve problems.
- Minimized customer service complaints by expertly managing customer expectations during busy periods.
Assistant Preschool Teacher
The Family Place
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Assisted teacher with developing creative program suitable for preschool children.
- Prepared for lessons by gathering educational materials and setting up equipment.
- Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior.
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Organized snack time and nap hours.
- Assisted teacher by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
Private Nanny
Tancreti Family
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Facilitated relationships with children and parents by developing caring and structured home environments.
- Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
- Taught children everyday skills and language.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Vermont
Burlington, Vermont, VT05-2025
High School Diploma -
Rivendell Academy
Orford, NH06-2020
Skills
- Early childhood education
- Social skills development
- Child development
- CPR and first aid
- Infant care
- Preschool educator
- Certified in early childhood education
- Building positive relationships with families
- Family engagement and support
- Cultural sensitivity and inclusivity
- Conflict resolution and problem-solving
Timeline
Bar Tender
Lake Morey Resort
05.2025 - Current
Lead Infant Teacher
Crockett Academy for Early Liberal Arts
04.2025 - Current
Private Nanny
Tierney-Yu Family
07.2023 - 08.2023
Head Waiter
Lake Morey Resort
05.2023 - 08.2025
Lead Preschool Teacher
Little Beginnings Learning Center
09.2022 - 04.2025
Assistant Preschool Teacher
The Family Place
01.2021 - 08.2021
Private Nanny
Tancreti Family
08.2020 - 08.2021
Country Club Hostess
The Quechee Club
06.2019 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Vermont
High School Diploma -
Rivendell Academy