Milani Bandera
Overland Park,KS
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 strong desire to promote student potential. Offering two years of experience with passion for building strong rapport with co-workers, students, and families.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Preschool Teacher
The Goddard School
01.2022 - 05.2024
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Enhanced student engagement by incorporating interactive activities and hands-on learning experiences.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized classroom space conducive to learning and creativity.
- Implemented behavior management strategies effectively, promoting a positive atmosphere within the classroom.
- Maintained tidy and clean classroom consistent with safety and health standards.
- Assisted teacher with developing creative program suitable for preschool children.
- Established a nurturing classroom environment that promoted inclusivity, emotional well-being, and social development.
- Developed strong rapport with students, creating an atmosphere of trust that enabled them to seek help when needed.
- Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
- Managed daily routines such as snack time transitions smoothly while maintaining a calm and focused environment.
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
- Organized snack time and nap hours.
- Prepared for lessons by gathering educational materials and setting up equipment.
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
- Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
Server
Rc's Restaurant
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
Buser, Dishwasher, and Carryout
Old Town Pizza
12.2015 - 07.2018
- Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
- Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
- Kept work area clean, dry, and free of debris to prevent incidents and accidents.
- Kept dishes, utensils and glassware clean and rotated following safety standards set by restaurant.
Education
High School Diploma -
Blue Valley West High School
Overland Park, KS05.2024
Skills
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
- Play-based instruction
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Early Childhood Development
- Age-Appropriate Activities
- Nurturing Environment
- Classroom Organization
- Artistic Expression
- Math Concepts
- Positive Reinforcement
- Learning by exploration
- Kaymbu
Timeline
Assistant Preschool Teacher
The Goddard School
01.2022 - 05.2024
Server
Rc's Restaurant
08.2021 - 01.2022
Buser, Dishwasher, and Carryout
Old Town Pizza
12.2015 - 07.2018
High School Diploma -
Blue Valley West High School