Miranda Montes
Seaford
Summary
Aspiring Child Life Specialist with a strong academic background in psychology, child development, and behavioral analysis. Adept at managing fast-paced environments, de-escalation of stressful situations, and collaborating with a diverse team of colleagues to ensure positive experiences for all. Skilled at providing emotional and mental support. Eager to leverage academic insights and hands-on experience in future roles to support organizational goals and deliver impactful results.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Chauffeur
Midnite Riders
07.2023 - Current
- Provided safe, courteous and timely transportation services to clients.
- Communicated with dispatch staff to ensure that all pick-up and drop-off times were accurate.
- Followed strict safety protocols while driving in order to protect passengers' lives and property.
- Strictly adhered to company policies pertaining to punctuality, appearance standards and driving regulations.
Hostess
Besito Mexican Restaurant
05.2023 - Current
- Greet guests with warmth and enthusiasm.
- Accommodating customers with diverse needs
- Professional and clear communication with customers and colleagues.
- Conflict resolution with reservation bookings and with customers.
- Manage flow of reservations and restaurant seating
- Placing pick up orders for customers.
- Maintain cleanliness of menus and hostess area.
- Efficiently operate Open Table restaurant software.
Childcare
Family Members
09.2019 - Current
- Setting clear expectations for behavior in various settings.
- Assisting with meals, snacks, and bedtime routines for the children.
- Completing light housekeeping tasks such as tidying up toys and books.
- Engaging in age-appropriate activities like reading stories or playing games.
- Transporting children to school, sports activities, or other engagements when necessary.
- Encouraging healthy physical activity by taking walks together or playing games outside.
- Remaining alert at all times while caring for multiple children simultaneously.
- Helping out with homework assignments
- Supervised and cared for children ages 3 to 10.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
SUNY Cortland
Cortland, NY05.2027
High School Diploma -
Seaford High School
Seaford, NY06.2023
Skills
- Rapport Building
- Conflict Resolution
- Mentorship
- Interpersonal Communication
- Psychosocial Support
- Organization
- Risk Management
- Adaptive
LANGUAGES
English (Fluent/Native)
Spanish (Proficient)
Interests
Volunteer Mentor
- Mentored youth athletes on teamwork, discipline, and performance techniques during weekly practices
Timeline
Chauffeur
Midnite Riders
07.2023 - Current
Hostess
Besito Mexican Restaurant
05.2023 - Current
Childcare
Family Members
09.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
SUNY Cortland
High School Diploma -
Seaford High School