Sage Gonce

Portland,OR

Summary

Nurturing Preschool Teacher's Aide possessing first-rate communication, organizational and time management abilities. In-depth knowledge of early childhood education and development and age-appropriate instructional practices. Warm and caring individual with experience supervising children simultaneously and employing activities to support learning objectives. Energetic Aide committed to encouraging intellectual, social and emotional development in children. Hands-on experience assisting in lesson planning, preparing classroom for activities and assisting children with toileting and meal needs. Proactive and caring worker with years of experience combined with communication strengths and good observational skills. Skillfully handles day-to-day activities while looking for opportunities to make a difference.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Crew Member

Trader Joe's

03.2015 - 06.2022

Delivered exceptional service as illustrated through multiple positive reviews and feedback from both customers and
Worked throughout all store sections, including the front counters
Assisted other team members to achieve goals.
Performed serving, cleaning and stocking to high standards and provided excellent customer satisfaction.
Displayed high level of product knowledge
Ordered product for store sections with an exceptional detail to keeping shelves stocked while keeping back stock to an efficient but minimum level
Prepared and served food samples for customers from the demo station

Preschool Assistant Teacher

Albina Early Head Start

01.2019 - 06.2019

Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
Established positive relationships with students and families.
Assisted teacher by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child.
Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior.

Server Shift Leader

La Cocina Di Venti

03.2012 - 04.2013

Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
Conducted meetings with management to discus operational issues and develop ways to improve services.
Suggested menu and service policy changes based on feedback from managed waitstaff and observed customer tendencies.
Kept updated knowledge of menu and promotions, recommending specific items according to preferences and food allergies.
Handled customer complaints professionally, resolving issues through diplomatic acknowledgment and commitment to service.
Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
Wrote and submitted accurate end-of-shift reports to provide management with accurate information about performance of restaurant and staff.

Server, Assistant Manager

Natural Cafe

02.2008 - 06.2011

Made hiring recommendations to increase company's productivity and profitability with quality workers.
Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales.
Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.

Education

Bachelors - Child Development

Portland State University

Portland, OR

Associates - Psychology

Moorpark College

Moorpark, CA

06.2013

Skills

Classroom Observation
Preschool Programs
Age-Appropriate Curriculum
Positive Reinforcement Methods
Snack Preparation

Classroom Management Techniques
District Standards
Instructional Assistance
Motivating and Inspiring Students
Progress Tracking and Reporting

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