Samantha Garcia
Centerfield,UT
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate Lead Preschool Teacher with a track record of enhancing early childhood education at Saint Johns Surger. Excelled in curriculum development and special needs support, boosting learning outcomes by integrating creative teaching strategies. Skilled in child CPR/First Aid skills development, demonstrating commitment to health and safety.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Preschool Teacher
Saint Johns Surger
01.2023 - 10.2024
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Assisted and supervised Number children through entire school day.
Server/Crew Leader/Trainer, English Language
Golden Corral Buffet and Grill
08.2017 - 10.2022
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
- Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
- Also train all new employees
Server
IHOP
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
- Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
Cashier
Cheveron
02.2013 - 03.2017
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Handled multiple payment methods securely, minimizing discrepancies and potential losses.
- Performed cash, card, and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
Cashier
Pilot Flying J Travel Center
01.2016 - 09.2016
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
Packaging Operator
Pupperoni
03.2014 - 08.2015
- Supported new employees with training in proper stripping, packaging, inventory management, and cleaning.
- Increased output by optimizing the performance of packaging machinery and equipment.
Skills
- Special Needs Support
- Creative Teaching Strategies
- Fine Motor Skills
- Sensory Integration
- Early Childhood Education
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Social Skills Development
- Gross Motor Skills
- Health and safety
- Music and Movement
- Curriculum Development
- Classroom management experience
- Child assessment
- Creative lesson plans
- Lesson Planning
- Curriculum Planning
- Child Development
- Positive Reinforcement
- Activity Planning
- Arts and crafts aptitude
- Child CPR and First Aid
- Numbers and alphabet lessons
Timeline
Lead Preschool Teacher
Saint Johns Surger
01.2023 - 10.2024
Server
IHOP
05.2022 - 08.2022
Server/Crew Leader/Trainer, English Language
Golden Corral Buffet and Grill
08.2017 - 10.2022
Cashier
Pilot Flying J Travel Center
01.2016 - 09.2016
Packaging Operator
Pupperoni
03.2014 - 08.2015
Cashier
Cheveron
02.2013 - 03.2017
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