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Samantha  Garcia

Samantha Garcia

Summary


Professional caregiver with strong track record of fostering safe, nurturing environments for children. Adept at supporting developmental milestones and creating engaging, educational activities. Known for effective collaboration with parents and adapting to meet changing needs. Reliable, patient, and skilled in managing multiple responsibilities while ensuring optimal care and well-being.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Private Nanny

Maria Ramirez
01.2024 - 12.2025
  • Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication about each child''s progress and needs.
  • Oversaw household duties such as light housekeeping tasks or running errands when required.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
  • Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
  • Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing consistent and nurturing care.
  • Organized engaging activities that incorporated age-appropriate educational components for cognitive development.
  • Maintained detailed logs of daily activities, milestones achieved, and any behavioral or health concerns that arose during care hours.
  • Encouraged social interactions through playdates, group outings, and community events.

Lead Server

Kaitod Thai
10.2022 - 12.2023
  • Managed high volume dining periods with effective time management and strong multitasking abilities.
  • Promoted a positive workplace culture through teamwork, open communication, and mutual support among coworkers.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Oversaw daily operations of service team, delegated tasks, and trained new staff.
  • Handled customer complaints professionally, resolving issues through diplomatic acknowledgment and commitment to service.
  • Implemented upselling techniques to boost average check size while still prioritizing guest satisfaction.
  • Observed servers to provide feedback and coaching in areas requiring improvement.

Front Office Assistant

Laredo College
01.2019 - 05.2022
  • Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
  • Maintained a professional and welcoming environment for clients, contributing to an overall positive experience.
  • Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
  • Directed phone inquiries, answered customer questions, and scheduled appointments.
  • Reviewed and updated customer information in database for accuracy.
  • Coordinated master schedule by booking and rescheduling appointments and balancing workloads.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing inquiries and concerns at the front desk.
  • Collaborated with team members to improve overall front office performance through consistent feedback and process improvement suggestions.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education Teaching & Bilingual Emphasis

Texas A&M International University, Laredo, TX, US
Laredo, TX
12-2024

Skills

  • Punctuality
  • Attention to detail
  • Time Management
  • Communication
  • Tech Savvy
  • Problem Solving
  • Parent interaction
  • Toddler care experience
  • Early childhood education
  • Creative activity planning
  • Early childhood development
  • Behavior modeling
  • Child supervision
  • Homework support and assistance

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Private Nanny

Maria Ramirez
01.2024 - 12.2025

Lead Server

Kaitod Thai
10.2022 - 12.2023

Front Office Assistant

Laredo College
01.2019 - 05.2022

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education Teaching & Bilingual Emphasis

Texas A&M International University, Laredo, TX, US
Samantha Garcia