Sara Puente
Louise,TX
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience at Methodist Child Care, excelling in staff management and strategic planning. Proven track record in developing innovative educational programs that enhance child engagement and well-being. Adept at problem resolution and fostering collaborative environments, ensuring compliance with quality standards and promoting professional growth among team members.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Director
Methodist Child Care
El Campo, TX
09.2022 - 04.2026
- Developed and implemented educational programs enhancing child development and engagement.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring compliance with licensing regulations and quality standards.
- Mentored staff on best practices in child care and program delivery, fostering professional growth.
- Collaborated with families to address individual needs and promote children's well-being.
- Streamlined communication between teachers, parents, and administrators to foster a collaborative learning environment.
- Implemented effective conflict resolution strategies for resolving issues among faculty members or between students.
- Conducted regular safety drills to ensure preparedness in case of emergency situations at school premises.
- Assisted the Director in developing innovative programs to improve students'' academic performance and retention rate.
- Ensured compliance with state education standards by regularly reviewing curriculum materials and teaching practices.
Daycare Teacher
Methodist Child Care
El Campo, TX
08.2008 - 07.2022
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans to enhance children's cognitive and social skills.
- Fostered a nurturing environment to support emotional development and positive behavior among children.
- Collaborated with parents to communicate developmental progress and address individual needs of children.
- Led classroom activities that promoted teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving skills among students.
- Evaluated children's progress regularly to tailor educational approaches for diverse learning styles.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Provided a safe and nurturing environment for children, regularly monitoring indoor and outdoor spaces for potential hazards.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication about their child''s progress and needs.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
- Oversaw daily transitions between various activities such as snack time, outdoor playtime, naptime ensuring smooth operation of daily schedule.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
- Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.
- Collaborated with fellow daycare teachers to create a cohesive educational experience across all classrooms within the center.
Waitress
Uptown Grill
El Campo, TX
01.2006 - 07.2008
- Provided exceptional customer service in high-volume dining environments.
- Trained and mentored new staff on menu knowledge and service standards.
- Managed multiple tables efficiently, ensuring timely order delivery and guest satisfaction.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to coordinate food preparation and presentation.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly, maintaining positive dining atmosphere.
- Handled high-pressure situations with composure, maintaining excellent service standards even during busy shifts.
- Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, balancing multiple tables and orders while delivering prompt service.
- Maintained clean and welcoming dining environment, ensuring a positive guest experience.
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
- Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
- Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.
- Presented menus to patrons promptly after seating and answered questions about menu items, making recommendations upon request.
Sausage Stuffer
H & B Smoked Sausage
El Campo, TX
06.2005 - 07.2006
- Operated stuffer machine to efficiently fill casings with meat mixture
- Monitored production line for quality control and adherence to safety standards
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of production schedules
Education
No Degree -
Wharton County Jr College
Wharton, TxHigh School Diploma -
El Campo High School
El Campo, TX05.2007
Skills
Staff management
Creative direction
Strategic planning
Data analysis
Staff development
Employee relations
Staff coordination
Human resources
Consulting
Problem resolution
Multitasking
Customer service
Documentation and reporting
Training and development
Decision-making
Staff training
Shift scheduling
Certification
Director
Cpr/First Aid
Timeline
Assistant Director
Methodist Child Care
09.2022 - 04.2026
Daycare Teacher
Methodist Child Care
08.2008 - 07.2022
Waitress
Uptown Grill
01.2006 - 07.2008
Sausage Stuffer
H & B Smoked Sausage
06.2005 - 07.2006
No Degree -
Wharton County Jr College
High School Diploma -
El Campo High School