Savanna Gooch
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Toddler Teacher
Victory Child Care Ctr
05.2021 - 03.2022
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
Overnight Stocker
Walmart
09.2020 - 11.2020
- Removed all boxes and related trash from sales floor and processed through compactors.
- Used dollies and pallet jacks to unload and organize merchandise from delivery trucks.
- Scanned shelves and product cases to locate expired, outdated, and spoiled items.
- Assisted customers by finding items quickly to boost store satisfaction rates.
- Conducted daily inventory counts and verified accuracy of product levels.
- Inspected inventory to identify shortages and maintain consistent inventory.
- Stocked designated items on shelves, end caps and displays.
- Transported merchandise to sales floor and replenished out-of-stock and low-stock items.
- Labeled products, rotated stock and fronted merchandise for appealing display.
Server
IHOP
San Antonio, TX
02.2019 - 07.2019
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
- Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
Education
Associate of Arts - EC-6, 4-8, EC-12 Special Education
San Antonio College
San Antonio, TX05.2023
High School Diploma -
East Central High School
San Antonio, TX06.2019
Skills
- Progress Reporting
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Activity Planning
- Parental Communication
- CDA License
- Early Childhood Education
- CPR and First Aid
Timeline
Lead Toddler Teacher
Victory Child Care Ctr
05.2021 - 03.2022
Overnight Stocker
Walmart
09.2020 - 11.2020
Server
IHOP
02.2019 - 07.2019
Associate of Arts - EC-6, 4-8, EC-12 Special Education
San Antonio College
High School Diploma -
East Central High School
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