Sophia Kaufman
East Meadow,NY
Summary
Licensed Family and Consumer Science Teacher creates long-range and daily lesson plans to implement high-quality, standards-based instruction. Creates and maintains culturally responsive educational atmosphere that encourages student learning and supports school and district programs and goals. Employs variety of techniques and strategies aligned with instructional objectives to meet student needs.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Family and Consumer Sciences High School Teacher
Farmingdale School District
09.2023 - Current
- Maintained digital student records with grades, attendance and project information.
- Communicated effectively with community, families and students to promote academic achievement and accomplish curriculum mission.
- Helped students prepare for careers by advising on academic and vocational choices.
- Encouraged active learning by creating lessons and projects to engage problem-solving and creative abilities.
- Worked with fellow teachers and school administrators to optimize department offerings
- Planned and revised courses to incorporate changing information on family and consumer science topics
- Improved students' understanding of care of babies and young children by teaching childcare classes
Server/Restaurant Hostess
Snaps American Bistro
05.2022 - Current
- Developed and maintained up-to-date knowledge of menu items and daily specials to accurately respond to customer queries.
- Monitored seating area and checked restrooms regularly to keep spotless.
- Trained new hostesses on customer service best practices and restaurant policies to maintain high standards of service.
- Worked with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating to accommodate groups with special requests.
- Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout dining experience.
- Complied with food safety and food hygiene regulations to safeguard public health.
Hostess/Server
Texas Roadhouse
05.2019 - 01.2022
- Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout dining experience.
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
- Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
- Trained new hostesses on customer service best practices and restaurant policies to maintain high standards of service.
- Worked with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating to accommodate groups with special requests.
- Cultivated positive guest relations by managing information and orchestrating speedy seating.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Family And Consumer Sciences Education
Queens College of The City University of New York
Flushing, NY06.2023
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
SUNY Farmingdale
Farmingdale, NY01.2020
Skills
- Career Counseling
- Project-Based Learning
- Family Dynamics Understanding
- Interpersonal Communication
- Child Development Knowledge
- Emotional Intelligence
- Curriculum Development
Timeline
Family and Consumer Sciences High School Teacher
Farmingdale School District
09.2023 - Current
Server/Restaurant Hostess
Snaps American Bistro
05.2022 - Current
Hostess/Server
Texas Roadhouse
05.2019 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Family And Consumer Sciences Education
Queens College of The City University of New York
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
SUNY Farmingdale
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