Sydney Gefaller
Oewlein,IA
Summary
Attentive and creative professional passionate about helping young children develop emotional, social and educational skills. Familiar with developmentally appropriate activities and experienced by providing nurturing environments conducive to learning. Promote physical, emotional and social health to complement academic progress.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Daycare Teacher
Little Island Child Care Center
Fairbank, IA
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Created a positive, nurturing environment for young students.
- Supervised children during meal times, playtime, and other activities.
- Provided guidance on social development issues such as sharing, following directions.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to promote desired behavior in children.
- Collaborated with colleagues to brainstorm ideas for classroom activities.
Tanning Consultant
Suntan city
Cedar Rapids, IA
10.2020 - 07.2022
- Greeted customers and provided information about tanning services.
- Explained the benefits of using different types of tanning beds and lotions.
- Provided recommendations to customers on appropriate tanning levels for their skin type.
- Educated customers on proper use of equipment and safety procedures for tanning beds.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary environment in the salon at all times.
- Ensured that products were adequately stocked in accordance with company standards.
Ice Cream Server
Ice Cream Junction
Oewlein, IA
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Greeted customers and provided menu information.
- Organized ice cream flavors, toppings, syrups, and other ingredients in the work area.
- Prepared orders for customers by scooping ice cream into dishes or cones.
- Operated cash register to collect payments from customers.
- Restocked supplies of napkins, straws, spoons and other items as needed.
- Provided excellent customer service by responding promptly to customer inquiries and requests.
- Maintained cleanliness of all food preparation surfaces, utensils and equipment according to safety regulations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Upper Iowa University
Fayette, IA05-2025
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA05-2022
High School Diploma -
Oelwein High School
Oelwein, IA05-2020
Skills
- Behavior Modeling
- Activity Planning
- Lesson Planning
- Approachable
- Exceptional organizational skills
- Behavior management techniques
- Child Safety
- Positive Role Model
Affiliations
- Golf
- Tutoring
- Volleyball
Timeline
Daycare Teacher
Little Island Child Care Center
05.2024 - 08.2024
Tanning Consultant
Suntan city
10.2020 - 07.2022
Ice Cream Server
Ice Cream Junction
05.2020 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Upper Iowa University
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Kirkwood Community College
High School Diploma -
Oelwein High School
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