Taaivi Singh
Queens,NY
Summary
Detail-oriented Journalism student with extensive background in customer relations, classroom management, and team leadership. Proven track record in conflict resolution, active listening, and high-pressure problem-solving. Fluent in English, Punjabi, and Urdu with conversational proficiency in Dutch.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraeducator/ Co-Teacher
Santa Barbara Junior High School
Santa Barbara, CA
08.2024 - 06.2026
- Taught core academic skills, including reading, writing, math, science, and social studies.
- Led small-group sessions to strengthen learning goals and concepts.
- Worked with educators to carry out individualized education plans.
- Monitored student behavior and guided positive classroom conduct.
- Delivered instructional materials to diverse student groups, enhancing learning engagement.
- Prepared classroom resources and materials for daily lessons and activities.
- Informed parents about student progress and classroom events, and fostering strong home-school connections.
Server/ Waitress
Santa Barbara Craft Ramen
Santa Barbara, CA
04.2023 - 10.2025
- Facilitated table service by efficiently managing orders, delivering food, clearing tables, and assisting with online orders.
- Managed multiple tables while maintaining guest satisfaction and attention.
- Resolved customer questions and concerns, managed high-stress situations, and ensured a clean, organized dining area.
- Seated customers, refilled supplies, restocked items, and maintained cleanliness of the bar area and floors.
- Maintained cleanliness of dining area during shifts.
- Trained new servers on menu items and service procedures.
Assignment manager
Pacsun
Daly City, CA
03.2021 - 04.2022
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills in team settings. through assignment manager role.
- Directed store coverage and led team in daily responsibilities to maintain operational efficiency.
- Ran store independently, guiding team members in daily tasks to ensure smooth operations.
- Managed store operations independently.
- Engaged customers and motivated team, enhancing store experience and fostering positive team dynamics.
- Used strong people skills to engage customers, build a welcoming environment, and motivate team improvement.
- Built customer rapport, created welcoming shopping environment, and encouraged team growth.
- Successful solo store management showed ability to run operations independently and guide the team.
Waiters/ Floor Manager
Denny
South San Francisco, CA
09.2019 - 03.2021
- Assisted waitstaff in managing multiple tasks in fast-paced environment to ensure efficient service. • Trained new employees and resolved guest concerns to enhance customer satisfaction. • Facilitated smooth operations within restaurant to promote positive guest and staff experiences. smoothly and maintained a positive experience for guests and staff.
- Provided exceptional customer service in a fast-paced dining environment.
- Took accurate food and drink orders from guests.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely meal delivery.
Education
journalism
Santa Barbara Community College
Santa Barbara, CA09-2026
high school -
El Camino High School
South San Francisco, CA05-2021
Skills
- Individualized education plans
- Instructional support
- Classroom engagement
- Project management
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Customer service
- Data collection
INTRODUCTION & SKILLS
English, Punjabi, Urda, understanding dutch
Affiliations
- Field Lead, NYC Mayor's Office of Mass Engagement
Timeline
Paraeducator/ Co-Teacher
Santa Barbara Junior High School
08.2024 - 06.2026
Server/ Waitress
Santa Barbara Craft Ramen
04.2023 - 10.2025
Assignment manager
Pacsun
03.2021 - 04.2022
Waiters/ Floor Manager
Denny
09.2019 - 03.2021
journalism
Santa Barbara Community College
high school -
El Camino High School