Taina Chery
Tampa,FL
Summary
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Cracker Barrel
01.2022 - Current
- This job has given me experience in answering phone calls and being able to relay orders to customers
- Working as a sever here has allowed me to interact with many families and their children
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- I’ve observed different family dynamics and have been able to establish small relationships with them/Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
Teacher Assistant
Discovery Emporium
04.2021 - 12.2021
- This job has allowed me to multi-task and still maintain organization
- I have been able to practice patience while working with these children and remaining calm in intense situations.
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes.
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support focused on student progress.
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets, and attendance logs.
- Worked with teacher to identify and target opportunities for instructional improvements.
- Assisted in implementation of new learning tools, systems and materials.
- Kept records of student progress for teachers and parents and made notes on behavior, grades, comprehension, and personal growth.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
Server/To-Go Specialist
Cracker Barrel
09.2020 - 06.2021
- This job has given me experience in answering phone calls and being able to relay orders to customers
- Working as a sever here has allowed me to interact with many families and their children
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
- I’ve observed different family dynamics and have been able to establish small relationships with them
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
Server/Busser/Hostess
Club Med Sandpiper
07.2020 - 08.2020
- This position required me to greet guests entering the restaurant and sometimes seat them
- Collected trash, wiped up spills, and removed trays to maintain fresh and clean customer areas.
- Worked quickly, communicated with other staff and always looked for better ways of completing tasks to improve productivity and keep tables ready for incoming guests.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to determine timely delivery and accuracy of food orders.
- Provided attentive service and proactively assessed guest needs.
Server
Friendly's
03.2019 - 04.2020
- Clean equipments
- Seat customers, get their orders and if any drinks, salad or ice cream was ordered I would make it and serve it
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
Education
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Indian River State College
Ft. Pierce, FL05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL12.2023
Skills
- Student and Faculty Communication
- Lesson Planning
- Behavior Management
- Child Protection
- First Aid
- Safety and Supervision
- Mental Health
- Early Childhood Education
- Quality Control
- Food Safety Oversight
Websites
Timeline
Server
Cracker Barrel
01.2022 - Current
Teacher Assistant
Discovery Emporium
04.2021 - 12.2021
Server/To-Go Specialist
Cracker Barrel
09.2020 - 06.2021
Server/Busser/Hostess
Club Med Sandpiper
07.2020 - 08.2020
Server
Friendly's
03.2019 - 04.2020
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Indian River State College
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of South Florida
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