- Cooking
- Music
- Creative Writing
- Youth mentor, providing guidance and support to empower the next generation of leaders
Teryn Donnell
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Developed strong instructional and organizational abilities in educational environment, excelling in facilitating student learning and engagement. Possesses excellent communication and problem-solving skills, adaptable to various settings. Seeking to transition into new field, leveraging these transferable skills to make meaningful impact.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Assistant
Kiddie Academy
Buena Park, CA
06.2024 - Current
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic success.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
- Supported classroom activities
- Collaborated with fellow teaching assistants to create a consistent and supportive learning environment for students.
- Kept classroom and feeding areas clean, neat, and safe.
- Maintained a safe, nurturing environment for infants by adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Managed personal hygiene requirements with frequent diaper changes, use of bibs, and monitoring of behaviors.
- Supported the emotional needs of infants through consistent care, comfort, and validation of feelings.
Host/Food Runner
Bjs Restaurants Inc
Downey, CA
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Handled high-pressure situations with composure, effectively managing large parties or unexpected events during busy shifts.
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly greeting and seating guests upon arrival.
- Contributed to team success through effective communication and cooperation with coworkers and management.
- Monitored seating area and checked restrooms regularly to keep spotless.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of menu offerings and daily specials to accurately inform guests about their options.
- Cross-trained to handle different restaurant roles, including bar, kitchen and to-go stations.
- Increased restaurant efficiency by maintaining an organized host stand, including menus, reservation logs, and seating charts.
Cashier Team Lead/FOH Team Member
Panera Bread
Los Angeles, CA
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Performed store opening, closing, and shift-change actions and kept accurate shift-change logs.
- Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
- Communicated with customers and team members to solve problems.
- Processed both cash and card purchases and returns.
- Trained, mentored, and developed new cashiers with positive and encouraging techniques to maximize performance and team contributions.
- Prepared specialty drinks such as cappuccinos, lattes and mochas.
- Balanced cash drawers at the end of each shift, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting.
- Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.
- Packaged bagels, muffins and other food items for customer purchase.
Education
High School Diploma -
Westchester Highschool
Los Angeles, CA06-2023
Skills
- Positive attitude
- Computer skills
- Relationship building
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Stage performance
- Cash handling
- Safe food handling
- Menu memorization
- New hire training
- Customer service
- Server support
Interests
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
Kiddie Academy
06.2024 - Current
Host/Food Runner
Bjs Restaurants Inc
09.2023 - 06.2024
Cashier Team Lead/FOH Team Member
Panera Bread
07.2022 - 06.2023
High School Diploma -
Westchester Highschool