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Vanessa Aguirre

Highlands Ranch,CO

Summary

Bilingual Early Childhood Educator experienced in creating engaging learning environments for preschool children and families. Implemented innovative curriculum trends while maintaining a calm and inviting atmosphere. Professional hospitality worker delivering exceptional customer service in fast-paced settings, consistently adapting to changing needs and managing multiple tasks effectively.

Overview

2
2
Languages
2027
2027
years of professional experience

Work History

Server, Host & Shift Operations Leader

El Parral Mexican Restaurant
Greenwood Village, CO
2006 - Current

Customer Service & Guest Experience: Welcomed incoming guests, provided personalized service, and built strong rapport with regular customers to drive repeat business.

POS & Financial Accuracy: Accurately processed orders via the POS system, handled cash and card transactions, and maintained balanced daily financial reports.

Menu Knowledge & Upselling: Leveraging in-depth knowledge of the menu to offer tailored recommendations and address guest needs or concerns professionally and promptly.

Efficiency & Multitasking: Multitasked seamlessly during high-volume periods, managing multiple tables simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and high service standards.

Team Collaboration & Communication: Partnered closely with kitchen and front-of-house staff to ensure smooth workflow, timely food delivery, and overall team productivity.

Operations & Cleanliness: Performed opening and closing duties, restocked supplies during lulls, and strictly adhered to health, safety, and hygiene protocols.

Assistant Director

OPENair Academy. A Clifton Eversley Development, LLC
Denver, United States
03.2019 - 10.2022
  • Directed day-to-day operations of education program and supervised support staff to delegate assignments and evaluate performance.
  • Trained and mentored new employees on school practices, enhancing team integration and operational efficiency.
  • Oversee operations of center in Center Director's absence
  • Trained and mentored new employees on school practices and operations.
  • Directed day-to-day operations of the education program and supervised support staff to delegate assignments and evaluate performance.
  • Managed staff scheduling and orientation sessions to ensure smooth operations.
  • Supervised center operations during Center Director's absence to maintain continuity.
  • Handled family tuition and staff payroll processing to ensure financial accuracy.
  • Led center tours and conducted orientations for prospective families to provide information.
  • Conduct tours of center and give orientations to prospective and incoming families
  • Maintain open and positive communication while engaging with parents and teachers to build positive relationships for children to thrive
  • Resolved conflicts and administered corrective actions to foster positive experiences for children, parents and staff
  • Implemented school policies and procedures to ensure compliance with state standards, fostering a safe and healthy environment.

Infant Nursery Supervisor

OPENair Academy. A Clifton Eversley Development, LLC
Denver, United States
09.2017 - 03.2019
  • Developed team work schedules, delegated tasks based on staff skills, and evaluated performance to enhance team effectiveness.
  • Maintain a safe, clean and well organized classroom
  • Assigned team work schedules, delegated commensurate with staff member skills and monitored and evaluated performance.
  • Participated in staff meetings to contribute to team discussions and planning.
  • Utilized diverse materials for children to explore and engage in learning activities and imaginative play, fostering creativity and growth.
  • Monitored children's progress and behaviors, providing detailed observations to parents to support child development.
  • Attended approved trainings and continuing education courses to maintain certifications
  • attend all staff meetings

Early Childhood Educator

University Children's Center
Denver, United States
09.2013 - 09.2014
  • Promoted sensory development through hands-on exploration of diverse textures, enhancing children's tactile experiences.
  • Educated students in foundational concepts of shapes, numbers, and letters, fostering early literacy and numeracy skills.
  • Provided one-on-one attention to children, ensuring individual needs were met while maintaining engagement of entire group.

Floater, Assistant Teacher, Lead Teacher

Front Range Early Learning
Commerce City , CO
11.2007 - 09.2013
  • Monitored and reported student progress and development, offered mentoring support.
  • Maintained comprehensive records of student progress for teachers and parents, noting behavior, grades, comprehension, and personal growth.
  • Guided student teachers and teaching aides in effective classroom management, demonstrating best practices and addressing inquiries.
  • Increased student involvement in program offerings through strategic redesign of program processes and methods.

Education

GED -

Aims Community College
Greeley, CO
2011

Skills

  • Exceptional customer service
  • Guest engagement
  • Client relations
  • Cash handling
  • Bilingual
  • First Aid/CPR Certified
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Self-motivated
  • Time management
  • Critical thinking, Decision making and Multitasking abilities
  • Relationship building
  • Team player
  • Problem-solving
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Curriculum Development
  • School management
  • Procare and Storypark Software Program
  • Early Child Literacy
  • Calm demeanor
  • Strong work ethic

Trainings

3.0 PDIS Credential and PDIS Trainings

Attended Boulder Journey's 2022 Summer conference

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Assistant Director

OPENair Academy. A Clifton Eversley Development, LLC
03.2019 - 10.2022

Infant Nursery Supervisor

OPENair Academy. A Clifton Eversley Development, LLC
09.2017 - 03.2019

Early Childhood Educator

University Children's Center
09.2013 - 09.2014

Floater, Assistant Teacher, Lead Teacher

Front Range Early Learning
11.2007 - 09.2013

Server, Host & Shift Operations Leader

El Parral Mexican Restaurant
2006 - Current

GED -

Aims Community College