Varity Lancaster
San Tan Valley,AZ
Summary
Early childhood educator committed to encouraging intellectual, social and emotional development in children. Hands-on experience assisting in lesson planning, preparing classroom for activities and assisting children with toileting and meal needs. Certified in Foundations of Early Childhood Education.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Restaurant Hostess
Serranos
05.2023 - Current
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by handling telephone inquiries while attending to in-person guest needs seamlessly.
- Handled high-pressure situations gracefully, managing multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a calm demeanor.
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
- Maintained an organized waitlist for busy times, ensuring efficient seating of guests.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by greeting and seating guests promptly upon arrival.
- Contributed to a positive team atmosphere by supporting coworkers during peak hours or when understaffed.
- Collaborated with servers to ensure smooth transitions between tables, minimizing wait times for guests.
- Resolved guest complaints professionally, taking appropriate action to address issues and improve future experiences.
- Prepared dining room for service by cleaning , organizing tables and placing table settings.
- Trained new hostess staff members on company policies, procedures, and best practices ensuring consistency across all shifts.
- Watched dining area staff to evaluate server loads and calculate accurate wait times.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Instructor
Patriot Martial Arts Academy
05.2021 - Current
- Implemented strategies for injury prevention during training sessions, resulting in fewer incidents requiring medical attention.
- Boosted student retention rates by maintaining consistent communication and providing regular feedback on progress.
- Promoted discipline, respect, and sportsmanship among students through consistent reinforcement of dojo etiquette rules.
- Developed students'' understanding of core Brazilian Jiu Jitsu principles, enabling them to apply techniques effectively in real-world self-defense scenarios.
- Enhanced student engagement with interactive teaching methods and hands-on training sessions.
- Collaborated with other instructors to develop diverse training programs that catered to individual needs.
- Assisted students in overcoming challenges related to technique or mindset, fostering personal growth both on and off the mat.
Internship Student
Coolidge Head Start
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Developed professional skills through hands-on experiences, including time management and effective communication.
- Received positive feedback from supervisors, reflecting a strong commitment to personal growth and development throughout the internship program.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Instructed at risk students
- Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
Internship Student
Adams Elementary Head Start
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Developed professional skills through hands-on experiences, including time management and effective communication.
- Received positive feedback from supervisors, reflecting a strong commitment to personal growth and development throughout the internship program.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Instructed at risk students
- Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
Education
Certificate Of Completion - Early Childhood Education
East Valley Institute of Technology
Mesa, AZ05.2024
High School Diploma -
American Leadership Academy Ironwood
Queen Creek, AZ05.2024
Certificate Of Completion - Foundations of Early Childhood Education
Maricopa Community Colleges - Mesa Community College
Mesa, AZ05.2024
Skills
- Customer Service
- Strong multitasking
- Greeting guests
- Active Learning
- Critical Thinking
- Behavior Management
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Child Development
- Learning Strategies
- Social-Emotional Learning training
Certification
- ServSafe
- Food handlers
- CPR
- First Aid
- Fingerprint card
- Early Childhood Education Technical Skills Assessment
- SafeTalk suicide alertness training completion
- Negative TB test
- Trauma Aware educator
- Head lice management in schools and child care centers training
- Educators rising member
- FCCLA member
Timeline
Internship Student
Coolidge Head Start
01.2024 - 05.2024
Internship Student
Adams Elementary Head Start
08.2023 - 05.2024
Restaurant Hostess
Serranos
05.2023 - Current
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Instructor
Patriot Martial Arts Academy
05.2021 - Current
Certificate Of Completion - Early Childhood Education
East Valley Institute of Technology
High School Diploma -
American Leadership Academy Ironwood
Certificate Of Completion - Foundations of Early Childhood Education
Maricopa Community Colleges - Mesa Community College
- ServSafe
- Food handlers
- CPR
- First Aid
- Fingerprint card
- Early Childhood Education Technical Skills Assessment
- SafeTalk suicide alertness training completion
- Negative TB test
- Trauma Aware educator
- Head lice management in schools and child care centers training
- Educators rising member
- FCCLA member
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