Xochitl Mendoza
Brentwood,CA
Summary
Proactive and caring worker with 4 years of experience combined with communication strengths and good observational skills. Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Waitress
Jalisco Restaurant
07.2016 - Current
- Handled high-pressure situations with composure, maintaining excellent service standards even during busy shifts.
- Maintained clean and organized dining area,
- Contributing to a pleasant atmosphere for guests.
- Utilized strong multitasking skills to manage multiple tables simultaneously while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
- Supported teamwork atmosphere among staff members through clear communication and collaboration during shifts.
Intern Student Teacher
Child Study Center At Los Medanos College
01.2019 - 12.2023
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Required to have planned a week's worth of circle time and activities
- Experience in using project approach curriculum to build children's natural curiosity.
- Keeping the classroom manageable (clean, safe)
- Follow anti-bias curriculum principles in support of respecting and embracing differences and acting against bias and unfairness.
- Experience working with a diversity of families and cultures.
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
Education
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts:Behavioral Science And Social Science
Los Medanos Community College
Pittsburgh, CA 08.2022 - 05.2024
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education For Transfer
Los Medanos College
Pittsburg, CA 08.2022 - 05.2024
Associate of Arts - Certificate of Achievement in Child Development
Los Medanos College
Pittsburg, CA 08.2022 - 05.2024
Skills
- Customer Service
- Team Collaboration
- Classroom Management
- Child Development
- Positive Reinforcement
- Curriculum Planning
- Training in food handling preparation
- Bilingual in Spanish
- Age-Appropriate Assessment
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Child CPR and First Aid
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
- Transactions and Cash Handling
- Greeting and Seating Guests
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Operational Efficiency and Safety
- Table Bussing
- Stocking and Replenishing
Personal Information
Title: Early Childhood Education teacher
Awards
- Member of the Puente Club Officer: ICC REP, 2018 - 2020
- CPR certified, 2021 - 2023
Certification
- Responsible Beverage Service(RBS) Training - 2020-2024
- California food Handler Training - 2019-2024
- Mandated Reporter Training - 2023-2024
- Pesticide Training - 2023-2024
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts:Behavioral Science And Social Science
Los Medanos Community College
08.2022 - 05.2024
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education For Transfer
Los Medanos College
08.2022 - 05.2024
Associate of Arts - Certificate of Achievement in Child Development
Los Medanos College
08.2022 - 05.2024
Intern Student Teacher
Child Study Center At Los Medanos College
01.2019 - 12.2023
Waitress
Jalisco Restaurant
07.2016 - Current
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