Annika Wright
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Proven educator with a track record of fostering academic growth and emotional well-being in students at KinderCare. Excelled in classroom management and lesson planning, enhancing student motivation and critical thinking. Demonstrated multitasking skills as a server at Florencias Pizza Bistro and Grimaldi’s Pizzeria ensuring high-quality service.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Teacher & Aftercare Lead
Mission Montessori School
Phoenix, AZ
02.2025 - 05.2026
- Supported classroom activities, fostering a nurturing environment for student engagement and learning.
- Assisted lead teacher in developing and implementing lesson plans tailored to individual learning needs.
- Monitored student progress, providing feedback and encouragement to enhance academic performance.
- Coordinated with parents and staff to ensure effective communication regarding student development.
Server
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria
Phoenix
08.2024 - 02.2025
- Welcome guests with personable attitude and smile, offering menu suggestions and up selling wines and desserts.
- Guide guests through dining menu, explaining preparation, ingredients and cooking methods to provide a positive dining experience.
- Complete thorough and accurate opening and closing duties to facilitate smooth operations.
- Provided friendly and efficient customer service in a fast-paced and high demand environment
- Resolved client concerns professionally to improve satisfaction
- Trained new staff
Teacher
KinderCare
Phoenix, AZ
08.2023 - 07.2024
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Rotating front desk admin – answered phones, maintained schedules, received packages and organized contents. Ordered kitchen stock items.
Server and Restaurant Hostess
Florencias Pizza Bistro
Phoenix, AZ
06.2022 - 01.2023
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Lesson Planning
- Motivating students
- Strong Work Ethic
- Exceptional customer service
- Data Entry
- Calendar Creation
- Cash Handling
- Guest Engagement
Timeline
Assistant Teacher & Aftercare Lead
Mission Montessori School
02.2025 - 05.2026
Server
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria
08.2024 - 02.2025
Teacher
KinderCare
08.2023 - 07.2024
Server and Restaurant Hostess
Florencias Pizza Bistro
06.2022 - 01.2023