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Vanessa Salter

Lake Havasu City

Summary

Compassionate daycare teacher known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in creating engaging educational activities, fostering emotional development, and managing classroom behaviors effectively. Excel in communication, patience, and adaptability, ensuring positive learning environments that support each child's growth and well-being.

Energetic server/host/expo runner with background in high-volume restaurant environments. Knows how to deliver superior guest service while maintaining professional rapport with team members. Strong skills in order and payment processing, upselling techniques and keeping areas clean and well-stocked. Committed to enhancing customer satisfaction by delivering memorable dining experiences.

Work History

Daycare Teacher

London Bridge Daycare
Lake Havasu City
  • Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress or behavioral issues.
  • Assisted with toilet training and diaper changing when necessary.
  • Supervised children during indoor and outdoor playtime, ensuring their safety at all times.
  • Ensured safety of all children by monitoring playground equipment use.
  • Supervised children during meal times, playtime, and other activities.
  • Adapted teaching methods based on individual student needs.
  • Created a positive, nurturing environment for young students.
  • Demonstrated excellent organizational skills while managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to promote desired behavior in children.
  • Communicated with children's parents and guardians about daily activities, behaviors and problems.

Daycare Teacher

Hilltop Learning Center
Lake Havasu City
  • Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress or behavioral issues.
  • Participated in staff meetings and professional development workshops.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to brainstorm ideas for classroom activities.
  • Supervised children during indoor and outdoor playtime, ensuring their safety at all times.
  • Ensured safety of all children by monitoring playground equipment use.
  • Supervised children during meal times, playtime, and other activities.
  • Adapted teaching methods based on individual student needs.
  • Created a positive, nurturing environment for young students.
  • Demonstrated excellent organizational skills while managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Encouraged creativity through art projects and storytelling.
  • Implemented behavior management strategies to encourage appropriate behaviors in the classroom setting.
  • Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to promote desired behavior in children.
  • Managed record keeping duties such as attendance records and daily reports of individual child activities.
  • Provided guidance on social development issues such as sharing, following directions.
  • Supervised circle time, free play, outside play, and learning and developmental activities.
  • Communicated with children's parents and guardians about daily activities, behaviors and problems.

Daycare Provider

Havasu Fitness
Lake Havasu City
  • Created a welcoming atmosphere by greeting each child warmly upon arrival every morning.
  • Sanitized toys and equipment on a daily basis to maintain cleanliness standards.
  • Demonstrated patience while working with young children who may have difficulty following directions or expressing themselves clearly.
  • Secured indoor and outdoor premises to protect children.
  • Developed and enforced positive strategies to encourage good behavior.

Host/Server/Expo Runner

Martini Bay London Bridge
Lake Havasu City
  • Assisted other departments when needed such as bussing tables or delivering food orders.
  • Answered customer inquiries regarding the menu, restaurant services, and special promotions.
  • Performed light administrative duties such as filing documents and taking messages.
  • Managed incoming calls during busy shifts.
  • Provided excellent customer service by anticipating customer needs.
  • Took reservations over phone and in person.
  • Assisted servers in seating guests by escorting them to their tables.
  • Greeted guests upon arrival and provided them with menus.
  • Scheduled reservations and notified servers and managers of large groups to prepare seating in advance.
  • Cleaned and restocked counter areas, replenished cash drawer and checked server supplies to facilitate operations.
  • Responded appropriately to customer complaints, bringing major issues to attention of manager on duty.
  • Arranged place settings with clean tablecloths, napkins and tableware to prepare for incoming guests.
  • Supported serving staff, food runners and bussers to keep dining room presentable and ready for guests.

Server/Bartender

Octane Wine Garage
Lake Havasu City
  • Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
  • Prepared drinks according to standard recipes.
  • Ensured that each guest was served courteously, quickly, and efficiently.
  • Upheld high standards of sanitation in accordance with health department regulations.
  • Handled money transactions accurately while following company procedures for handling cash payments.
  • Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies.
  • Checked food before serving it to customers.
  • Responded efficiently to guest inquiries and complaints in a professional manner.
  • Greeted guests and provided menus.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Care and Education

Glendale Community College
Glendale, AZ

GED -

Arizona Western College
Parker, AZ

Skills

  • Child development
  • Behavior management
  • Classroom organization
  • Safety protocols
  • Activity planning
  • Customer service
  • Team collaboration
  • Time management
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Creative teaching
  • Health and safety
  • Reliable
  • CPR and first aid
  • Positive role model
  • Parent engagement
  • Strong work ethic
  • Cleaning and sanitation
  • Child care
  • Infant care
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Parent communication
  • Proven team leader
  • Meal preparation

Accomplishments

  • Arizona early Childhood Workforce Registry
  • Food Handlers Card
  • CPR/First Aid Certified

Languages

English
Professional

Timeline

Daycare Teacher

London Bridge Daycare

Daycare Teacher

Hilltop Learning Center

Daycare Provider

Havasu Fitness

Host/Server/Expo Runner

Martini Bay London Bridge

Server/Bartender

Octane Wine Garage

Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Care and Education

Glendale Community College

GED -

Arizona Western College

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