Gabriela Bonilla
Alexandria
Summary
Dedicated daycare assistant with two years of experience in child supervision and development within early childhood education settings. Expertise in implementing age-appropriate activities while fostering a nurturing environment that promotes children's growth and learning. Demonstrated ability to support lead teachers and collaborate effectively with staff to enhance children's educational experiences. Bilingual in Spanish, facilitating communication with diverse families and enriching the overall learning atmosphere. Eager to leverage transferable skills in a new field to drive success and growth.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Restaurant Host
The Executive Diner
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Greeted and seated guests, ensuring prompt and courteous service.
- Managed reservation systems to optimize seating arrangements.
- Assisted in training new hosts on customer service protocols.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to communicate wait times effectively.
- Handled guest inquiries and complaints with professionalism and efficiency.
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
Daycare Assistant
LITTLE STARS DAYCARE
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Assisted in the daily care and supervision of children, ensuring their safety and well-being
- Implemented age-appropriate activities to promote physical, cognitive, and social development
- Maintained a clean and organized environment by regularly sanitizing toys, equipment, and play areas
- Collaborated with other daycare staff to create a nurturing and inclusive atmosphere for all children
- Provided individualized attention to each child's needs, including feeding, diapering, and naptime routines
- Supported lead teachers in implementing lesson plans and educational activities
- Supervised outdoor playtime to ensure a safe environment for active play while promoting gross motor skills development
Lead Teacher
BLUE BIRD
10.2024 - 09.2025
- Monitored student progress through regular assessments and provided timely feedback to students and parents/guardians
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop curriculum materials aligned with state standards and school objectives
- Facilitated collaborative projects among students to promote teamwork skills
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to enhance student learning experiences.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to address student needs and promote a supportive educational environment.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
Education
High school diploma -
Mount Vernon High School
Alexandria, VA06.2024
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA12-2028
Skills
- Teaching experience
- Proficient in bilingual communication
- Cash handling expertise
- Effective organizational skills
- Skilled in Google Docs collaboration
- Skilled in formatting and editing with Microsoft Word
- Customer engagement
- Prioritization and scheduling
- Proficient in written communication
- Proficient in verbal communication
- Hospitality support skills
- Proficient in Excel functions
- Clear verbal communication skills
- Ensuring patient confidentiality
- Skilled in digital tools
- Skilled in using Microsoft Office tools
- Efficient copying services
- Strong verbal communication
- Team management
- Cash management
- Proficient in technology
- Demonstrated empathy
- Childcare experience
- Youth engagement experience
- Proficient in conflict management
- Activity planning
- Organization skills
- Customer/Client relations
- Appointment scheduling
Accomplishments
- Targeted Development - Met with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress and to determine priorities and resource needs.
- Dynamic Teaching Techniques - Instructed students in academic subjects using variety of techniques such as phonetics, multisensory learning and repetition to reinforce learning.
Languages
Spanish - Fluent
Bilingual
Timeline
Lead Teacher
BLUE BIRD
10.2024 - 09.2025
Daycare Assistant
LITTLE STARS DAYCARE
05.2024 - 08.2024
Restaurant Host
The Executive Diner
03.2023 - 08.2023
High school diploma -
Mount Vernon High School
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Northern Virginia Community College
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