ALIJAH GUZMAN
Downey
Summary
Dedicated professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to enhance the organizational brand. Proactive and caring worker with 10 years of experience combined with communication strengths and good observational skills. Skillfully handles day-to-day activities while looking for opportunities to make a difference.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Daycare Manager
Lissy's Family Daycare
01.2024 - Current
- Built strong relationships with parents through open communication channels, resulting in increased trust and confidence in the daycare''s services.
- Streamlined enrollment processes for increased efficiency and improved parent experience.
- Monitored staff-to-child ratios per licensing standards confirming adherence to mandated guidelines at all times ensuring a safe environment for children in attendance.
- Supervised childcare workers and oversaw facility to meet state requirements for education and training.
- Collaborated with staff to design engaging daily activities that fostered social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth in children.
- Ensured compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations regarding childcare operations and licensing requirements.
- Developed comprehensive curriculum plans to promote healthy child development and learning.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Provided a safe and nurturing environment for children, regularly monitoring indoor and outdoor spaces for potential hazards.
- Oversaw daily transitions between various activities such as snack time, outdoor playtime, naptime ensuring smooth operation of daily schedule.
- Guided students through daily routines, instilling a sense of responsibility and independence within each child.
- Promoted language acquisition in young learners with engaging storytelling, songs, and word games.
- Fostered critical thinking skills in daycare students through age-appropriate problem-solving exercises during circle time activities.
Cafeteria Manager
Aspire Public Schools
10.2015 - 01.2024
- Manage two separate school lunch programs
- Manage staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
- Complete data entry tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
- Produce monthly reports with advanced Excel spreadsheet functions.
- Complete production logs and input orders in meal system promptly
- Increased kitchen efficiency by 85% by streamlining processes, reducing waste, and mentoring team members on proper procedures
- Prepare and serve food and beverage items according to approved recipes, meeting mandated nutritional and health requirements and projected meal requirements and requests of students and school personnel
- Collect payments for food items from parents and staff (e.g., cash, meal tickets, etc.), securing funds to reimburse costs
- Respond to inquiries from students, staff, and parents providing information or direction regarding the type and cost of meals
- Clean tables and chairs after every lunch period; utensils, equipment, storage, food preparation, and serving areas; sweep daily and spot mops if any spills
- Maintain sanitary conditions
Instructional Aide
Aspire Public Schools
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small-group assistance
- Recorded grades for coursework and tests in online reporting system
- Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline
- Assisted and mentored students in groups of up to 6 by reviewing lesson teachings and encouraging new skills.
Cafeteria Assistant
Aspire Public Schools
09.2014 - 10.2015
- Arrange set up for food items, supplies, serving lines, and equipment, ensuring that items are provided following cafeteria requirements
- Prepare and serve food and beverage items according to approved recipes, meeting mandated nutritional and health requirements and projected meal requirements and requests of students and school personnel
- Clean tables and chairs after every lunch period; utensils, equipment, storage, food preparation, and serving areas; sweep daily and spot mops if any spills; maintain sanitary conditions
- Perform other duties as assigned by Cafeteria Manager.
Teachers Assistant
Children’s Bureau
02.2013 - 09.2014
- Plan and implement programs that meet physical, emotional, educational, and social needs of children
- Provide children with equipment and activities
- Supervise and maintain attendance records
- Communicate with parents regarding progress and/or problems
- Model and encourage students to utilize appropriate health, safety, and nutrition practices
Education
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Cerritos Community College
Norwalk, CAHigh School Diploma -
Sacred Heart of Jesus
Los Angeles, CA05.2011
Skills
- Database Interface and Query Software
- Problem-Solving
- Team Leadership
- Reliable and Responsible
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Health and Safety Regulations
- Parent Communication
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Staff Monitoring
- Time Management
- Organizational abilities
Timeline
Daycare Manager
Lissy's Family Daycare
01.2024 - Current
Instructional Aide
Aspire Public Schools
08.2020 - 06.2021
Cafeteria Manager
Aspire Public Schools
10.2015 - 01.2024
Cafeteria Assistant
Aspire Public Schools
09.2014 - 10.2015
Teachers Assistant
Children’s Bureau
02.2013 - 09.2014
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Cerritos Community College
High School Diploma -
Sacred Heart of Jesus
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