Athena Yaren Kocak
Victoria,BC
Summary
Nurturing Preschool Teacher's Aide possessing first-rate communication, organizational and time management abilities. In-depth knowledge of early childhood education and development and age-appropriate instructional practices. Warm and caring individual with 2 years of experience supervising 20 children and families simultaneously.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Centre Coordinator
Burnside Gorge Community Centre
2024.04 - Current
- Developed an annual strategic community plan incorporating feedback from parents, children, and community partners to enhance program effectiveness and engagement.
- Provided staff supervision, leadership, and mentoring, emphasizing family engagement, diversity, compassion, and openness.
- Coordinated staffing and volunteer schedules, including relief coverage for holidays and sick leave, to ensure smooth operations.
- Established and managed program registration processes, tracked attendance, and generated reports to monitor participation and program success.
- Facilitated group activities and leveraged knowledge of community resources to plan, implement, and evaluate family and community events and initiatives.
- Focused on fostering parent-child attachment through physical literacy activities, arts and crafts, and socialization opportunities such as Parent and Child Drop-ins
Assistant Store Manager
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
2022.01 - 2023.12
- Resolved customer satisfaction issues with food service to maintain establishment loyalty.
- Controlled labor costs with good planning, scheduling and delegating abilities.
- Addressed and resolved customer service issues to establish trust and increase satisfaction.
- Trained new hires in food handling and safety protocols to boost knowledge and performance.
Server
Dennys Restaurant
2021.07 - 2021.12
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
Export Specialist
Sultantur Logistics
2020.04 - 2021.05
- Tracked orders and notified customers of status or potential delays.
- Generated documentation and information required for customer shipments.
- Prepared and documented shipment activities and cargo movements to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
Early Childhood Educator Assistant
Acelya Anaokulu
2019.09 - 2020.02
- Enhanced children''s learning experiences by incorporating engaging play activities and age-appropriate educational materials.
- Assisted lead teacher in developing and implementing comprehensive lesson plans, resulting in improved overall classroom performance.
- Supported early language development through storytelling, reading books, and engaging children in interactive conversations.
- Collaborated with a team of educators to develop an inclusive curriculum that met the diverse needs of all students.
Education
Early Childhood Care And Education - Early Childhood Education
Pacific Rim
03.2024
BBA - Sales And Marketing
ILAC International Collage
03.2023
BBA - International Trade And Transportation Logistics Management
Cag University
07.2019
Skills
- Child Development Expertise
- First Aid -CPR
- Special Needs Support
- Classroom Organization
- Age-Appropriate Activities
- Ethical conduct
- Multicultural awareness
- Literacy promotion
- Curriculum planning
- Behavior management
- Community Resources
- Mental Health Support
Timeline
Family Centre Coordinator
Burnside Gorge Community Centre
2024.04 - Current
Assistant Store Manager
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
2022.01 - 2023.12
Server
Dennys Restaurant
2021.07 - 2021.12
Export Specialist
Sultantur Logistics
2020.04 - 2021.05
Early Childhood Educator Assistant
Acelya Anaokulu
2019.09 - 2020.02
Early Childhood Care And Education - Early Childhood Education
Pacific Rim
BBA - Sales And Marketing
ILAC International Collage
BBA - International Trade And Transportation Logistics Management
Cag University
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