Dina Taylor
Chula Vista
Summary
Dedicated Assistant Teacher with excellent communication and coordination skills demonstrated through previous classroom experience. Compassionate, professional and committed to student learning and overall wellbeing. Quick to jump in and help teacher with student or administrative needs.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant teacher
Kindercare
11.2021 - Current
- Child care
- Foodservice
- Toileting
- Parental interaction
- Cleaning environment
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets, and attendance logs.
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes.
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support focused on student progress.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
Customer Service & Cake Designer
Nestle Toll House
01.2020 - 02.2022
- Customer service
- Inventory
- Stocking
- Cleaning
- Food prep
- Complied with health and safety codes to protect staff and customers.
- Frosted and iced cakes, cupcakes, cookies, doughnuts, sweet rolls, and coffee cakes.
- Maintained accurate inventory of baking supplies and ingredients.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
In Home Care Aid
Amada Senior Care
12.2020 - 07.2021
- Improved patients' comfort with massage and application of topical treatments.
- Supported families through difficult times by offering emotional support and education on important care tasks.
- Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
- Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
- Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
- Assisted with end-of-life care.
- Constructed cognitively stimulating activities.
- Administered medications in accordance with doctor's instructions.
- Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.
- Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
- Developed and implemented care plans for clients.
Service Champion
Taco Bell
01.2019 - 02.2021
- Order taker
- Cleaning
- Customer service
- Cook
- Kept accurate register and dropped excess cash into safe at regular intervals.
- Input food and drink orders into system, documented special requests and processed payments.
- Greeted customers, answered questions and took orders.
- Maintained counter areas in neat and clean fashion.
- Kept kitchen, counter and dining areas cleaned and sanitized.
- Checked on dining areas frequently to clean up spills, wipe down tables and restock stations.
- Loaded food, dishes and utensils on carts and trays to transport from designated food preparation areas to designated tables.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Child and Family Development & Sociology Major
San Diego State
12-2025
Associate of Arts - Child Development Major
Southwestern College
San Diego, CA05.2022
High School Diploma -
Eastlake High
San Diego, CA05.2020
Skills
- CPR
- AED
- Sony Vegas Pro
- POS System
- Label making
- System updating
- Literacy development
- Oral communication
- Special education support
- Behavior management
- Cultural sensitivity
- Medical terminology
- Disability support
Languages
Arabic
Professional Working
Spanish
Limited Working
Portuguese
Elementary
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Assistant teacher
Kindercare
11.2021 - Current
In Home Care Aid
Amada Senior Care
12.2020 - 07.2021
Customer Service & Cake Designer
Nestle Toll House
01.2020 - 02.2022
Service Champion
Taco Bell
01.2019 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Child and Family Development & Sociology Major
San Diego State
Associate of Arts - Child Development Major
Southwestern College
High School Diploma -
Eastlake High
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