Maxwell Bradley
El Cerrito,CA
Summary
Dynamic educator with experience at West Contra Costa Unified School District, skilled in group learning mechanics and behavior management. Enhanced cultural awareness through diverse literature and improved student engagement by actively participating in workshops. Proven ability to mentor and serve diverse communities, fostering a positive learning environment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
West Contra Costa Unified School District
05.2025 - Current
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
Bartender
Hornblower-City Cruises-Peir 3
08.2022 - 03.2025
- Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
Bar Team Leader
San Francisco Cocktail Club
02.2023 - 02.2025
- Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.
- Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
- Improved customer service rankings by resolving issues quickly and accurately.
- Designed special drink and cocktail offerings on monthly basis as part of seasonal offerings.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
Server/Bartender
Richmond Country Club
01.2024 - 10.2024
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
- Checked guests' identification before serving alcoholic beverages.
Education
Development Studies - International Area Studies
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA05-2006
Social Science - Humanities
Mendocino College
Ukiah, CA06-2002
Skills
- Group learning mechanics
- Record keeping
- Positive role model and mentor
- Serving diverse communities
- Learning strategies
- Behavior management
- Classroom management
- Team building
Accomplishments
- Dynamic Teaching Techniques - Instructed students in academic subjects using variety of techniques such as phonetics, multisensory learning and repetition to reinforce learning.
Certification
- Red Cross CPR Adult and Pediatric Training Certificate - 2025
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Portuguese
Full Professional
Interests
- Outdoor Recreation
- Hiking
- Participate in GYM and Hot Yoga, as recreational activities to maintain physical fitness
- Tennis
- Golf
Timeline
Teacher
West Contra Costa Unified School District
05.2025 - Current
Server/Bartender
Richmond Country Club
01.2024 - 10.2024
Bar Team Leader
San Francisco Cocktail Club
02.2023 - 02.2025
Bartender
Hornblower-City Cruises-Peir 3
08.2022 - 03.2025
Development Studies - International Area Studies
University of California, Berkeley
Social Science - Humanities
Mendocino College