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SAHIRA G SANCHEZ VALTIERRA

Homer Glen,IL

Summary

Experienced and hardworking former cook with a strong passion for the culinary arts. Consistently maintained a clean and organized station at the restaurants I have worked at, even during busy periods. Committed to exceptional customer service, ensuring guest satisfaction. I take pride in exceeding expectations. Also I have over 5 years of experience teaching and caring for children at different DayCares/ learning centers. Seeking a positive environment to showcase skills and continue growth in the restaurant industry as well in Daycare. I am very well versed in adapting to different environments and have never shyed away from a challenging role. When I do something, no matter what it is, I give it 100% and aim to be the very best at what I do.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher/Assistant Director

Jeran Day School
08.2022 - Current
  • Teacher of a toddler classroom (11 students total)
  • Greet parents and children with a smile on my face at drop off and pick up.
  • Would do activities based on the Lesson Plan such as: art, math, small motor, large motor, and letter recognition.
  • Filled out accident reports, sick forms, medication forms for the children.
  • Made sure to develop a strong relationship with the children.
  • Make sure at the end of the day to sanitize all the toys.
  • Serve breakfast, lunch and snack to the children.
  • Get the children ready to go out for walks when the weather is nice and apply sunscreen on them.
  • Have the children play in different areas such as: transportation, kitchen, make believe, blocks and animals.
  • Fill out observation sheets for each child, have phone conference with the parents to let them know where their child is at regarding their milestones.
  • Have meet and greets with new parents, show the classroom and how the classroom is run daily.
  • Take pictures of the children doing their activities for each day and post it on Brightwheel for the parents to know what their child was doing.
  • Communicate with the parents through Brightwheel.

DIRECTOR:

  • Worked on doing monthly schedules for staff.
  • Have a strong healthy relationship with the parents, staff and children.
  • Did tours of the center to new interested parents.
  • Answer phone calls and give information about enrollment and tuition.
  • Be part of the meet and greets to answer questions the teachers don't have an answer to.
  • Get with the other Director at the other location when I am having an issue to help me resolve the problem, if I am not able to do it myself.
  • Make sure the lunch company brought all the food for the children and would contact the company if they missed anything, to have them bring it before its lunch time.
  • Print and hand enrollment forms to new incoming parents.
  • Work on children and staff folders.
  • When a teacher calls off and there isn't any extra teachers, I step in to be the teacher for the day which would be infants or preschool.
  • Train new staff hired by the owner.
  • Conducted once a month fire drill for staff and children.
  • Evaluated teachers performance through classroom observations and provide feedback for improvement.
  • Have all the paperwork up to date especially when it's time for inspections from the fire department, DCFS, pest control and health inspector.

Cook

Panera Bread
08.2019 - 06.2022
  • I would clean and set up my line before starting to make salads or sandwiches.
  • I would serve the food and would package it for delivery or pick up.
  • When food is being serve I make sure my food looks great before sending it out.
  • I clean and sanitize my line before leaving.
  • Make sure the garbage is taken out.
  • I prep sandwiches, salads and soups.
  • I answer questions the costumer have about sandwiches or salads.
  • I help my coworkers when I see they are struggling.
  • Be on time and be presentable with the Panera Bread Dress code.
  • Always positive and having a smile on my face.
  • Respectful to everyone and goes by the rules.

Teacher Assistant Volunteer

KIDDIE KORRAL ACADEMY
08.2017 - 04.2019
  • GREET PARENTS AND CHILDREN WITH A SMILE ON MY FACE
  • WAIT TO RESIVE BREAKFAST TO PASS IT OUT TO THE KIDS
  • WOULD DO CIRCE TIME : ALPHABET, NUMBERS, SHAPES, COLORS, MONTHS, DAYS OF THE WEEK, AND ANIMAL NOISES
  • FILL OUT WEEK BY WEEK ACTIVITY LOG
  • FILL OUT BEHAVIOR AND ACCIDENT REPORTS
  • SPEAK TO THE PARENTS CHILD AND LETTING THEM KNOW HOW THEIR CHILD IS DOING IN SCHOOL
  • GIVE TOURS TO NEW PARENTS TRYIG TO ENROLL IN THE CENTER
  • CLEAN AND SANITIZE TOYS, TABLES, AND FLOORS
  • TAKE THE KIDS FOR A WALK AROUND THE BLOCK AND TAKE THEM OUT TO THE PLAYGROUND
  • CLEAN AND TAKE GARBAGE OUT BEFORE CLOCKING OUT

Cook

BIG AND LITTLES
08.2015 - 03.2017
  • I would clean and sanitize tables and floors in the dinning room
  • Would start with prepping the vegetables and the meat before opening the restaurant
  • Clean the grill to start cooking the meat
  • Starts to make the food in order, and making them in a nice clean fashion way
  • Greets customers with respect and with a positive attitude
  • Answers phones and takes orders, repeats order back to them to make sure its correct
  • Have a positive attitude all the time, in and out of work
  • Helps other coworkers when they need help
  • Train people to see if they qualify for the job
  • (Ex: Train people on the fryer, grill, and the line.)
  • Keep the station I am in clean
  • Can multitask while being able to do the line and fryer.

Waitress

PIZZA HUT
04.2015 - 07.2015
  • Pizza Hut - 1601 N Western Ave Chicago IL (1601 N Western Ave)
  • Takes fast orders and serves the food in order and fast
  • Cleans and sanitize tables, floors, windows, beverage station, and restrooms
  • Greets customers with respect and with a smile and takes their orders
  • Cash register counts money to get the correct amount
  • Takes phone orders and repeats order to know it is correct
  • Be on time and have a good appearance at all times in compliance with the Pizza Hut Dress Code
  • Have a positive attitude all the time in and off work hours

Education

High School Diploma -

Golder College Prep
Chicago, IL
06-2014

Skills

  • Self-motivated
  • Extremely organized
  • Training new staff both in Daycare or Restaurant
  • Have a great communication with staff, parents and children
  • Healthy relationship building
  • Cleaning and sanitation in either daycare centers or restaurant
  • Having patience and empathy for children
  • Problem solver and decision maker

Accomplishments

  • Improved online restaurant reviews by successfully handling customer complaints, implementing monthly staff training and refining lunch and dinner menus
  • Improvement towards hiring new staff and training them anywhere on the kitchen
  • Accomplished how fast the the orders are made
  • One of the best staff member there is in the restaurant
  • Makes best choices that benefit the child
  • Teaches the child to be kind and caring to others
  • Grows a bond with the child
  • Became Director in charge after 2 months of having my CDA.

References

PIZZA HUT: 1601 N WESTERN AVE

  • Alexander Rosario: Co-worker; 773-936-2975


BIG AND LITTLES: 1310 N Milwaukee Ave

  • Victor Martinez: Cook Manager; 872-301-9371


Kiddie Korral Academy

  • Kallena Colon: Assistant Director; 773-564-0594


Panera Bread:

  • Issac Shamoon: Manager; 773-386-1710


Jeran Day School: 5612 N Milwaukee Ave

  • Marissa Gutierrez: 773-940-5168
  • Erendira Rosario: 312-774-1579
  • Sherlene Solomon: 708-573-5639

Certification


  • Child Development Associate (CDA) - Council for Professional Recognition
  • Food handler Certificate of Completion
  • BLS CPR (Adult/Child/Infant)
  • Mandated Reporter
  • Gateways to opportunity certificates

Languages

English
Spanish

Timeline

Teacher/Assistant Director

Jeran Day School
08.2022 - Current

Cook

Panera Bread
08.2019 - 06.2022

Teacher Assistant Volunteer

KIDDIE KORRAL ACADEMY
08.2017 - 04.2019

Cook

BIG AND LITTLES
08.2015 - 03.2017

Waitress

PIZZA HUT
04.2015 - 07.2015

High School Diploma -

Golder College Prep
SAHIRA G SANCHEZ VALTIERRA