Ava Bollinger
Brackenridge
Summary
I am very passionate about helping others, organized, flexible, caring and dependable.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Director/Preschool Teacher
Bright Futures Child Care Center LLC
Springdale
08.2022 - 03.2025
- Sanitized frequently touched surfaces to prevent the spread of germs.
- Cared for 10 students between the ages of 3 and 5.
- Taught an age-appropriate curriculum.
- Developed age-appropriate lesson plans focusing on basic academic concepts (letters, numbers, colors, shapes and writing).
- Incorporated social, emotional, and physical development activities into the daily schedule.
- Used creative methods to integrate art, music, and movement into daily activities.
- Plan activities that promote cognitive and language development.
- Organize and maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming classroom.
- Assisted children with going to the bathroom.
- Prepared breakfast, lunch, and snack.
- Made weekly staff and student schedules.
- Assisted with child admissions and staff hiring.
- Promoted good behavior with positive reinforcement methods.
- Dedicated to working closely with neurodiverse children at various levels.
- Logged information regarding naps, feedings, and any medications administered.
- Collected and organized child and staff files according to DHS regulations.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations among all personnel.
- Assisted with annual DHS regulation inspections.
Hostess/To-Go Server
Eat'n Park
Tarentum
02.2021 - 04.2023
- Greeted customers warmly upon arrival, and provided a friendly and warm presence throughout the dining experience.
- Took to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed customers of accurate wait times.
- Organized, stocked, and cleaned the establishment's front lobby during shifts to maintain a welcoming appearance.
- Input orders accurately into the POS terminal, split bills, and accepted payments.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills when interacting with customers.
- Accommodated guests with children and special needs to promote comfortable dining experience.
Education
High School Diploma -
Highlands High School
Natrona Heights, PA06.2023
Some College (No Degree) - Radiological Sciences
Penn State New Kensington
New Kensington, PASkills
- Time management
- Communication
- Leadership
- Self-led
- Special needs care
- Progress reporting
- Safety and supervision
- Meal preparation
Certification
- First Aid
- Fire Safety
- CPR
- Mandated Reporter
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Trainings
- Intruder Safety
- Gun Safety
- Basic ASL
Timeline
Assistant Director/Preschool Teacher
Bright Futures Child Care Center LLC
08.2022 - 03.2025
Hostess/To-Go Server
Eat'n Park
02.2021 - 04.2023
High School Diploma -
Highlands High School
Some College (No Degree) - Radiological Sciences
Penn State New Kensington