Christian Acevedo
Port Melbourne
Summary
Dynamic Childcare Educator and skilled Kitchen Hand with proven expertise in classroom management and cleaning sanitation from roles at City Kids Early Learning Centre and THE MOAT RESTAURANT AND BAR. Excelled in student engagement and maintaining high standards of cleanliness, demonstrating a 20% improvement in positive behavior reinforcement and hygiene compliance. Specializes in practical learning and multitasking, ensuring safety and educational growth.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare Educator
City Kids Early Learning Centre
2021.07 - Current
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Provided individualized instruction and support to meet personal needs of each child.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Taught students basic academic, behavioral, and social skills.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
Commercial Cleaner
Cirka
2022.03 - 2023.01
- Maintained clean, neat, and professional entrances.
- Kept building entryway glass clean and polished for professional presentation.
- Emptied wastebaskets to transport trash and waste to disposal area.
- Improved building cleanliness with continuous sanitizing of high-touch areas.
- Cleaned building floors by sweeping, mopping, and scrubbing floors.
- Organized and used industrial cleaning products following strict safety procedures.
- Adhered to company policies for appearance, thoroughness, and facility security.
- Handled equipment, chemicals, and materials properly and with caution.
- Used steam cleaners and vacuum cleaners to clean floors and carpets.
- Disinfected restrooms, kitchens and other common areas to remove bacteria and maintain hygiene standards.
- Used power scrubbing and waxing machines to scrub and polish floors.
Kitchen Hand
The Moat Restaurant and Bar
2019.02 - 2022.03
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Followed proper handling and sanitation procedures to comply with food safety standards and protocols.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Chopped vegetables, cut up fruit, and prepared sauces when kitchen staff was busy.
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
- Managed time to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously with ease.
- Plated and presented food following chef requirements.
- Operated kitchen equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions.
- Monitored food temperatures and quality throughout shifts.
- Followed recipes and chef instructions to prepare food correctly.
- Monitored inventory deliveries to minimize product losses and prep for service.
- Labeled and stored all food items correctly and checked expiration dates routinely.
- Maintained composure and work quality while under stress.
- Stocked and rotated food items according to expiration dates.
- Washed, peeled and cut various foods such as fruits and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
Kitchen Hand
OH! HAPPY DAY PIZZA & WINE
2020.06 - 2020.07
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Followed proper handling and sanitation procedures to comply with food safety standards and protocols.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Chopped vegetables, cut up fruit, and prepared sauces when kitchen staff was busy.
- Managed time to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously with ease.
- Plated and presented food following chef requirements.
- Operated kitchen equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions.
- Monitored food temperatures and quality throughout shifts.
- Followed recipes and chef instructions to prepare food correctly.
- Transported food items from storage areas to kitchen for prepping.
Education
Diploma - Early Childhood Education And Care
Australian Learning Group
Melbourne, VIC07.2021
University Degree - Education
Cooperative University of Colombia
Colombia06.2017
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Student Engagement
- Student needs assessment
- Documentation abilities
- Cleaning and sanitation
- CPR and Anaphylaxis training
- Positive Reinforcement
- Practical Learning
- Native Spanish speaker
Timeline
Commercial Cleaner
Cirka
2022.03 - 2023.01
Childcare Educator
City Kids Early Learning Centre
2021.07 - Current
Kitchen Hand
OH! HAPPY DAY PIZZA & WINE
2020.06 - 2020.07
Kitchen Hand
The Moat Restaurant and Bar
2019.02 - 2022.03
Diploma - Early Childhood Education And Care
Australian Learning Group
University Degree - Education
Cooperative University of Colombia
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