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Rui Guimarães

Restaurant Waiter
Guimarães

Summary

Dynamic and adaptable professional with a rich background in educational roles, notably as a Violin Teacher at Workshop Music. Excelled in fostering musical talent and bilingual abilities, leveraging strong interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills. Proven track record in enhancing student development and satisfaction through innovative teaching strategies and effective behavior management. Customer-oriented Wait Staff Member with experience in service industry. Excellent interpersonal communication skills with focus on guest satisfaction when interacting with patrons.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Violin Teacher

Workshop Music
10.2014 - 3 2018
  • Instructed students on theory and technique to develop performing, recording and composing musicians.
  • Offered sample lessons, coached school ensembles and participated in auditions to recruit violin students.
  • Implemented instructional plans and organized class to balance instruction, demonstration and working time.
  • Taught pedagogy and repertoire surveys and other supportive courses to enhance student acumen.
  • Collaborated with instructors and other specialists to promote commonalities, distinctions and connections in music education.
  • Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues.
  • Evaluated and graded students' class work, performances, projects, assignments and papers.
  • Scheduled shows and performances in accordance with school calendar.
  • Held afterschool meetings and rehearsals in preparation for shows.
  • Attended department meetings and collaborated with other fine arts teachers.

Au Pair

AuPair.com
03.2019 - 07.2022
  • Created and implemented diverse educational strategies to boost development.
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
  • Kept children's areas neat and clean.
  • Shopped for supplies, food and clothes for children and family members.
  • Developed bilingual abilities in Portuguese through immersive conversation and activities.
  • Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
  • Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction.
  • Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
  • Transported children to and from school, medical appointments and extra-curricular activities.
  • Offered top-notch care to 3 children at once, ranging in age from 1 to 5 years

Au Pair

AuPair.com
07.2018 - 09.2022
  • Created and implemented diverse educational strategies to boost development.
  • Developed bilingual abilities in English through immersive conversation and activities.
  • Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
  • Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
  • Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
  • Offered top-notch care to 1 eleven years old kid

Au Pair

AuPair.com
02.2019 - 07.2022
  • Developed bilingual abilities in English through immersive conversation and activities.
  • Created and implemented diverse educational strategies to boost development.
  • Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
  • Offered top-notch care to 2 children at once, ranging in age from 11 to 15 years

Au Pair

AupairWord
11.2019 - 12.2020
  • Created and implemented diverse educational strategies to boost development.
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
  • Kept children's areas neat and clean.
  • Shopped for supplies, food and clothes for children and family members.

Au Pair

Agent Au Pair
6 2021 - 6 2023
  • Created and implemented diverse educational strategies to boost development.
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
  • Kept children's areas neat and clean.
  • Shopped for supplies, food and clothes for children and family members.
  • Taught children to organize toys, wash hands and share by leading by example.
  • Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
  • Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
  • Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
  • Offered top-notch care to 2 children at once, ranging in age from 1 month to 5 years

Restaurant Waiter

Restaurante Pança
09.2023 - Current
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing attentive service and anticipating guest needs.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely delivery of orders, resulting in positive feedback from guests.
  • Maintained professional demeanor under pressure while managing challenging situations involving dissatisfied customers.
  • Managed multiple tables simultaneously while maintaining high levels of accuracy on order placement and delivery.
  • Developed strong rapport with regular customers, encouraging repeat visits and loyalty to the establishment.

Education

High School Diploma -

Escola Secundaria Francisco De Holanda
Guimaraes, Portugal
09.2012 - 06.2015

6 Grades of Violin - Violin And Music Theory

ABRSM
St Tirso, Portugal
09.2012 - 06.2015

Online College Course - Creating A Career Plan

Hudson County Community College
New Jersey USA
04.2001 -

Online College Course - Graphic Design For Branding

Hudson County Community College
New Jersey USA
04.2001 -

Online College Course - Podcast And Youtube Media

Hudson County Community College
New Jersey USA
04.2001 -

Online College Course - English

Hudson County Community College
Neew Jersey USA
04.2001 -

Skills

    Cultural immersion

Teamwork and Collaboration

Flexible and Adaptable

Written Communication

Problem-Solving

Interpersonal Communication

Schedule creation and maintenance

Activity Planning

Infant, toddler and preschool curricula

Behavior management techniques

Home school programs familiarity

Planning and Coordination

Training and Development

Languages

Portuguese
Excellent
English
Excellent
Spanish
Very Good
Italian
Very Good

Interests

Football

Basketball

Classical Music

Old western movies

American Football

Timeline

Restaurant Waiter

Restaurante Pança
09.2023 - Current

Au Pair

AupairWord
11.2019 - 12.2020

Au Pair

AuPair.com
03.2019 - 07.2022

Au Pair

AuPair.com
02.2019 - 07.2022

Au Pair

AuPair.com
07.2018 - 09.2022

Violin Teacher

Workshop Music
10.2014 - 3 2018

High School Diploma -

Escola Secundaria Francisco De Holanda
09.2012 - 06.2015

6 Grades of Violin - Violin And Music Theory

ABRSM
09.2012 - 06.2015

Online College Course - Creating A Career Plan

Hudson County Community College
04.2001 -

Online College Course - Graphic Design For Branding

Hudson County Community College
04.2001 -

Online College Course - Podcast And Youtube Media

Hudson County Community College
04.2001 -

Online College Course - English

Hudson County Community College
04.2001 -

Au Pair

Agent Au Pair
6 2021 - 6 2023
Rui GuimarãesRestaurant Waiter