Anna Folkestad

• Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
• Responded sensitively and competently to service customers with diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Developed strong relationships with clients through consistent communication and attentive customer service, resulting in increased overall satisfaction.
• Trained new employees on company policies and procedures, contributing to a cohesive team atmosphere and improved overall performance.
• Participated in team-building activities to foster teamwork and collaboration.
• Established positive relationships with customers and other staff members.

• Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic success.
• Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
• Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
• Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
• Collaborated with fellow teaching assistants to create a consistent and supportive learning environment for students.
• Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
• Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
• Fostered strong relationships with parents through regular communication about student progress, concerns, and achievements.
• Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational best practices and enhance teaching skills.
• Increased class participation by creating positive and inclusive classroom atmosphere.
• Participated in professional development workshops, staying current with educational best practices.
• Prepared educational materials to reinforce lesson content, aiding in better comprehension.
• Copied, organized and distributed classroom assignments or other paperwork.
• Developed materials for classroom teachers to support instruction, lab work or in-class activities.
• Monitored student behavior in classes, laboratories and on field trips for unsafe or rule-breaking concerns.

• Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
• Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
• Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
• Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
• Strengthened internal controls by reviewing existing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Facilitated cross-functional collaboration for improved decision-making processes within the organization.
• Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.
• Implemented innovative solutions to solve complex problems, resulting in increased productivity and streamlined operations.
• Optimized staff performance by designing comprehensive training programs tailored to individual needs.
• Proactively identified potential risks and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize negative impacts on projects or business operations.
• Negotiated favorable contracts with vendors for reduced costs and improved service quality.

Increased company revenue by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.

Developed and maintained positive relation ships with vendors on allergen practices for students with food allergies.

Developing healthy balanced menu weekly for staff and students, including drinks and desserts.

Shopping, preparing, serving and clean up for whole lunch service.

Monthly meetings with principal on staff and student feed back for possible improvements to the lunch program.