Anna Zahora
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills. Background in education and customer service. Seeking full time employment in education, customer service or administrative positions. Ready to help achieve company goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assembly Line Worker
Elite Staffing
02.2024 - Current
- Met daily production quotas by working effectively within a fast-paced assembly line environment.
- Stocked and replenished parts used on assembly line to maintain consistent supply and inventory.
- Followed protocols to enhance protection and maintain safe work environment.
- Demonstrated adaptability in learning new assembly processes quickly as required for evolving project specifications.
Personal Assistant
Ken Schreiber Private Contractor
11.2023 - 01.2024
- Accomplished project deadlines by assisting with task completion whenever required.
- Maintained the work area so that projects could be completed in a timely manner.
- Completed household tasks by assisting with laundry, light housekeeping and grocery shopping.
Server
Great Lakes Cafe
08.2022 - 11.2023
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
- Handled cash transactions accurately, contributing to balanced daily financial reports.
- Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
- Increased sales with upselling techniques and thorough knowledge of menu items, specials, and promotions.
- Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
- Answered inbound telephone calls from interested customers to persuasively discuss offerings.
2nd Grade Teacher
Hess Elementary
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Developed and implemented engaging hands-on activities to reinforce learning concepts and cater to diverse learning styles.
- Participated in professional development workshops and conferences to stay current on best practices in education, applying new ideas within the classroom setting.
- Promoted critical thinking skills through problem-solving activities and group projects that challenged students intellectually.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Incorporated real-world examples into lessons, making content more relevant and relatable for students.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Used Google Meet to teach and hold parent/teacher conferences.
Kindergarten Teacher
Harrison Elementary
10.2019 - 08.2021
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
- Recognized children's physical, emotional and social needs for personalized support.
- Utilized assessment data to modify instruction and target areas of weakness for individual students.
- Increased parent involvement through regular communication, parent-teacher conferences, and workshops.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
- Assisted in curriculum development to align lessons with state standards and improve overall instructional quality.
- Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
- Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement.
- Encouraged and prepared students to become independent readers through systematic, multi-sensory instruction in phonemic awareness and decoding skills.
- Monitored use of technology, enhancing student learning and technological skills.
Title I Aide
Salk Elementary
08.2015 - 10.2019
- Provided assistance during school events such as parent-teacher conferences, open houses, and field trips.
- Aided in the establishment of effective classroom routines, promoting consistency and structure for optimal student engagement.
- Participated in professional development opportunities, staying current on educational trends and best practices.
- Facilitated small group activities designed to reinforce concepts taught during whole class instruction.
- Assisted teachers in managing classrooms, ensuring a focused and productive learning environment for all students.
- Utilized various teaching methods to adapt instruction based on the diverse needs of Title 1 students.
- Assisted teachers in identifying areas needing improvement for targeted intervention efforts.
- Developed strong relationships with students, fostering a positive and supportive classroom atmosphere.
- Ensured timely communication between teachers, administrators, parents regarding student progress.
- Contributed to the preparation of instructional materials, including creating visual aids and organizing resources for use during lessons.
- Enhanced student comprehension by providing one-on-one support and implementing individualized learning plans.
- Monitored student progress through regular assessments and provided constructive feedback to improve performance.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Graded and provided feedback on assignments.
- Monitored students in computer lab to enforce proper use of resources.
Respite Caregiver
Help At Home
08.2015 - 08.2016
- Facilitated open communication between clients, families, and healthcare teams to ensure seamless coordination of care services.
- Enhanced client well-being by providing compassionate and attentive respite care, allowing family members to take necessary breaks.
- Upheld strict standards of confidentiality regarding sensitive client information while maintaining open lines of communication among care team members.
- Completed ongoing caregiver training programs to stay current on best practices in respite care provision.
- Assisted clients with mobility challenges through careful transfers and ambulation support, promoting safety and comfort.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.
- Collected patient specimens, vital signs, input and output and other delegated measurements.
- Used stretchers and wheelchairs to transport patients to treatment units.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
Daycare Teacher's Assistant
Good Shepherd Daycare
05.2013 - 06.2015
- Set up playroom and childcare areas for safety and cleanliness.
- Established safe play environment for children.
- Encouraged child involvement in classroom experiences and group interaction.
- Complied with strict safety and organizational regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Built constructive and open relationships with families with forthright yet friendly communication.
Cashier
Strack & Van Til
02.2008 - 07.2009
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
Sandwich Artist
Subway
11.2004 - 01.2008
- Greeted guests, promoted specials, and took orders.
- Operated the cash register with accuracy, ensuring proper handling of transactions.
- Kept workplace clean and organized in line with restaurant policies.
- Increased speed of service through effective multitasking and time management skills.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a smooth workflow during busy hours.
- Trained new employees on company policies and procedures, contributing to overall team performance and growth.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally, maintaining positive relationships and promoting repeat business.
- Restocked and rotated stock in display case to mitigate stock loss.
- Met sales targets by encouraging customers to buy extra food items such as drinks, desserts, and sides.
Education
No Degree - Insurance Producer
ExamFx
06.2022
No Degree - Nutrition
NASM
05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Purdue University
West Lafayette, Indiana12.2012
Skills
- Strong Work Ethic
- Customer Service-Oriented
- Problem-solving skills
- Curriculum Development
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Proficient in Office Suite
- Payment Processing
- Conflict Resolution
- Remote Work Experience
- Inbound and outbound calls
- Classroom Management
- Parent Interaction
Certification
Licensed Insurance Producer in Indiana, 07/2022
Job Experiences
- Elite Staffing, Hammond, IN, 02/2024, Present, Assembly Line Worker, Pack Product to be shipped out
- Ken Schreiber Private Contractor, Gary, IN, 11/2023, 01/2024, Personal Assistant, Paint and clean the warehouse, Run errands
- Great Lakes Cafe, Gary, IN, 08/2022, 11/2023, Server, Sell meals to customers, Communicate with customers to provide customer service & build relationships with customers, Communicate & collaborate with coworkers
- Hess Elementary, Hammond, IN, 08/2021, 04/2022, 2nd Grade Teacher, Teach, communicate & build relationships with students, parents & coworkers, Collaborate with coworkers, Use Microsoft Access, Use Zoom & Google Meet, Katie Pieta, 219-989-7355
- Harrison Elementary, East Chicago, IN, 10/2019, 08/2021, Kindergarten Teacher, Teach, communicate & build relationships with students, parents & coworkers, Collaborate with coworkers, Use Microsoft Access, Use Zoom & Google Meet, Linda Padilla, 219-391-4192
- Strack & Van Til, Crown Point, IN, 06/2016, 08/2019, Cashier, Assisted customers with sales, Provided customer service, Randy Standish, 219-661-4144
- Salk Elementary, Merrillville, IN, 08/2015, 10/2019, Title I Aide, Lead small groups in reading & math, Communicated with teachers & parents, Collaborated with teachers, Sandy Falls, 219-650-5304
- Help At Home, Schererville, IN, 08/2015, 08/2016, Respite Caregiver, Support individuals with special needs, Communicate with clientele & management, Build relationships with families, Sharonda, 219-322-2730
- Subway, Crown Point, IN, 11/2004, 01/2008, Sale of sandwiches & beverages, Provide customer service, Communicate with customers & coworkers, Lori Pawlus, 219-662-9959
Fitness and nutrition
Enthusiastic about fitness and nutrition and assisting others in achieving a healthier lifestyle.
Timeline
Assembly Line Worker
Elite Staffing
02.2024 - Current
Personal Assistant
Ken Schreiber Private Contractor
11.2023 - 01.2024
Server
Great Lakes Cafe
08.2022 - 11.2023
2nd Grade Teacher
Hess Elementary
08.2021 - 04.2022
Kindergarten Teacher
Harrison Elementary
10.2019 - 08.2021
Title I Aide
Salk Elementary
08.2015 - 10.2019
Respite Caregiver
Help At Home
08.2015 - 08.2016
Daycare Teacher's Assistant
Good Shepherd Daycare
05.2013 - 06.2015
Cashier
Strack & Van Til
02.2008 - 07.2009
Sandwich Artist
Subway
11.2004 - 01.2008
No Degree - Insurance Producer
ExamFx
No Degree - Nutrition
NASM
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Purdue University