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Brandy Raganit

Brandy Raganit

NORFOLK,VA

Summary

Dynamic preschool teacher with a proven track record at Gateway Christian Academy, excelling in classroom management and creative lesson planning. Fostered strong relationships with parents, enhancing communication and student development. Implemented play-based learning approaches, significantly improving student engagement and emotional support, while mentoring new teachers to elevate educational standards. I would like to take the skills I have acquired the last 19 years at GCA and use them to impact my community.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Preschool Teacher

Gateway Christian Academy
09.2021 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
  • Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
  • Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
  • Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
  • Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Evaluated student performance regularly through observation, assessment tools, and parent-teacher conferences to ensure academic growth was being achieved consistently across all areas of development.
  • Served as a mentor for new teachers, offering guidance on lesson planning, classroom management techniques, and parent communication strategies.
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Implemented behavior management strategies effectively reducing disruptions during instructional time while promoting a positive learning atmosphere.
  • Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
  • Assisted and supervised 10 children through entire school day.
  • Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
  • Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
  • Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
  • Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
  • Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
  • Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
  • Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
  • Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
  • Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
  • Collaborated effectively with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units and share best practices for classroom management.
  • Assisted in the development of school-wide curriculum standards, contributing expertise in early childhood education principles.
  • Motivated teaching staff to continually improve strategies and maximize student learning.
  • Managed diverse classrooms by adapting teaching methods to accommodate various learning abilities and styles.
  • Developed strong rapport with each child individually, ensuring their emotional well-being within the preschool setting while fostering an inclusive community.
  • Maintained accurate records of student performance data, using assessment results to inform future instruction and guide goal-setting conversations with parents.
  • Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents.
  • Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
  • Completed documentation on individual children and teachers for recordkeeping.
  • Planned and prepared activities for students.
  • Built strong relationships with parents, providing regular updates on student progress and addressing concerns promptly.

Assistant Kitchen Staff Member

Gateway Chrisitan Acadmeny
08.2010 - 08.2021
  • Aided in the development of daily specials using seasonal ingredients, optimizing freshness while minimizing food costs.
  • Streamlined meal preparation by prepping ingredients ahead of time, enabling chefs to focus on cooking and plating dishes efficiently.
  • Reduced food waste by properly storing perishable items and ensuring proper rotation of stock.
  • Trained new kitchen staff members on proper techniques, safety procedures, and equipment usage, fostering a strong team environment.
  • Assisted in inventory management, helping to control costs and maintain adequate supplies for daily operations.
  • Maintained optimal levels of hygiene within the kitchen area through thorough cleaning routines and adherence to safety protocols.
  • Facilitated smooth banquet services by preparing large quantities of menu items according to specific timelines and guest counts.
  • Enhanced teamwork among kitchen staff through effective communication and collaboration during busy service periods.
  • Provided support during catering events, executing buffet setup and breakdown while adhering to client specifications.
  • Safeguarded against cross-contamination by diligently cleaning cutting boards, utensils, and work surfaces between tasks.
  • Ensured consistent food quality by following standardized recipes and closely monitoring preparation methods.
  • Promoted a positive work environment by fostering team collaboration, contributing ideas, and taking the initiative in completing tasks.
  • Improved kitchen efficiency by assisting with food preparation and maintaining a clean workspace.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
  • Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
  • Followed proper handling and sanitation procedures to comply with food safety standards and protocols.
  • Chopped vegetables, cut up fruit, and prepared sauces when kitchen staff was busy.
  • Managed time to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously with ease.
  • Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
  • Labeled and stored all food items correctly and checked expiration dates routinely.
  • Operated kitchen equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions.
  • Stocked and rotated food items according to expiration dates.
  • Maintained composure and work quality while under stress.
  • Maintained high personal grooming standards and uniform presentation.
  • Trained new staff on food preparation and safety procedures.

Pastoral Secretary

Gateway Church
2008 - 08.2010
  • Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining confidentiality when managing personnel files or financial data.
  • Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers.
  • Maintained daily report documents, memos and invoices.
  • Scheduled appointments and conducted follow-up calls to clients.
  • Prepared professional correspondence, including memos, letters, and emails, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
  • Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
  • Managed executive calendars, scheduling appointments and meetings to optimize time management.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by promptly addressing inquiries and resolving issues professionally.
  • Assisted in event planning and execution for company functions such as conferences, workshops, or social gatherings.
  • Coordinated travel arrangements for senior staff, ensuring smooth business trips with minimal disruptions.
  • Managed incoming and outgoing correspondence, maintaining confidentiality and timeliness.
  • Managed sensitive and confidential information with discretion, upholding integrity of executive communications.
  • Maintained executive appointment schedules by planning and scheduling meetings, conferences, and teleconferences.
  • Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
  • Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
  • Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
  • Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
  • Established administrative work procedures to track staff's daily tasks.
  • Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
  • Opened and properly distributed incoming mail to promote quicker response to client inquiries.
  • Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
  • Oversaw inventory of office supplies, ensuring availability and cost-efficiency.
  • Organized travel arrangements for executive team, ensuring smooth logistics for multiple international trips.
  • Promoted a positive image of the organization through clear communication both internally with colleagues and externally with clients.

Assistant Kitchen Staff Member

Gateway Chrisitan Academy
08.2006 - 08.2008
  • Maintained high standards of cleanliness and sanitation, contributing to an excellent health inspection record.
  • Supported head chef in creating innovative dishes and seasonal menus, resulting in increased customer satisfaction.
  • Supported overall kitchen operations by troubleshooting equipment issues, maintaining cleanliness standards, and assisting with other duties as needed.
  • Transported food items from storage areas to kitchen for prepping.
  • Followed recipes and chef instructions to prepare food correctly.
  • Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
  • Washed, peeled and cut various foods such as fruits and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
  • Followed food safety practices and sanitation guidelines.
  • Lifted and carried heavy materials.
  • Reduced kitchen accidents by maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization.
  • Monitored food temperature, discarding items not stored correctly.
  • Facilitated smooth banquet services by preparing large quantities of menu items according to specific timelines and guest counts.
  • Maintained optimal levels of hygiene within the kitchen area through thorough cleaning routines and adherence to safety protocols.
  • Assisted in inventory management, helping to control costs and maintain adequate supplies for daily operations.
  • Enhanced teamwork among kitchen staff through effective communication and collaboration during busy service periods.
  • Provided support during catering events, executing buffet setup and breakdown while adhering to client specifications.
  • Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
  • Followed proper handling and sanitation procedures to comply with food safety standards and protocols.
  • Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
  • Labeled and stored all food items correctly and checked expiration dates routinely.
  • Maintained high personal grooming standards and uniform presentation.
  • Trained new staff on food preparation and safety procedures.
  • Maintained composure and work quality while under stress.

Education

Kempsville High School
Virginia Beach, VA

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Child development
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Lesson planning
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Curriculum planning
  • Schedule creation and maintenance
  • Calm and patient
  • Organizational and planning skills
  • Relationship building
  • Emotional support and development
  • Empathy and compassion
  • Strong work ethic and dependable
  • Problem-solving
  • Communication and interpersonal skills
  • Caring and empathetic demeanor

Timeline

Preschool Teacher

Gateway Christian Academy
09.2021 - Current

Assistant Kitchen Staff Member

Gateway Chrisitan Acadmeny
08.2010 - 08.2021

Assistant Kitchen Staff Member

Gateway Chrisitan Academy
08.2006 - 08.2008

Pastoral Secretary

Gateway Church
2008 - 08.2010

Kempsville High School

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