Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Cook
Jasper Grade School
Farfield, IL
08.2022 - Current
Cleaned work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, and silverware.
Prepared and cooked meals according to recipes, standards, and dietary guidelines.
Maintained sanitation in the kitchen by adhering to health regulations.
Assisted with food preparation tasks such as chopping vegetables and grinding meats.
Monitored temperatures of ovens and other cooking equipment during meal preparation.
Labeled containers properly with contents and date information.
Managed ordering process for food supplies from vendors.
Transported prepared foods from kitchen to serving area using appropriate transport containers and utensils.
Washed preparation utensils, tools and machinery by hand or industrial dishwasher.
Received and stored food and supplies.
Home Tutor/School Tutor
Jasper Grade School
Fairfield, IL
01.2023 - 05.2023
Adapted teaching methods based on individual student needs, interests, abilities, and learning styles.
Provided one-on-one instruction and tutoring in a variety of academic subjects.
Engaged students and made lessons entertaining to hold interest and encourage learning.
Encouraged positive behavior through rewards and constructive feedback.
Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to encourage and motivate students.
Supported homebound students with complete instructional assistance.
Coached students through challenging material with positive reinforcement and encouragement.
Maintained accurate records of attendance, grades, assignments, test scores.
Collaborated with teachers to determine student needs, develop tutoring plans and assess student progress.
Helped students review and understand previous lessons to make connection with new lesson.
Assessed student progress at each session, making recommendations that increased effectiveness of tutoring and lessons.
Guided students, teaching methods for working assignments and determining correct solutions.
Paraprofessional
Jasper Grade School
Fairfield, IL
08.2021 - 05.2022
Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
Assisted with implementation of student's individualized IEP at discretion and direction of teachers and administrators.
Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
Ensured that all safety regulations were followed in the classroom environment.
First Assistant Manager
Maurices
Fairfield, IL
07.2009 - 12.2014
Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining excellent customer service standards.
Kept store inspection ready with consistent oversight of daily team activities and workflows.
Assisted customers with product selection decisions based on their individual needs.
Coordinated efficient sales floor changes to incorporate new merchandise, markdown products and run special sales.
Managed employee scheduling ensuring adequate staffing levels during peak business hours.
Developed and implemented strategies for increasing sales revenue.
Served as a role model for other employees by demonstrating exceptional work ethic and dedication.
Oversaw cash register operations including opening and closing registers, balancing drawers and resolving discrepancies.
Organized schedules, workflows and shift coverage to meet expected business demands.
Waitress
BPOE ELKS
Fairfield, Illinois
05.2008 - 07.2010
Provided excellent customer service to ensure repeat customers.
Cleaned dining room chairs, tables, floors and other surfaces regularly.
Took orders for food and drinks and delivered them to guests.
Performed cashier duties such as taking payments, counting change, and issuing receipts.
Assisted other wait staff members in times of heavy customer traffic.
Answered phone calls for reservations or takeout orders in a professional manner.
Cleared away dirty dishes from tables after each course was finished.
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