Carrissa Peterson
Summary
As an educator with 30 years of experience working with students, parents, and colleagues, I would enjoy using my skills to work at Harvey’s Garden at the NYS Fair. I was a bartender several summers ago, but the skills will easily come back.
Overview
6
6
years of post-secondary education
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
North Syracuse Central School District
Cicero
06.1996 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse student learning needs.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance curriculum and instructional practices.
Bartender
Embassy Suites
Syracuse
07.2001 - 08.2001
- Prepared and served a variety of beverages to hotel guests.
- Prepared cocktails from bar recipes and served wine, draft and bottled beer.
- Trained new staff on bartending techniques and customer service standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the bar area.
- Managed inventory levels and ordered supplies as needed.
- Performed opening and closing duties including restocking supplies.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure smooth service during events.
- Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions.
Education
Master of Arts - Literacy
SUNY Oswego
Oswego, NY 08.1997 - 12.1999
Bachelor of Arts - Education
SUnY Oswego
Oswego, NY 08.1992 - 05.1996
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Curriculum development
- Conflict resolution
- Time management
- Team collaboration
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Bartender
Embassy Suites
07.2001 - 08.2001
Master of Arts - Literacy
SUNY Oswego
08.1997 - 12.1999
Teacher
North Syracuse Central School District
06.1996 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Education
SUnY Oswego
08.1992 - 05.1996