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Celeste Drayton

Jenison,MI

Summary

Goal-oriented Para offers support to students of different learning levels and backgrounds. Always ready to step in and positively impact student learning or teacher wellbeing with timely support. Reliable in maintaining orderly spaces and preparing daily materials.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

K/1 Literacy Para

Bursley Elementary School
08.2022 - Current

I work with students one-on-one and in small groups to reinforce learning. I support the teacher during or after teaching.. I also pull small groups to support students who have been identified needing extra help in math and reading.

  • Ability to follow lesson plans with individual or small groups.
  • Ability to provide behavior support calmly and effectively.
  • Ability to problem solve and adapt quickly in a changing environment.
  • Lead reading, writing, and math groups.
  • Ability to manage multiple transitions of students and materials between classrooms on a daily basis.
  • Assist in implementing/monitoring behavior plans.
  • Assist in any other miscellaneous functions as required by the building administrator.

Food Service Team Lead

Jenison Junior High School
05.2019 - 05.2022

    To make certain that nutritious food is attractively served to the students at Jenison Junior High School in accordance with the rules established by the U.S.D.A. for the national school lunch program and the Michigan Department of Education regulations.

    • Lead and support the kitchen staff, ensuring effective team collaboration and task completion in a timely, safe, and organized manner.
    • Prepare, cook, and serve lunch items according to menu plans and production schedules.
    • Responsible for cashing out all kitchen cash registers daily and entering bank deposit records into district financial software.
    • Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local food safety and nutrition regulations. Maintain accurate production records, temperature logs, and other required documentation.
    • Complete and review required reports and paperwork, including production sheets, inventory logs, and sanitation checklists
    • Understand and determine qualified meals and qualified components of meals.

GENERAL MANAGER

CEC Entertainment, Inc. (Chuck E Cheese's)
01.2003 - 01.2015
    • Company Overview: Chuck E Cheese's has been a cornerstone restaurant and entertainment centre for American families since 1977. The establishment serves appetizers, pizza, an all you can eat salad bar, sandwiches, desserts, complemented by arcade games, amusement rides, and animatronics displays as a focus of entertainment for the whole family.
    • Responsible for managing a team to deliver excellent results and achieve the highest operational standards across all areas of business. Also, in charge of overseeing the organization's operations in accordance with the company's brand, product and service standards.
    • Averaged $1.8 million in annual sales from 2003-2015.
    • Supervised 3-7 managers and 30+ employees daily.
    • Trained new hire managers from various districts in local regions.
    • Attended food / restaurant trade shows.
    • Maintained a safe and healthy store.
    • Prepared staff's weekly schedules.
    • Performed HR functions for new employees which encompassed recruiting, interviewing, selection, performance reviews, retention and exit interviews.

BARTENDER

Hampton Inn
01.2002 - 01.2003

CATERING MANAGER

Dutch Village
01.2000 - 01.2002
  • Promoted and coordinated local catering events.
  • Hired and trained staff on catering operations and client service.
  • Managed The Hungry Dutchman Café during peak seasons.
  • Performed bookkeeping and supervised park maintenance in off seasons.

Education

High School Diploma -

West Ottawa High School
Holland, MI
06.1993

Skills

  • Communication
  • Time Management
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving

Certification

CPI

ServSafe

TIPS

Timeline

K/1 Literacy Para

Bursley Elementary School
08.2022 - Current

Food Service Team Lead

Jenison Junior High School
05.2019 - 05.2022

GENERAL MANAGER

CEC Entertainment, Inc. (Chuck E Cheese's)
01.2003 - 01.2015

BARTENDER

Hampton Inn
01.2002 - 01.2003

CATERING MANAGER

Dutch Village
01.2000 - 01.2002

High School Diploma -

West Ottawa High School