CHARLENE GUIDRY
Richmond,VA
Summary
Proactive and caring worker with 8 years of experience combined with communication strengths and good observational skills. Skillfully handles day-to-day activities while looking for opportunities to make a difference.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
Scholars Academy CDC
Henrico, VA
05.2015 - 07.2023
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance
- Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group
- Enhanced sensory and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory development, by employing both traditional and modern educational strategies and techniques
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters
- Established positive relationships with students and families
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
Cake Decorator
Food Lion
Chesterfield, VA
06.2013 - 06.2015
- Designed specialty cakes for weddings, birthdays, and graduations
- Handled phone calls regarding inquiries, cancelled orders, and ordering conflicts
- Kept work area safe and sanitized by washing utensils, tools, and countertops
- Maintained sanitary food prep station by following established safety procedures and sanitizing instructions
- Packaged and priced each product according to company pricing procedures
- Managed material inventory and ordered new materials when needed
- Verified accuracy of orders while meeting strict deadlines on producing completed products
- Disposed of damaged and expired goods to uphold safety standards and provide fresh products
- Used variety of baking and decorating tools such as mixers, carving tools, and confectionery products
- Decorated pastries and cakes using colorful icings and piping techniques
- Precisely arranged display cases throughout workday to highlight finished products
- Prepared special creams and frostings for cakes and other dessert specialties
- Coordinated services under supervision of lead baker
- Decorated cakes, cupcakes and other pastries according to customer requests
- Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items
- Packaged finished products for sale
- Followed food safety standards when handling ingredients
- Prepared frostings and other toppings for cakes and pastries
- Managed display cases to verify freshness and attractiveness of products
- Replenished bakery items in display cases
- Replenished and rotated food items, following correct food cooling and storage procedures
- Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment and oven
- Operated ovens and bakery equipment to prepare products according to recipes
- Baked consistent quality items by accurately mixing, dividing, shaping, and proofing
- Prepared all pastry items in accordance with standards of quality, quantity control, taste, and presentation.
Education
Pastry Arts
Virginia College
08.2013
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Educational Strategies
- Arts and Crafts
- Classroom Observation
- Individualized Support
- Transition Coordination
- Support Networks
- Managing Activities
- Children's Literature
- Managing Supplies
- Setting Schedules
- Safety Awareness
- Self-Esteem Education
- Meal Organizing
- Behavioral Modeling
- Leading Activities
- Educational Games
- Coordinating Schedules
- Restocking Supplies
- Nutrition Management
- Faculty Support
- Diverse Classroom Settings
- Classroom Supplies Ordering
- Age-Appropriate Curriculum
- Computer Proficiency
- Maintaining Safety
- Diversified Instruction
- Housekeeping Duties
- Field Trip Monitoring
- Daily Schedule Creation
- Color Recognition Support
- Caring and Empathetic Demeanor
- Meal and Snack Service
- Parent-Teacher Conferences
- School Policy and Rules Enforcement
- Appropriate Age Group Experience
Certification
- Anti-Bullying Techniques
- Safety Monitoring and Management
- Fine Motor Skill Development
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Parent and Guardian Relations
- Child and Adult CPR and First Aid Certified
- Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
- Behavior Modification Techniques
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
- Motivating and Inspiring Students
- MAT Certified
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator
Scholars Academy CDC
05.2015 - 07.2023
Cake Decorator
Food Lion
06.2013 - 06.2015
Pastry Arts
Virginia College
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