Chelsea Simpson
New York,NY
Summary
Engaging Educator seeking to reconnect with environmental education and non-profit work. My last few years in food service have taught me organizational diligence, time management, and problem-solving in high-volume environments. In my time working with students prior, I am purposefully driven to accomplish course goals with measurable impact, enhance individual potential, and enrich students' academic and personal growth. I have a demonstrated exceptional ability in tailoring lessons to diverse learning needs, skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Barista
Variety Coffee Roasters
07.2024 - Current
- Designated trainer for new team members with positive reinforcement and respectful, encouraging coaching utilizing my 3+ years in coffee experience. Sharing knowledge and expertise of coffees, teas, and merchandise.
- Maintained and operated espresso machine, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.
- Assisted management with inventory, product sales, correspondence with delivery distributors.
Summer Youth Employment Plan (SYEP) Volunteer
Maryam Health and Wellness Clinic
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Fostered a safe space and encouraging environment for students individually, assuring tasks were well made and completed around the clinic.
- Collaborated with administration at Maryam Health and Wellness to facilitate thoughtful productivity and engagement for budding interns of SYEP through maintaining structure, task-orientation, personalized learning strategies.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
Barista
Five Flies Coffee
01.2024 - 07.2024
- Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
- Made and served brand-specific café beverages with focus on speed, quality and consistency.
- Repaired minor issues and maintained espresso equipment and coffee machines for smooth functioning.
Server/Bartender
The Grey Dog
03.2022 - 01.2024
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items considering inventory orders and customer volume.
- Prioritizing patient, accommodating, and friendly customer service while engaging customers with our food and beverage offerings.
- Maintaining a clean, tidy, safe workplace for customer enjoyment as well as NYC Department of Health.
English Literature Summer Counselor
The Oliver Scholars Program
07.2016 - 08.2018
- Establish developmentally appropriate, positive, inclusive, and safe learning environment.
- Collaborate with course instructors for lesson planning and student engagement throughout each summer's syllabus
- Advance positive interpersonal relationships with coworkers and students.
- Planned weekly activities schedule for assigned group and facilitated smooth transitions for on-time arrival, on and off campus
Education
High School Diploma -
High School of Telecommunications Arts And Tech
Brooklyn, NY01-2017
Skills
- Classroom management
- Collaborative teamwork
- Project-based learning
- Instructional design
- Elementary education
- Curriculum development
Certification
- NY Food Handler's Certificate
Timeline
Barista
Variety Coffee Roasters
07.2024 - Current
Summer Youth Employment Plan (SYEP) Volunteer
Maryam Health and Wellness Clinic
07.2024 - 08.2024
Barista
Five Flies Coffee
01.2024 - 07.2024
Server/Bartender
The Grey Dog
03.2022 - 01.2024
English Literature Summer Counselor
The Oliver Scholars Program
07.2016 - 08.2018
- NY Food Handler's Certificate
High School Diploma -
High School of Telecommunications Arts And Tech
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