Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Dana Jinkerson

Highlands Ranch,CO

Summary

Dedicated and adaptable with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a team and support company goals and growth.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Educational Assistant/Instructional Assistant

Heritage Elementary School
Highlands Ranch, CO
10.2022 - Current
  • Collaborate with teachers to provide support for small groups for reading and math
  • Build solid connections with students, promoting a trustworthy and positive environment.
  • Supervise students during recess and lunch
  • Facilitate resolution of student conflicts promptly and effectively.
  • Develop targeted group lessons following specific teacher requests.
  • Track student performance in small group settings.
  • Provide clerical and other tasks requested by teaching staff.
  • Work with students from Kindergarten through 6th grade

Site Director

La Petite Baleen Swim School
06.2008 - 07.2015
  • Managed full operational responsibilities for facility.
  • Supervised more than 100 staff members.
  • Recruited, hired and onboarded all new employees
  • Daily meetings with shift managers to discuss concerns or problems that needed to be addressed
  • Regular communication with Executive Site Director and owners
  • Collaborated with owners and Exceutive Site Director on new policies and procedures.
  • Generated and managed employee schedules.
  • Ensured accurate payroll approval for staff.
  • Collaborated with HR to address employee issues.
  • Maintained positive relationships with customers . Over 5000 students swam every week
  • Responded promptly to inquiries from staff and customers.
  • Ensured pool chemicals and temperatures were checked routinely
  • Communicated regularly with facility maintenance staff
  • Covered swim shifts when short staffed

Swim Instructor, Deck Supervisor, Office Staff

La Petite Baleen Swim School
San Bruno
06.1998 - 06.2008

Swim Instructor

  • Taught lessons for students ranging from 2 months old through adult
  • Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress in swimming lessons.
  • Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve technique and confidence in the water.
  • followed curriculum and made lesson plans according to each child's need

Deck Supervisor

  • Supported swim staff and provided suggestions and advice for student success.
  • Mentored new teachers
  • Tracked students progress through ribbon level system
  • Communicated with parents regarding students progress
  • Oversaw all teachers and deck staff and made sure curriculum was being followed
  • Made sure all safety rules and policies were being followed in the pool and on the deck

Office Staff

  • Greeted every customer
  • Answered all customer questions regarding our swim program
  • Enrolled new customers and made changes as needed to current customer schedules

2nd Grade Teacher

Taft Elementary School
Redwood City, CA
08.2006 - 06.2007
  • Facilitated effective classroom environment.
  • Instructed students across different proficiency levels as well as ESL learners.
  • Ensured transparent communication with parents about academic performance.
  • Held regular planning sessions with a team of four second grade instructors.
  • Integrated physical education and art into curriculum not typically offered by school.

Substitute Teacher, K-5

Millbrae and Burlingame School Districts
Millbrae And Burlingame
08.2001 - 06.2002
  • Substituted for K-5th grade classrooms
  • Followed teacher provided lesson plans
  • Enforced classroom routines and rules to keep students on schedule
  • Made adjustments to lesson plans as needed
  • Left detailed note for teacher at the end of the day
  • Was regularly called to sub for the same schools

Shift Manager

Noah's Bagels
Burlingame, CA
06.1997 - 06.1998
  • Managed daily store opening duties.
  • Prepped and cut all of the vegetables for the day
  • Maintained a continuous supply of bagels by baking throughout the day.
  • Worked with team to take customers orders and prepare their orders
  • Ensured a tidy and sanitized workplace at all times.
  • Performed cash drawer reconciliation during shift transitions.

Cafe Worker

Focaccia De Genoa
Burlingame, CA
06.1997 - 06.1998
  • Processed customer transactions efficiently at the register.
  • Prepared espresso drinks
  • Assembled and blended smoothie drinks
  • Made sandwiches per customers orders
  • Served food to customers at their tables
  • Regularly sanitized and organized work area.
  • Ensured tables are wiped down frequently.

*Cafe went out of business in June 1998

Education

Teaching Credential - Elementary School Teaching

San Francisco State
San Francisco
06.2004

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies

Cal State Hayward
Hayward, CA
06.2002

Associate of Arts - Liberal Studies

Skyline College
San Bruno, CA
06.1999

Skills

  • Reliable
  • Hardworking
  • Team Player
  • Self Motivated
  • Strong Attention to Detail
  • Effective Communication
  • Quick Learner
  • Calm under pressure

Certification

  • CPR and First Aid Certified (current)
  • American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification (needs renewal)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Educational Assistant/Instructional Assistant

Heritage Elementary School
10.2022 - Current

Site Director

La Petite Baleen Swim School
06.2008 - 07.2015

2nd Grade Teacher

Taft Elementary School
08.2006 - 06.2007

Substitute Teacher, K-5

Millbrae and Burlingame School Districts
08.2001 - 06.2002

Swim Instructor, Deck Supervisor, Office Staff

La Petite Baleen Swim School
06.1998 - 06.2008

Shift Manager

Noah's Bagels
06.1997 - 06.1998

Cafe Worker

Focaccia De Genoa
06.1997 - 06.1998

Teaching Credential - Elementary School Teaching

San Francisco State

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies

Cal State Hayward

Associate of Arts - Liberal Studies

Skyline College