Debra Killian
Indian Land Elementary
1
Certification
31
years of professional experience
Dynamic School Nutrition Assistant with strong skills in meal preparation and sanitation procedures. Committed to fostering positive student interactions and ensuring high standards of food presentation.
Work History
School Nutrition Assistant
2 Years- Assisted in preparation and serving of nutritious meals to promote student health.
- Collaborated with team members to implement efficient meal service procedures during peak hours.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen and dining areas, ensuring compliance with health standards.
- Supported inventory management by tracking food supplies and reporting shortages to supervisor.
Sales Associate
2 Years 3 Months- Engaged customers through product knowledge, promoting sales and effective upselling techniques.
- Delivered exceptional customer service, enhancing shopping experience and fostering brand loyalty.
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring product availability and merchandising standards.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain store cleanliness and organization, supporting operational efficiency.
- Trained new staff on company policies and procedures, improving onboarding process effectiveness.
- Led team initiatives to enhance customer engagement, resulting in improved satisfaction ratings.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
School Nutrition Assistant
4 Months- Operated kitchen equipment safely and effectively, following all safety protocols and guidelines.
- Engaged with students to encourage healthy eating habits through education on nutrition choices.
- Prepared and served nutritious meals in accordance with dietary guidelines.
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring adequate stock levels of food supplies.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen and dining areas to meet health standards.
Teacher's Assistant
1 Year 5 Months- Conducted assessments of student performance, ensuring alignment with curriculum standards and goals.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers to inform instructional strategies.
- Trained new assistants on classroom procedures and best practices for supporting student learning.
- Collaborated with staff to organize educational events, promoting community involvement in school activities.
Teacher's Assistant
4 Months- Assisted lead teacher in developing and implementing lesson plans that fostered student engagement.
- Adapted instructional materials to meet individual student needs, enhancing learning outcomes.
- Supported classroom management by maintaining a positive learning environment for diverse learners.
- Facilitated small group activities, encouraging collaboration and critical thinking among students.
School Bus Driver
25 Years 7 Months- Operated school bus efficiently, ensuring safe transportation for students.
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections to maintain safety standards.
- Ensured respectful behavior among students during transportation. on the bus, fostering a respectful environment.
- Collaborated with school administrators to coordinate route adjustments.
- Implemented efficient route planning, reducing travel time while maintaining safety.
- Demonstrated professionalism at all times while engaging with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators alike during daily duties.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Meal service
Health compliance
Health regulations
Nutritional education
Training staff
Meal presentation
Cross-functional teamwork
Team leadership
Accomplishments
- Helped cafeteria pass every inspection with top marks.
- Served meals each day.
Certification
CDL Class B Passenger Endorsment
Timeline
School Nutrition Assistant
Indian Land Elementary
08.2024 - CurrentRead More
School Nutrition Assistant
River Trail Elementary
04.2024 - 08.2024Read More
Sales Associate
Bath & Body Works
09.2023 - 12.2025Read More
Teacher's Assistant
Goddard School
02.2022 - 07.2023Read More
Teacher's Assistant
Everbrook Academy
10.2021 - 02.2022Read More
School Bus Driver
Clarkstown Central School District
08.1995 - 03.2021Read More
Clarkstown North High School
High School Diploma
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Top Sales Award
Efficient in selling, and helping customers with purchases. Excelled In suggestive selling, winning contests with other employees in selling the most gift sets. Fast & efficient at register & on line orders. Great customer service & team player.