DeMya Austin
Fort Stewart,GA
Summary
Dedicated educator with experience in K-12 settings and general labor, excelling in classroom management and lesson implementation. Maintains organized environments and enforces safety compliance across operations. Strong skills in multitasking, problem-solving, and collaboration foster efficient project completion and support positive learning experiences.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Wichita Public Schools USD 259
Wichita, KANSAS
08.2025 - 02.2026
- Supervised K-12 classrooms for Wichita Public Schools district substitute assignments.
- Followed lesson plans and maintained daily instruction across grade levels.
- Managed student behavior using district rules and classroom expectations.
General Laborer
Johnson Controls
Wichita, KS
04.2025 - 06.2025
- Loaded and unloaded parts, equipment, and supplies for daily operations.
- Operated hand tools and power tools to complete construction projects.
- Cleaned tools to maintain functionality and safety., equipment, and work areas in order to maintain a safe and organized workspace.
- Organized materials and stocked supplies for ongoing maintenance work.
- Performed general maintenance duties such as painting walls or installing insulation.
- Sorted and placed materials or items on racks, shelves or in bins to keep warehouse organized.
- Communicated with crew members to complete general labor tasks efficiently.
- Collaborated with team members to complete assigned tasks and meet tight deadlines.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed while working on-site.
Kitchen Aide
Heartspring
Wichita, KS
08.2024 - 10.2024
- Prepared meals for children and staff in Heartspring therapeutic kitchen.
- Sanitized dishes, utensils, and food-prep surfaces following safety procedures.
- Monitored food temperatures and quality during kitchen preparation tasks.
- Assisted in the preparation of all menu items according to recipes and instructions.
- Assisted cooks with meal assembly and tray setup for special diets.
- Supported chefs in managing food preparation to achieve precise plating and presentation.
- Collected and disposed of waste materials to maintain a clean kitchen environment. Maintained clean floors, counters, and kitchen equipment.
- Organized and replenished pantry items for efficient kitchen operations., refrigeration units, and kitchen supplies for daily service.
- Restocked food supplies, including condiments and canned goods, in designated areas. such as condiments, spices, canned goods and other items in assigned areas.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen stations and storage areas.
- Utilized kitchen equipment according to the manufacturer's instructions and company safety protocols.
- Communicated effectively with colleagues about orders and special requests from customers.
- Informed the supervisor immediately about any maintenance issues regarding kitchen equipment. regarding kitchen equipment immediately to the supervisor.
- Kept track of inventory levels by recording used supplies on a regular basis.
- Labeled containers with date and contents before storing food items in the refrigerator or freezer.
- Notified management promptly about low kitchen supply levels. when supplies ran low so they could be replenished in time.
- Utilized kitchen equipment according to the manufacturer's instructions and company safety protocols.
- Assisted dining service by providing attentive support to guests in care setting. with calm, attentive help in Heartspring care setting.
Crew Member
Chuck E. Cheese
Wichita, KS
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Greeted guests and provided friendly service across dining and game areas.
- Provided excellent customer service to maintain a positive atmosphere for guests.
- Interacted pleasantly with guests to deliver quality customer service.
- Operated point-of-sale system for orders, payments, and guest transactions.
- Performed cashier duties such as taking orders, collecting payments and providing change.
- Assisted birthday parties with setup, service, and guest coordination.
- Cleaned tables promptly after each use to maintain a tidy dining environment., party rooms, and guest spaces to support sanitation standards.
- Restocked kitchen and dining supplies to ensure availability for staff and guests. in kitchen, dining, and game floor areas.
- Organized and restocked supplies to support operations and team productivity.
- Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Kept restaurant lobby, front counter and restrooms neat and clean throughout the shift.
- Cleaned restaurant area by sweeping floors, wiping tables and emptying trash receptacles.
Education
High school diploma -
Heights High School
Wichita, KSSkills
- Childcare experience
- Classroom oversight
- Lesson delivery
- Student supervision
- Customer service
- Food Preparation
- Food Safety
- Culinary Experience
- Kitchen Experience
- Cooking
- POS systems
- POS
- Math
- Retail math
- Multitasking
- Time management
- Organization skills
- Adaptability
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Critical thinking
- Leadership
- Hospitality
- Retail sales
- Merchandising procedures
- Merchandising
- Serving
- Front desk
- Cash handling
- Microsoft Excel
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Certification
Food Handler, ServSafe Food Handler, September 2021 to Present, Food Handler, March 2021 to Present
Awards
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Additional Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Wichita Public Schools USD 259
08.2025 - 02.2026
General Laborer
Johnson Controls
04.2025 - 06.2025
Kitchen Aide
Heartspring
08.2024 - 10.2024
Crew Member
Chuck E. Cheese
01.2024 - 05.2024
High school diploma -
Heights High School