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Dierdra Gooden

Tunica,MS

Summary

I am a native of Tunica, Mississippi. I am a full time college student aspiring to be a future educator. I am currently a compassionate substitute teacher with distinguished knowledge of child development. Skilled at working closely with students to maintain progression and control behavioral issues. Committed to keeping up with lesson plans while keeping classrooms fun. I have also held the position as a motivated waitress with engaging personality and flexible approach. Upbeat, friendly and anticipating customer needs to facilitate enjoyable dining experiences. I am highly confident with team-building and project oversight skills. Gifted at working with all types of personalities. Performance history of developing strong collaborative relationships and delivering impressive results.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Kelly Educational Services
09.2022 - Current
  • Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.

Restaurant Waitress

Kemper Sports Management Inc.
04.2022 - 08.2022
  • Maintained detailed knowledge of specials and currently available items to provide guests with informative menu descriptions.
  • Participated in dining room sidework such as refilling condiment bottles, preparing menus and arranging silverware packages.
  • Performed dining room sanitation tasks such as spill cleanup, table sterilization and removal of apparent waste or refuse.
  • Sustained calm and congenial manners during communications with angry guests, directing disgruntled clients to appropriate managers.
  • Completed credit payments via card processing systems.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.

Internship Student

Art And Science Center Of Southeast Arkansas
01.2022 - 04.2022
  • Reported back to instructor to receive day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.
  • Communicated effectively with faculty and staff and accepted critiques and suggestions for areas of improvement.
  • Interacted with customers by phone, email or in-person to provide information.
  • Delivered clerical support by handling range of routine and special requirements.

Store Associate

Dillards Clearance
09.2021 - 12.2021
  • Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise and suggested suitable options.
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Balanced and organized cash register by handling cash, counting change and storing coupons.
  • Coordinated restocking of sales floor with current merchandise and accurate signage for current promotions.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Rust College
Holly Springs, MS
05.2024

Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education

Coahoma Community College
Clarksdale, MS
05.2020

High School Diploma -

Rosa Fort High School
Tunica, MS
05.2018

Skills

  • Classroom Instruction
  • Classroom and Activity Supervision
  • Concept Studies
  • Organization and Planning
  • Transactions and Cash Handling
  • Food and Beverage Service
  • Item Ticketing and Pricing
  • Stocking and Replenishing
  • Locating Merchandise
  • Building Customer Relationships and Loyalty

Accomplishments

  • Took all offered shifts to maintain coverage for students
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.

Timeline

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Kelly Educational Services
09.2022 - Current

Restaurant Waitress

Kemper Sports Management Inc.
04.2022 - 08.2022

Internship Student

Art And Science Center Of Southeast Arkansas
01.2022 - 04.2022

Store Associate

Dillards Clearance
09.2021 - 12.2021

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Rust College

Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education

Coahoma Community College

High School Diploma -

Rosa Fort High School

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