Emily Pitcher
Torrington,CT
Summary
Enthusiastic teacher with several years of experience instructing students with wide range of learning abilities. Committed to creating motivational and collaborative learning environments that encourage social and emotional growth. Strategic in blending organizational skills thorough educational background. Works well with children, parents, colleagues and supervisors.
Amazing animal advocate and supporter. Will go above and beyond to help animals of all kinds. Currently caring for a stray and have built shelters and hiding spots for her.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Sandwich Artist
Subway
Cornwall, Connecticut
11.2020 - Current
- Currently a shift supervisor. I train new staff and offer guidance to all staff members. I greet customers respectfully. I speak a little Spanish and I try my best to support those customers while ordering.
- Greeted customers and provided product knowledge.
- Prepared food items such as sandwiches, salads, soups, and drinks according to customer orders or company recipes.
- Operated cash registers to process payments from customers.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area throughout shift.
- Stocked shelves with products and supplies.
- Ensured all menu items were prepared in accordance with health and safety standards.
- Organized inventory for efficient restocking of products.
- Provided excellent customer service by addressing inquiries promptly and professionally.
- Checked expiration dates on products to ensure freshness of items served to customers.
- Assisted in the training of new staff members on proper sandwich-making techniques.
- Trimmed meats and cheeses for sandwiches as needed.
- Cleaned tables, chairs, counters, floors, trays, dishes, silverware after each shift.
- Upsold additional items to increase store profits.
Head Start Teacher
EdAdvance
Torrington, Connecticut
08.2015 - Current
- I'm a teacher. I build and implement lesson plans for children of all needs. I assign learning goals for each individual child and their families. I offer support for struggling families and provide them with information to gain assistance. I understand and accept the backgrounds of all families and children.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to promote physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development of children in the Head Start program.
- Conducted home visits to assess family dynamics, health needs, and educational resources.
- Maintained records of student progress and provided feedback to families on a regular basis.
- Assessed individualized learning needs of students using informal assessments such as observations and interviews with parents and guardians.
- Provided guidance for children in developing appropriate problem-solving skills through classroom activities.
- Created an environment conducive to learning by providing a safe, nurturing atmosphere for students.
- Promoted language development through storytelling, singing songs, and engaging conversations with students.
- Implemented behavior management strategies that encourage positive interactions between students within the classroom setting.
- Participated in professional development opportunities related to early childhood education best practices.
- Organized monthly events for parents and families that focus on building strong relationships between school staff and families.
- Incorporated cultural diversity into lesson plans by utilizing books, music, art projects from various backgrounds.
Teacher
Cornwall child center
Cornwall, Connecticut
05.2011 - 08.2015
- I was head teacher here. I completed and implemented lesson plans. Engaged with families and offered support. I built plans for children with needs and trained new teachers.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and other assessments.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem-solving strategies among students.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Care And Education
Westfield State University
Westfield, MA06-2013
Skills
- Health and safety compliance
- Understanding of all backgrounds and beliefs
- Kindness
- Patience
- Communication skills
- Hardworking
- I speak a little Spanish and teaching myself more I'm learning for my Spanish speaking students and families to make them feel more comfortable
- Pet care needs
- I have always had animals of all varieties
Timeline
Sandwich Artist
Subway
11.2020 - Current
Head Start Teacher
EdAdvance
08.2015 - Current
Teacher
Cornwall child center
05.2011 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Care And Education
Westfield State University