Passionate about holistic education and deeply committed to creating dynamic and inclusive classroom experiences. Expertise lies in leveraging diverse instructional strategies to meet varied learning needs, ensuring comprehensive understanding of material and robust engagement with the Science and Engineering Practices (as outlined by the NGSS). Highly skilled at motivating students by using their own curiosities as launch points for further discovery. Prioritizes inquiry, resiliance, and human connection as the foundation of teaching philosophy.
Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students; actively promotes a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations, enforcing classroom rules, and fostering open communication; supports diverse learners with differentiated instruction strategies tailored to individual needs and abilities; delivers interactive lessons to help students comprehend complex concepts; incorporates project-based learning into the curriculum, challenging students to apply scientific principles in real-world situations while developing teamwork skills; routinely implements inquiry-based learning techniques in the classroom, promoting curiosity and active engagement.
Implemented and adapted lesson plans to meet students’ diverse learning needs; collaborated with colleagues to create engaging cross-curricular units, enriching the learning experience for students; effectively motivated students to learn and participate; developed a positive rapport with parents, students and staff; maintained an organized classroom environment; updated displays on longer-term placements to reflect current learning and highlight student achievements; attend all non-teaching duties as assigned; uphold a position as a positive role model for students by demonstrating professionalism, empathy, and dedication to education.
Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, balancing multiple tables and orders while delivering prompt service; handled high-pressure situations with composure, maintaining excellent service standards even during busy shifts; cultivated positive guest relations by managing information and orchestrating efficient seating; collaborated with kitchen staff to correctly update customers on unavailable dishes, wait times, and assess allergy contaminations.
Demonstrated ability to enforce expectations while providing a high level of hospitality and behavioral management; developed ability to prioritize tasks, manage time and balance professional and personal commitments; strengthened ability to assess a situation and make an informed decision independently.
Effectively communicated with clients on probation and parole; maintained consistent communication with Parole Officers, Social Workers, and Counselors; developed correspondence letters, memos and emails; produced high-quality documents, spreadsheets and presentations for internal and customer-facing needs; maintained confidentiality in handling sensitive information while performing administrative tasks.
Elevated customer loyalty by using abilities to resolve customer problems; recommended products based on solid understanding of individual customer needs and preferences; facilitated customer loyalty by remembering personal preferences and allergy information; controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service; pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote a fun, positive environment.