Felipa MacKinnon
Nekoosa,WI
Summary
Dedicated and responsive Substitute Teacher with proven skills in classroom management, behavior modification and individualized education support. Serves as role model by using growth mindset to develop young minds and inspire love of learning. Enthusiastic about promoting learning with hands-on activities, class lesson plans and individualized support. Polished in monitoring students while enforcing classroom and school rules. Respectful and friendly collaborator commended for encouraging understanding and acceptance of differences.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Reedsburg School District
Reedsburg , WI
09.2019 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of student performance, attendance, and behavior.
- Maintained rules of conduct that encouraged self-discipline and responsibility.
- Provided feedback on assignments or projects given by the regular teacher.
- Created an environment conducive to learning while managing challenging behaviors.
- Organized lesson plans and activities for students.
- Collaborated with other teachers to ensure student success.
- Requested as substitute teacher based on excellent referrals and trusted performance.
- Administered tests and assessments according to school guidelines.
- Assisted with classroom management issues when needed.
- Graded student assignments and exams and discussed results.
- Encouraged positive behavior among students through effective communication techniques.
- Followed established lesson plans to continue learning trajectory.
- Educated students in various subjects to provide seamless transition during absence of head teacher.
- Met regularly with parents or guardians regarding student progress and concerns.
Paraprofessional
Baraboo School District
Baraboo , WI
09.2017 - 06.2019
- Instructed students using a variety of teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, audio-visual presentations.
- Taught daily life skills and behaviors to students to build practical knowledge.
- Supplied one-on-one attention to each student during group activities.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Supervised students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, gymnasiums and field trips.
- Collaborated with special education staff to develop Individualized Education Plans.
- Utilized effective communication strategies when interacting with diverse populations.
- Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
Food Service Administrator
Federal Bureau Of Prisons
Oxford , WI
04.2003 - 08.2018
- Created menus that incorporated seasonal ingredients while adhering to budgetary constraints.
- Reduced food waste by overseeing and planning ingredients, anticipated customers and popularity of items.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Prepared and led food service training programs to teach staff various tasks.
- Resolved problems or concerns to satisfaction of involved parties.
- Provided ongoing training for new employees on safe food handling practices.
- Worked closely with other departments within the organization to ensure smooth delivery of services.
- Assigned tasks and monitored progress of all kitchen personnel.
- Inspected dining and serving areas for cleanliness and proper setup.
- Scheduled shifts for kitchen staff in accordance with budget guidelines.
- Promoted safe working conditions by monitoring safety procedures and equipment.
- Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
- Explained goals and expectations required of trainees.
- Established relationships with vendors to secure favorable pricing on ingredients.
- Ensured proper portioning and serving of meals according to established standards.
- Implemented cost-saving initiatives such as reducing waste and utilizing leftovers effectively.
- Hired and trained new food service personnel to maintain high productivity levels of staff.
- Tracked costs associated with food production to maintain profit margins.
- Developed and implemented standard operating procedures for food service staff.
- Maintained records of food inventory, supplies, and equipment.
- Priced and ordered food products, kitchen equipment and food service supplies.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Performed routine maintenance checks on all kitchen equipment including ovens, stoves, refrigerators.
- Conducted weekly employee meetings to discuss performance issues and training opportunities.
- Coordinated maintenance and repair of food service equipment.
- Ordered necessary supplies and ingredients on a regular basis to meet operational needs.
- Hired, trained, motivated and evaluated team members in order to maximize productivity levels.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN03-2023
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO02-2010
Skills
- Activity Management
- Lesson Planning
- Discussion Facilitation
- Parent Communication
- Behavior Modeling
- Lesson Plan Implementation
- Classroom Organization
- Classroom Management
- Multi-Subject Instruction
- Relationship Building and Management
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Adaptable
- Instructional Strategies
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Safety Awareness
- Literacy Strategies
- Discipline
- IEP Understanding
- Differentiated Instruction
- Behavior Management
- Positive Reinforcement
- Special Education
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Reedsburg School District
09.2019 - Current
Paraprofessional
Baraboo School District
09.2017 - 06.2019
Food Service Administrator
Federal Bureau Of Prisons
04.2003 - 08.2018
Master of Arts - Teaching
Purdue University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Colorado Technical University
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