Gail Brakensiek
Saint Charles,ID
Summary
Reliable professional with extensive experience in customer service and cash management.
Skills acquired as an educator and educational specialist in building relationships, team collaboration, problem-solving, communication, and leadership have lead to success as a team member in my current position.
Overview
52
52
years of professional experience
Work History
Cashier
Schnucks Markets
Saint Charles, MO
04.2023 - Current
- Processed customer transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems.
- Maintained accurate cash drawer and balanced registers at end of shifts.
- Provided exceptional customer service by resolving inquiries and complaints promptly.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline checkout processes during peak hours.
Education Specialist
Assumption School
O'Fallon, MO
08.2017 - 05.2022
- Developed and implemented individualized education plans to address student-specific learning needs.
- Coordinated professional development workshops to enhance instructional strategies among faculty members.
- Facilitated collaboration among teachers, parents, and administration to support student academic growth.
- Analyzed student performance data to identify trends and inform curriculum adjustments and interventions.
- Mentored new educators on best practices in classroom management and instructional delivery methods.
Educator
Academy of the Sacred Heart
Saint Charles, MO
09.1974 - 05.2017
- Developed and implemented engaging curriculum and best practices to enhance student learning experiences.
- Collaborated with faculty to integrate technology into lesson plans effectively.
- Mentored new educators, fostering professional growth and instructional improvement.
- Evaluated student progress through assessments, ensuring alignment with academic standards.
- Implemented innovative teaching strategies to improve student engagement and retention rates.
- Served as assistant principal for 15 years before returning to the classroom as a teacher, consulting with students, faculty members, and parents to help enhance personal and academic growth of students.
Education
Master of Science - Education
University of Missouri
Saint Louis, MO05-1996
Bachelor of Science - Education
Northeast Missouri State University/Truman University
Kirksville, MO12-1974
Skills
- Customer service
- POS system operations
- Work ethic and integrity
- Patience and empathy
- Leadership trained
- Student engagement
- Educational technology
- Individualized education plans
- Learning theories
- Higher education
- Problem-solving
- Team collaboration
- Relationship building
- Parent interaction
Timeline
Cashier
Schnucks Markets
04.2023 - Current
Education Specialist
Assumption School
08.2017 - 05.2022
Educator
Academy of the Sacred Heart
09.1974 - 05.2017
Master of Science - Education
University of Missouri
Bachelor of Science - Education
Northeast Missouri State University/Truman University