Gianna Hennessy
Williamstown,NJ
Summary
Compassionate, creative, and efficient aspiring teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern
Federal Bureau of Investigation
09.2015
- Participated in a week-long internship with the New York Federal Bureau of Investigation for aspiring students
- Listening to guest speakers talk about each branch ranging from as little as surveillance, social media, and as high as violent crimes units
- One out of hundreds of applicants chosen to participate
Third Grade Long Term Substitute Teacher
Radix Elementary School
11.2023 - Current
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and implemented classroom reward system to promote learning incentives and initiatives.
- Utilized differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning needs within the classroom effectively.
- Organized lesson plans and managed grade book using teaching software (CHALK, and Powerschool).
- Enhanced classroom management, implementing positive reinforcement techniques to foster a supportive learning environment.
- Incorporated real-life examples into lessons to make complex concepts more relatable and engaging for students.
- Participated in professional development workshops and school meetings to stay current with educational best practices.
- Collaborated with other educators to plan and review instruction.
- Organized and hosted "Back to School" night and Parent Teacher Conferences, as well as writing student blue cards in preparation for the following school year.
- Maintained open communication with parents and guardians, discussing students'' progress and addressing any concerns promptly via Class Dojo.
Childrens Activities
Walt Disney World Resort
07.2024 - 10.2024
- Coordinated, planned, developed and implemented activities designed to enrich and engage children staying at the Walt Disney World Resort's Yacht and Beach club.
- Enhanced participant engagement by incorporating creative activities and events into their daily trip stay.
- Organized diverse activities, addressing various interests and promoting social interaction among children and their families.
- Maintaining and managing large groups of children of all ages, and their families during activities.
Waitress
Skeeter's Pub
06.2022 - 12.2023
- Manage and rearrange a seating floor plan ensuring that each table will be seated in a timely and professional manner
- Provide excellent service through communicating with customers with a smile providing safe and attentive service to each customer
- Memorizing and providing detailed information and recommendations from the food and alcoholic beverage menu
- Ensuring and implementing safety practices by creating safe working conditions, following food hygiene regulations and proper equipment handling
- Learning and memorizing the restaurants POS system and terminals to input customer's orders and accommodation needs
- Training multiple new employees ensuring attention to detail and comprehensive understanding of restaurant and methodology practices
- Utilizing conflict management skills to better help customers enjoy their dining experience and assist when needed, enriching myself in leadership engagement
- Working and being responsible for leading groups of 50+ guests and assisting their special events such as wedding rehearsal dinners, baby showers, funeral lunch in, etc
- Implementing safe sanitary and social distancing practices during the COVID-19 pandemic and developing ideas for the Restaurant's social media representation, increasing take out revenue and sale
Waitress
Diamond Beach Club
06.2022 - 08.2022
Nanny
03.2021 - 11.2021
- Responsible for two children ages eight and ten years old Monday through Friday while remaining on call to the families needs
- Creating and organizing crafts and fun activities for the children to partake in
- Executed light housekeeping including laundry, dishes, vacuuming and house/bedroom tidying
- Ensuring safety by making sure each child was safely and comfortably buckled in with a seat belt and or car seat/booster when driving to and from team practices or activities
Waitress
Diamond Beach Club
06.2021 - 09.2021
Hostess and Waitress
Monalisia Restaurant
07.2021 - 04.2021
Education
Bachelor of Arts - BA Communication Studies, Minor in Elementary Ed
Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ05.2023
Associate of Arts - Education
Rowan College of South Jersey (RCSJ)
Sewell05.2020
Skills
Teamwork and Collaboration
Quick and Fast Learner
Interpersonal and Social Skills
Outstanding communication skills
Public Speaking
Problem-Solving
Volunteer Experience
Aspire to Inspire, Secretary of Community Representation, Leads discussion on community outreach events for both the University and the surrounding communities.
References
- Christine Batterman, Manager, Diamond Beach Club, Wildwood, NJ, 856-981-4826, cbatterman@theclubdiamondbeach.com
- Tricia Schwartz, Manager and Owner, Skeeter's Pub & SportsBar, Blackwood, NJ, 856-904-5501
- Adrienne Iordanou, Internship Management and Mentor, Federal Bureau of Investigation, New York, NY, 609-472-1295
Timeline
Childrens Activities
Walt Disney World Resort
07.2024 - 10.2024
Third Grade Long Term Substitute Teacher
Radix Elementary School
11.2023 - Current
Waitress
Skeeter's Pub
06.2022 - 12.2023
Waitress
Diamond Beach Club
06.2022 - 08.2022
Hostess and Waitress
Monalisia Restaurant
07.2021 - 04.2021
Waitress
Diamond Beach Club
06.2021 - 09.2021
Nanny
03.2021 - 11.2021
Intern
Federal Bureau of Investigation
09.2015
Bachelor of Arts - BA Communication Studies, Minor in Elementary Ed
Rowan University
Associate of Arts - Education
Rowan College of South Jersey (RCSJ)
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