Heather Henshaw
Section,AL
Summary
Dynamic and dependable professional with experience as an Indian Education Aide at Jackson County Board of Education. Proven ability in child development and student engagement, fostering a positive learning environment. Skilled in art instruction and multitasking, contributing to the school's success through active participation in initiatives and community activities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Indian Education Aide
Jackson County Board of Education
08.2022 - Current
- Served as a positive role model for both students and colleagues through active participation in school initiatives and communities.
- Contributed to the school''s overall success by participating in faculty meetings, committees, and extracurricular activities.
- Assisted lead teachers in and help during small group or in any way they needed
- Engaged in hand-on activities focused on Native American art, where we explored crafting techniques and the cultural significance behind various artworks. This including educating them about different tribes and their heritage, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of Native American tradtions.
CNP
Jackson County Board of Education
04.2019 - 08.2022
- Replenished supplies such as napkins and condiments
- Relayed information to kitchen area and assisted other workers in preparing foods according to recipes.
- Played an integral role in maintaining a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment at all times.
- Enhanced food safety standards by implementing proper sanitation and hygiene practices in the kitchen.
- Assisted in monitoring students'' food allergies and dietary restrictions, ensuring safe meals for all.
- Ensured timely and accurate meal distribution with careful coordination among team members.
- Increased efficiency in meal preparation by organizing workstations and prepping ingredients ahead of time.
- Cleaned and maintained work areas, equipment and utensils.
- Followed food safety practices and sanitation guidelines.
- Washed, peeled and cut various foods such as fruits and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
- Loaded dishes, glasses and tableware into dishwashing machines.
- Maintained composure and work quality while under stress.
- Sanitized pots, pans, utensils, kitchen appliances and equipment using company-approved cleaning supplies.
- Stocked and rotated food items according to expiration dates.
- Prepared sandwiches, salads and other specialty items according to customer specifications.
- Assisted in setting up and breaking down kitchen stations.
- Monitored food temperature, discarding items not stored correctly.
- Pushed, pulled and transported large loads and objects.
Waitress
Lil James BBQ
04.2017 - 09.2018
- Handled high-pressure situations with composure, maintaining excellent service standards even during busy shifts.
- Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, balancing multiple tables and orders while delivering prompt service.
- Maintained clean and welcoming dining environment, ensuring a positive guest experience.
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
- Collaborated with team members to consistently provide efficient service during peak hours.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new menu items and incorporating them into knowledgeable recommendations for guests.
- Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
- Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
- Handled high-volume prep work efficiently, ensuring all ingredients were prepared accurately and promptly.
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Education - Early Childhood Education
Athens State University
Athens, AL05-2026
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Northeast Alabama Community College
Rainsville, AL05-2025
Skills
- Child development
- Writing instruction
- Reading comprehension
- Art instruction
- Teamwork
- Student engagement
- Supervising classroom activities
- Small group support and assistance
- Instructional support
- Strong work ethic and dependable
- Multitasking
- Reliability
Certification
- Early Childhood Development Certificate - Summer 2022
Timeline
Indian Education Aide
Jackson County Board of Education
08.2022 - Current
CNP
Jackson County Board of Education
04.2019 - 08.2022
Waitress
Lil James BBQ
04.2017 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Science in Education - Early Childhood Education
Athens State University
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Northeast Alabama Community College
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