HELENA FISHER
Snellville,GA
Summary
Dedicated professional offering eight years of successfully managing effective and economical school nutrition programs as School Nutrition Manager as well as six years experience as a Special Education Teacher. Well-versed in monitoring food quality standards and promoting healthy habits. Hands on ordering supplies and communicating with vendors. Successful at reducing costs, increasing productivity, following state and federal standards, HACCP regulations, and maximizing customer/vendor satisfaction. Exceptional leader with strong communication and conflict resolution abilities.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Gwinnett County Schools
Norcross, GA
10.2021 - 05.2023
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Maintained accurate records of up one hundred student goals.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
Special Education Teacher
NYC Department Of Education
Brooklyn, United States, United States
09.2018 - 06.2021
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to neurodiversity students.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Taught reading, language arts, and social studies in self-contained ED and LD classrooms.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Completed intensive leadership training and provided training to colleagues on applied behavior analysis.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Designed and implemented point system to encourage positive behavior.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Instructed students in core academic areas and specialized reading groups.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Coordinated monthly trips for students to participate in Her Story writing workshop (writing to heal program).
- Served as mentor to at-risk girls during weekly mentoring sessions.
- Conducted internal disciplinary hearings in a manner that holds students accountable and supports learning as well as development.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders such as parents and school volunteers.
- Analyze school-wide disciplinary data to evaluate it's effectiveness on procedures.
- Supported special education department on SEL strategies geared to emotionally disturbed students.
- Trained in restorative justice practices.
- Served as a member of the RIT team and as grade team leader.
- Developed and implemented curriculum, project-based learning, student direct learning activities, and enhance lessons using various technology platforms.
School Food Service Manager
Department Of Education
New York, NY
11.2011 - 06.2018
- Inspected preparation and storage equipment regularly to assess and maintain performance for cost-effective, safe operations.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
- Reviewed pricing and ordered food ingredients, kitchen appliances and supplies.
- Attended disciplinary hearings, conducted investigations and drafted reports to support hearings.
- Set schedules for three to five kitchens with up to 10 employees by planning and designating shifts and hours.
- Tracked food production levels, meal counts and supply costs.
- Oversaw training of more than 25 team members.
- Reviewed and approved employee schedules and timesheets.
- Hired and managed all kitchen staff.
- Maximized quality assurance by completing frequent line checks.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
- Ensured all meals meat USDA guidelines, implement HACCP procedures and ensure compliance with New York State Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
- Attended disciplinary hearings, conducted investigations and drafted reports to support hearings.
- Assisted in evaluating and creating new recipes.
- Uphold working and respectful relationships with school personnel and parents.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Planned and budgeted accurately to provide business with resources needed to operate smoothly.
- Reviewed weekly sales reports and worked with vendors to improve product performance.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
Office Manager
New Label Real Estate
Queens, NY
02.2010 - 11.2011
- Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity, and implemented modifications to improve the overall performance of personnel.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Coached new hires on company processes while managing employees to achieve maximum production.
- Communicated corporate objectives across all divisions through regular correspondence and scheduled status updates.
- Managed office operations while scheduling appointments for department managers.
- Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
- Coordinated special projects and managed schedules.
Childcare Assistant
Lots Of Love Daycare
Brooklyn, NY
02.2007 - 01.2010
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Offered parents daily reports outlining activities, behavior and accomplishments.
- Engaged with children individually to encourage physical activity and academic curiosity.
- Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
- Read and told stories to promote and support overall language development.
- Maintained child-friendly environment by allowing frequent access to outdoor activities.
- Discussed programs policies and practices to families and visitors.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
Long Island University
05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Management
New York City College of Technology of The City University of New York
01.2010
Certification in Culinary Arts : Culinary Arts - undefined
The Art Institute of New York City
06.2002
Skills
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Student Progress Reporting
- Elementary/ Middle School Education
- Differentiated Instruction
- Solid people skills
- Policies and procedures
- Strategic planning
- Staff Management
- Financial Management
- Job inspections
- Budgeting
- Business administration
- Verbal and written communication
- Coaching and mentoring
- Operations management
Certification
Social Emotional Training
Certified Special Education Teacher
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Gwinnett County Schools
10.2021 - 05.2023
Special Education Teacher
NYC Department Of Education
09.2018 - 06.2021
School Food Service Manager
Department Of Education
11.2011 - 06.2018
Office Manager
New Label Real Estate
02.2010 - 11.2011
Childcare Assistant
Lots Of Love Daycare
02.2007 - 01.2010
Master of Science - Special Education
Long Island University
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Management
New York City College of Technology of The City University of New York
Certification in Culinary Arts : Culinary Arts - undefined
The Art Institute of New York City
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