Rochelle Hollins
Flora,MS
Summary
I'm Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness. Proactive and caring worker with 10+ years of experience combined with communication strengths and good observational skills. Skillfully handles day-to-day activities while looking for opportunities to make a difference. Skilled at managing supplies, cleaning work areas and monitoring safety concerns in the interests of children and team members. Familiar with managing housekeeping needs, maintaining documentation and planning different events.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kitchen Cook
The Weekday Learning Center
10.2020 - Current
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Utilized advanced knife skills and techniques to expertly prepare ingredients for various dishes in an efficient manner.
- Adapted quickly to changing circumstances, adjusting recipes or cooking methods as needed based on ingredient availability or customer requests.
- Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
- Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
- Prepared dishes for various dietary needs, demonstrating flexibility and skill in accommodating diverse guest preferences while maintaining taste and presentation standards.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
Director Assisstant
Weekday Ministries
02.2009 - 08.2020
- Created and managed office systems to efficiently deal with documentation.
- Handled daily administrative tasks efficiently to minimize time away from children.
- Implemented emergency procedures when necessary to maintain the safety of all participants within the daycare setting.
- Maintained group discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling, and collaboration with parents.
- Communicated with children in developmentally appropriate ways to achieve results
- Monitored daily sign-in/sign-out logs for accurate attendance tracking, helping to maintain a secure and orderly facility.
- Screened calls and emails and responded accordingly to support executive correspondence.
- Collaborated with lead teacher to develop daily schedules, lesson plans, and curriculum for diverse age groups.
- Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children.
- Promoted early literacy skills by introducing letter recognition activities while guiding fine motor skill development through writing practice exercises.
Daycare Teacher
Weekday Ministries
02.2009 - 08.2015
- Led small group instruction tailored to each child''s unique abilities and interests, ensuring personalized attention during learning activities.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.
- Promoted language acquisition in young learners with engaging storytelling, songs, and word games.
- Utilized positive reinforcement strategies to encourage appropriate behaviors among students while minimizing disruptions or conflicts.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Contributed to improved program quality by participating in professional development workshops and training sessions.
- Provided a safe and nurturing environment for children, regularly monitoring indoor and outdoor spaces for potential hazards.
- Maintained open lines of communication with other staff members regarding any concerns or updates on individual students'' progress.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
Special Needs Teacher
Willowood Developmental Center
05.2004 - 10.2008
- Advocated for special needs students at school-wide meetings, ensuring their voices were heard and their unique challenges were addressed.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to modify lessons as needed for inclusion of special needs students into mainstream classrooms when appropriate.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Hinds CC
Jackson Ms 03.2010
High School Diploma -
Madison Central
Madison Ms 05.1993
Skills
- Staff Training
- Staff Management
- Menu Planning
- Food Handler Certification
- Group leadership
Cleaning and organization
- Problem-Solving
- CPR training
- Team Leader
- Staff Supervision
- Curriculum Planning
- Recordkeeping requirements
Certification
Tummy Safe
Timeline
Kitchen Cook
The Weekday Learning Center
10.2020 - Current
Director Assisstant
Weekday Ministries
02.2009 - 08.2020
Daycare Teacher
Weekday Ministries
02.2009 - 08.2015
Special Needs Teacher
Willowood Developmental Center
05.2004 - 10.2008
Associate of Arts -
Hinds CC
High School Diploma -
Madison Central
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