Iesha Barner
Petersburg,Virginia
Summary
With a strong background in food services, sanitation, and meal prep for in-care patients at a mental institution, I bring 2 years of dedicated work experience from the Education for Employment Program in high school. I am a hard worker with a proven track record of success.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher's Assistant
Divine Kare Learning Center
Petersburg Va
07.2025 - Current
- Assisted students with special needs in achieving academic success through individualized instruction and personalized support strategies.
- Improved student comprehension by implementing innovative teaching methods and incorporating visual aids in lessons.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices, resulting in consistent teaching approaches across multiple classrooms.
- Ensured the safety of all students by adhering strictly to school policies regarding proper supervision during class times as well as extracurricular activities.
- Facilitated effective learning experiences for students by utilizing a variety of instructional techniques to meet their unique needs.
- Maintained clean, neat and hazard-free areas to protect kids, personnel and families.
- Assisted in maintaining a safe and healthy environment, ensuring cleanliness and proper supervision of children.
- Provided lunchtime assistance to monitor children, assist with eating and serve food.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Provided support during naptime routines, ensuring a peaceful environment for restful sleep.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Monitored daily sign-in/sign-out logs for accurate attendance tracking, helping to maintain a secure and orderly facility.
- Supported the emotional well-being of children by providing nurturing care and addressing individual needs.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks in accordance with food safety guidelines, promoting healthy eating habits among daycare attendees.
Picker/packer
Amazon
Richmond Va
12.2024 - 02.2025
- Sustained a clean and safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and maintaining an organized workspace.
- Reduced order fulfillment errors by diligently following established protocols for picking, packing, and shipping procedures.
- Enhanced order accuracy by meticulously picking items according to packing lists and verifying product information.
- Reduced packing time for orders by efficiently organizing and assembling packages in line with company standards.
- Contributed to warehouse efficiency by collaborating with teammates on load planning, space optimization, and material handling procedures.
- Ensured timely shipment of products by prioritizing urgent orders and coordinating with warehouse team members.
- Increased customer satisfaction by carefully inspecting items for damages or defects before packaging and shipping.
- Expedited warehouse operations during peak periods by staying flexible with work hours and assisting colleagues in completing high-priority tasks.
- Strengthened warehouse operations by cross-training in various roles, providing backup support during employee absences or high-volume periods.
- Minimized product returns due to incorrect shipments by double-checking packed items against order specifications prior to dispatching parcels.
- Maintained compliance with all relevant regulations regarding packaging materials, hazardous goods handling, and waste disposal practices within the facility.
- Facilitated seamless order fulfillment with proper preparation of shipping documents, including invoices, packing slips, and waybills.
- Improved team morale by consistently displaying a positive attitude and willingness to assist coworkers in completing tasks as needed.
- Supported inventory control efforts by accurately labeling packages, updating bin locations, and tracking item movements within the warehouse.
- Printed labels, packaged boxes, and loaded into outbound containers.
- Pulled orders quickly to maintain demanding productivity goals.
- Took on extra hours and shifts during busy periods to meet tight shipping deadlines.
- Picked and packed order items.
- Kept work areas neat, clean and free from debris.
Work Study Internship
Education for Employment Program
10.2023 - 05.2024
- Completion of duties for the sanitation process to prepare and sanitize utensils for meals.
- Sort and pack complimentary items for meal prep
- Clean, sanitize, and prepare work station for utensil sanitizing process
Work Study Internship
Education for Employment Program
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Performed duties as a Clerical assistant for a cosmetology school
- Greet clients as they entered the establishment
- Performed cleaning duties necessary for each student to complete daily hands-on assignments
Education
High School - undefined
Petersburg High School
Petersburg, VirginiaSkills
- Strong Communication Skills
- Proficient in Troubleshooting
- Good Interpersonal Skills
- Accountable
- Dedicated Team Member
- Positive attitude
- Effective communication
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Student engagement
- Helping students with special needs
- Classroom preparation and maintenance
- Infant care
- Patience and empathy
- Health and safety regulations
- Activity planning
- Health and safety
- Activities planning
- Social and academic development
- Social development
- Age-appropriate activities
- Classroom organization
- Classroom instruction
- Early childhood development
- Child development
- Care planning
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Curriculum planning
- Safety and supervision
Awards
Honor Roll grades 11 and 12, Education for Employee Certificate 2022-2023, Education for Employee “Most Improved Award” 2023-2024
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant
Divine Kare Learning Center
07.2025 - Current
Picker/packer
Amazon
12.2024 - 02.2025
Work Study Internship
Education for Employment Program
10.2023 - 05.2024
Work Study Internship
Education for Employment Program
10.2022 - 06.2023
High School - undefined
Petersburg High School