Jennifer Cork
Geneva
Summary
Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments. Passionate about promoting lasting customer satisfaction by delivering quality service and unparalleled support whether it be in the classroom or with a company. Proficient in customer service best practices and related options.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Title 1 Tutor
Geneva Area City Schools
08.2024 - Current
- Monitored student behavior during class time, implementing effective discipline measures as needed while maintaining a safe learning environment.
- Improved student performance by implementing individualized instruction and assessment strategies.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, assessments, and progress reports in compliance with district policies and procedures.
- Implemented data-driven instructional practices to identify areas for improvement and track student progress over time.
Cashier
Giant Eagle
01.2024 - Current
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
Barista
Ox Shoppe Cafe
06.2024 - 01.2025
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace for optimal productivity and safety.
- Promoted a welcoming atmosphere by greeting customers with a friendly demeanor and promptly addressing their needs.
- Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
- Contributed to a positive team environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues.
- Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.
- Handled cash transactions accurately, maintaining accountability for daily register balances.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by crafting high-quality coffee beverages and providing exceptional service.
Restaurant Server
Old Mill Winery
05.2024 - 10.2024
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Contributed to team success by assisting fellow servers during peak hours, ensuring smooth operations.
- Greeted new customers, discussed specials, and took drink orders.
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
- Printed dining checks with total due, collected payment and offered receipts to complete transactions.
Store Clerk
Sun Outdoors
06.2021 - 07.2023
- Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
- Inspected work areas for cleanliness and obstacles and removed cartons and boxes to keep work areas organized and hazard-free.
- Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
- Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks, and bins for optimal appearance.
- Processed credit, debit and cash transactions correctly to obtain full payment of customer purchases.
- Resolved complaints by providing knowledgeable, quick service to meet any need and promote loyalty.
- Learned duties for various positions and provided backup at key times.
Math and Science Teacher
Saint John School
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior.
- Created interactive activities to engage student interest and curiosity in scientific concepts.
- Delivered interactive lessons to help students comprehend complex concepts.
- Cultivated positive relationships with students, parents and staff to optimize instruction and support learning outcomes.
- Utilized diverse instructional approaches to accommodate different learning styles.
Kindergarten Teacher
Somerset Academy Village
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Created child-centered learning environment characterized by consistent application of sound mental health and educational psychology practices.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
- Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement.
Kindergarten Teacher
Franklin Academy
08.2018 - 08.2020
- Cultivated language skills through use of traditional poems, nursery rhymes and riddles to help students develop comprehension, vocabulary and love of language.
- Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature and handwriting.
- Encouraged and prepared students to become independent readers through systematic, multi-sensory instruction in phonemic awareness and decoding skills.
- Collaborated in planning, organizing and implementing instructional programs to facilitate academic, intellectual and social development.
- Pioneered multi-age kindergarten and first-grade class to build early literacy and math skills and promote independent reading.
- Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement.
- Introduced read-aloud literature to stimulate imagination and build comprehension and vocabulary.
- Observed and assessed student performance and charted progress.
- Instructed children between ages 5 and 6 on mathematical basics.
- Provided guidance on policies and initiatives for kindergarten teaching team.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues.
- Created new lesson plans based on course objectives.
- Facilitated group sessions and provided one-on-one support.
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
- Maintained safety and security of all youth under care.
- Documented student attendance and progress against goals.
- Assisted in developing student-led after-school tutoring program to teach under-privileged students.
Kindergarten Teacher
West Broward Academy
08.2017 - 07.2018
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding
- Observed and evaluated students' performance, behavior, social development and physical health
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
- Administered assessments to determine each student's specific educational and social needs
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
- Connected with parents and community organizations to promote involvement
- Completed and filed all necessary paperwork for classroom activities, including meal count sheets and attendance logs
- Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues
- Taught children ages 5 to 6 basic reading and alphabetical skills
- Taught 19 low income students in a Title 1 school
Teacher
The Goddard School
10.2016 - 08.2017
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding
- Observed and evaluated students' performance, behavior, social development and physical health
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
- Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues
Assistant teacher
La Petite Academy
08.2009 - 06.2010
- Primary Responsibilities: , in New Mexico Pre-K Grant class
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time each day
- Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness
- Used classroom observations to create written assessments of student performance
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress
Preschool teacher assistant
Dunedin Academy and Day School
05.2007 - 05.2008
- Help with daily lessons, Administer snacks and lunch
- Ensured that each student left with correct guardian
- Assisted with closing duties including cleaning buildings each night
- Also, filled in as a substitute teacher in the Elementary and High School when needed
Substitute teacher
Dunedin Academy
05.2007 - 01.2008
- Grades 2-8
Education
Early Childhood Education
Liberty University
2016
Associate of Applied Science - Education
St Petersburg College
Clearwater, FL05-2008
High School Diploma -
Geneva High School
Geneva, OH08-1999
Skills
- Manage classroom for diverse populations
- Computer proficient
- Teaching/ tutoring
- Critical thinking
- Prepare lesson plan material
- Troubleshooting
- Student Progress Reporting
- Early Childhood Development
- Common Core
- Anti-Bullying Techniques
- Early Reading
- Differentiated Instruction
- Kinesthetic Learning
- Student records management
- Group and individual instruction
- Social skills
- Classroom management
- Punctual
- Skill building
- Age-appropriate lesson planning
- Positive reinforcement
- Personable and outgoing
- Outstanding social skills
- Positive learning environment
- Identifying problems
- Strong Work Ethic
- Customer Satisfaction
- Order Taking
- Guest service
- Cash Handling
- POS System Operation
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- High-volume dining
- Safe Food Handling
- Professional Appearance
- Food station setup
- Wine service
- Food Running
Accomplishments
- Awarded "Employee of the Month" for delivering outstanding support.
Certification
- First aid and CPR certified
Timeline
Title 1 Tutor
Geneva Area City Schools
08.2024 - Current
Barista
Ox Shoppe Cafe
06.2024 - 01.2025
Restaurant Server
Old Mill Winery
05.2024 - 10.2024
Cashier
Giant Eagle
01.2024 - Current
Math and Science Teacher
Saint John School
08.2021 - 06.2023
Store Clerk
Sun Outdoors
06.2021 - 07.2023
Kindergarten Teacher
Somerset Academy Village
08.2020 - 06.2021
Kindergarten Teacher
Franklin Academy
08.2018 - 08.2020
Kindergarten Teacher
West Broward Academy
08.2017 - 07.2018
Teacher
The Goddard School
10.2016 - 08.2017
Assistant teacher
La Petite Academy
08.2009 - 06.2010
Preschool teacher assistant
Dunedin Academy and Day School
05.2007 - 05.2008
Substitute teacher
Dunedin Academy
05.2007 - 01.2008
Early Childhood Education
Liberty University
- First aid and CPR certified
Associate of Applied Science - Education
St Petersburg College
High School Diploma -
Geneva High School
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