Jessica Mathers
Palmdale,California
Summary
Resourceful Homeschool Educator known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Excel in time management, adaptability, and effective communication to enhance student learning outcomes. Previously thrived in a fast-paced environment at Denny's, delivering exceptional customer service.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Home School Educator
Self Employed
Palmdale, California
05.2009 - Current
- Developed customized lesson plans for diverse learning styles and needs.
- Designed creative assessment tools such as portfolios, rubrics, and journals to evaluate student mastery of concepts.
- Implemented a structured daily schedule to promote discipline and time management skills.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills through open-ended questions and problem solving activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance, attendance, and educational milestones to track progress and inform instruction.
- Oversaw yearly budget to purchase necessary supplies, resources, and memberships, ensuring alignment with children's educational needs.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Established positive relationships with parents by providing ongoing communication regarding student performance and academic goals.
Waitress/Hostess
Denny's Restaurant
Palmdale, California
09.2007 - 05.2009
- Provided excellent customer service in fast-paced dining environment.
- Took customer orders and accurately entered them into the POS system.
- Greeted customers, answered questions, and recommended specials, enhancing guest satisfaction and driving sales.
- Addressed customer concerns promptly, improving overall experience and escalating issues to management for timely resolution.
- Managed the waiting list, ensuring that all parties were seated in a timely manner.
- Assisted team members during peak hours to manage high customer volume.
- Handled cash transactions and processed credit card payments efficiently.
- Built rapport with regular customers through friendly conversation, fostering loyalty and repeat business.
- Maintained cleanliness of tables, dining areas, and service stations.
- Stocked supplies in server areas to ensure readiness for service. with supplies before, during and after shifts.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Supported inventory management and ordering of food supplies.
- Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
Education
High School Diploma -
Vista Real Charter High School
Oxnard, CA08-2008
Skills
- Conflict resolution
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Adaptability to change
- Excellent customer service
- Attention to detail
- Positive and professional
- Strong multitasking
- Hospitality and accommodation
- Record keeping
- Budget management
- Organization skills
- Cleaning and housekeeping
Timeline
Home School Educator
Self Employed
05.2009 - Current
Waitress/Hostess
Denny's Restaurant
09.2007 - 05.2009
High School Diploma -
Vista Real Charter High School