Jessica Parks
Akron,OH
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Creative Kidz Connection, excelling in lesson planning and student engagement. Skilled in conflict resolution and staff development, I foster collaborative environments that enhance learning outcomes. Committed to promoting social and emotional growth, I adapt teaching methods to meet diverse student needs effectively.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Teacher
Creative Kidz Connection
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Fostered a supportive classroom environment encouraging student participation and collaboration.
- Monitored student progress and provided individualized feedback to enhance learning outcomes.
- Coordinated activities that promote social, emotional, and cognitive development among children.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student performance and adapt teaching methods accordingly.
- Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
- Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
Manager
McDonalds
- Supervised daily operations to ensure quality and efficiency in service delivery.
- Trained and mentored staff, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Implemented inventory management practices to reduce waste and optimize stock levels.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and effectively.
- Developed staff schedules to maintain optimal coverage during peak hours.
- Managed cash handling procedures, ensuring accuracy and accountability in transactions.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Developed comprehensive risk management plan, minimizing potential disruptions to business operations.
- Enhanced product quality by instituting rigorous quality control procedures, resulting in fewer customer complaints.
- Facilitated team brainstorming sessions that led to innovative solutions for long-standing operational challenges.
Team Leader
Imagination Works Childcare
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Fostered a supportive classroom environment encouraging student participation and collaboration.
- Monitored student progress and provided individualized feedback to enhance learning outcomes.
- Coordinated activities that promote social, emotional, and cognitive development among children.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student performance and adapt teaching methods accordingly.
- Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
- Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
Supervisor
Marriott Hotel
11.2022 - 03.2024
- Supervised daily operations to ensure exceptional guest experiences and service quality.
- Trained and mentored team members on hotel policies and customer service standards.
- Implemented efficiency improvements in workflow processes, enhancing team productivity.
- Coordinated staff schedules to optimize coverage during peak periods and events.
- Resolved guest complaints promptly, maintaining high satisfaction ratings and loyalty.
- Monitored inventory levels, assisting with ordering supplies to prevent shortages.
- Collaborated with management on strategic initiatives to enhance overall hotel performance.
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
- Developed staff skills through targeted training programs, resulting in improved performance and career growth opportunities.
- Fostered culture of continuous improvement, encouraging team to suggest and implement process enhancements.
- Optimized scheduling to ensure full coverage during peak hours without overstaffing, balancing customer service with cost efficiency.
- Achieved significant improvements in operational efficiency, introducing and enforcing quality control measures.
- Maintained high safety standards to ensure secure workplace for all employees and visitors.
Education
Child Development Associate - Child Development
Teachers Strategies Academy
Indianapolis, IN12.2022
High School Diploma -
Pike High School
Indianapolis, IN05.2010
Skills
Childcare needs
Lesson planning
Activity planning
Conflict resolution
Key decision making
Staff development
Student engagement
Team building
Family engagement
Parent-teacher communication
Safety awareness
Certification
First Aid certified
CPR certified
EID certified
Food Safety certified
Timeline
Supervisor
Marriott Hotel
11.2022 - 03.2024
Lead Teacher
Creative Kidz Connection
Manager
McDonalds
Team Leader
Imagination Works Childcare
Child Development Associate - Child Development
Teachers Strategies Academy
High School Diploma -
Pike High School