Jessica Schuster
Green Bay,WI
Summary
Dynamic and versatile Lead Childcare Teacher at KinderCare Learning Centers, skilled in fostering positive environments and mentoring staff. Expert in implementing innovative lesson plans and enhancing parental involvement. Proven ability to streamline classroom management and promote social-emotional development, while maintaining compliance with educational standards. Driven to excel and compete with other top performers in the management field. CPR certified and committed to continuous improvement.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare Lead Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
Green Bay, WI
09.2021 - Current
- Assisted in implementing daily lesson plans for diverse age groups.
- Supported classroom management to create a positive learning environment.
- Engaged children in educational activities that promote cognitive development.
- Observed and documented children's behaviors to track developmental milestones.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with educational trends and best practices, applying this knowledge to continuously improve instruction in the classroom.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of classroom materials and supplies.
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on best practices and classroom strategies.
- Supported students'' social-emotional development by creating a nurturing and inclusive atmosphere in the classroom.
- Increased parental involvement through regular communication and parent-teacher conferences, fostering strong home-school partnerships.
- Promoted cultural awareness by incorporating diverse materials and perspectives into the curriculum.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students and parents
Sauté Chef
The Milwaukee Sail Loft
Milwaukee, WI
05.2017 - 11.2019
- Lead sauté station, ensuring consistency and quality in dish preparation.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations, adhering to health standards.
- Collaborated with kitchen team to create innovative seasonal menus.
- Trained junior staff on sauté techniques and kitchen safety protocols.
- Streamlined inventory management, reducing waste through efficient use of ingredients.
- Complied with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards by taking proper precautions to deliver high-quality food timely and simultaneously.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
Education
High School Diploma -
Omro High School
Omro, WI06-2010
Skills
- Professional ethics
- Staff management
- Fostering positive environment
- Compliance procedures
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Reliability
- Critical thinking
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Relationship building
- Task prioritization
- Interpersonal skills
- First aid certification
- CPR certified
Timeline
Childcare Lead Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
09.2021 - Current
Sauté Chef
The Milwaukee Sail Loft
05.2017 - 11.2019
High School Diploma -
Omro High School