Joyce Travis
South Holland,IL
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Educational Staffing
Hammond, IN
10.2022 - Current
- Provided instruction and guidance to students in the absence of a regular teacher.
- Organized lesson plans and activities for students.
- Assisted with classroom management issues when needed.
- Utilized various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, audio-visual presentations.
- Created an environment conducive to learning while managing challenging behaviors.
- Promoted a safe and secure atmosphere within the classroom setting.
- Maintained student attendance and assignment records to prevent lapses during teacher absences.
- Educated students in various subjects to provide seamless transition during absence of head teacher.
- Remained up-to-date with emergency procedures to keep students and staff safe in emergency events.
- Met regularly with parents or guardians regarding student progress and concerns.
- Participated in professional development programs related to education topics.
- Served as a mentor for new substitute teachers when necessary.
- Encouraged positive behavior among students through effective communication techniques.
Home Health Care Aide
Help at Home
South Holland, IL
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Administered medications as directed by physician or nurse practitioner.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any unusual occurrences to supervisor immediately.
- Assisted patients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry, cleaning kitchen and bathroom areas, vacuuming carpets, sweeping floors, dusting furniture, and changing linens.
Security Guard
Securitas
Joliet, IL
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Daily Patrols to make sure the building was secure
- Daily Reports on any thing that needed reporting (fights , arguments , a tow truck was called , etc
- Greet Customers
- Answer Questions
- Escort people to where they needed to be
- Patrolled parking lots to assure the building was safe
- Make Visitor passes for quest and make badges for employees who lost or forgot their own
Warehouse Worker
Carl Buddig & Company
South Holland, IL
03.2021 - 10.2021
- Handel cooked foods
- Package food with hands
- Make sure the packages are up to date and clean/safe
- Cook food
Target Distribution Center
Target
Joliet, IL
05.2020 - 01.2021
- Drive a sit down Forklift
- Load and unload freight
- Make boxes and fill orders
- Palletize freight loads
- Make Labels for boxes so orders can be filled
- Meet Quotas For a specific goal each day
- Report any damages or loss good during transit
- Follow good manufacturing practices and safety rules
- Perform other duties as assigned
Goodwill Industries
Goodwill Industries
Lansing, IL
09.2019 - 05.2020
- Front row cashier
- Separate all shipment on days assigned and put sets out on the floor
- Supervise the floor , to make sure there were no stealing and everyone was following safety rules
- Routine cleaning , checking dressing room , put clothes back where they belong , sweep floor , and wipe down counter.
- Stock everything that was low , plastic bags , sensors , hangers , tissue paper ,etc
- Check to ensure that appropriate changes were made to resolve customers' problems.
- Perform sales floor work, such as greeting or assisting customers, stocking shelves, or taking inventory.
Amazon Fulfillment Associate
Amazon.com
Joliet, IL
08.2018 - 10.2019
- Pulls and packs product based on daily orders.
- Meets specifics of customer orders in a timely manner.
- Keeps products separated, organized and in good rotation.
- Monitors product quality frequently, reporting problems to mitigate safety issues.
- Reports any mechanical problems.
- Utilizes continuous improvement mindset and assists in identifying opportunities to improve processes.
- Follows good manufacturing practices and required work safe practices.
- Maintains a clean, sanitary, and safe work area.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Popeyes crew member
Popeye's Restaurants
Lansing, IL
10.2016 - 08.2018
- Performed cashier duties such as taking orders, collecting payments and providing change.
- Organized dining room tables with condiments, napkins and other necessities prior to seating guests.
- Completed opening and closing tasks such as setting up workstations, cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Served food quickly for positive guest experiences.
- Interacted pleasantly with guests to deliver quality customer service.
- Entered orders into computer system to send order details to kitchen, mentioning customers' special requests and food allergies in person.
- Chopped ingredients and prepped food items ahead of lunchtime and dinner rush periods.
Child Care Assistant
Daycare
Lansing, IL
09.2016 - 02.2018
- Provided safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children.
- Assisted in planning, organizing and implementing age appropriate activities to encourage learning.
- Maintained accurate records of daily attendance and other related information.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as tidying up toys after playtime is over.
- Encouraged curiosity, exploration and problem-solving with age-appropriate playtime activities.
- Maintained neat environment by organizing toy bins and bookshelves.
- Communicated with parents about daily activities and any concerning behaviors.
- Encouraged curiosity, exploration and problem-solving with tailored recreation programs.
- Balanced schedules to promote optimal rest, play and educational periods.
- Cared for [Number] children ages [Number] to [Number].
Education
None - N/a
Thornwood High School
South Holland, IL05.2018
Skills
- Creativity in Teaching
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Safety awareness
- Compliance
- Verbal and written communication
- Individualized care
- Relationship building and management
- Reliability
- Issue Resolution
- Creative Thinking
Certification
Driver's License
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Educational Staffing
10.2022 - Current
Home Health Care Aide
Help at Home
05.2022 - 10.2022
Security Guard
Securitas
10.2021 - 05.2022
Warehouse Worker
Carl Buddig & Company
03.2021 - 10.2021
Target Distribution Center
Target
05.2020 - 01.2021
Goodwill Industries
Goodwill Industries
09.2019 - 05.2020
Amazon Fulfillment Associate
Amazon.com
08.2018 - 10.2019
Popeyes crew member
Popeye's Restaurants
10.2016 - 08.2018
Child Care Assistant
Daycare
09.2016 - 02.2018
None - N/a
Thornwood High School