Kaley Houston
Kalamazoo,MI
Summary
Detail-oriented Assistant Teacher lends creative approach to classroom preparation, policy and presentation. Promotes collaborative environment focused on curriculum and strategy development prioritizing productive, customizable learning practices. Passionate teacher excels at sharing unique approach to individualized instruction to keep students on pace. No task too small in supporting teachers, administrators and at-large daycare and preschool community. Highly experienced assistant teacher. Proven skills in verbal and written communication and problem-solving combined with unsurpassed work ethic, proactive mindset and detail-oriented approach.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Teacher
A Touch Of Home Childcare And Preschool
Kalamazoo, MI
10.2021 - Current
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes, consistently noting successful ideas and identifying areas for improvement.
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support to maintain student progress and development.
- Kept records of student progress for teachers and parents and made notes on details such as behavior, grades, comprehension and personal growth.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Assessed and managed student behavior to maintain climate of intensive instruction.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Delivered group teaching in classroom setting and implemented individual student support.
- Performed staff monitoring duties such as overseeing recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
- Assisted students with various needs from putting on coats to go outside to reviewing homework assignments.
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets and attendance logs.
- Distributed learning materials such as worksheets, textbooks and supplemental activities.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Maximized receptive learning by educating students using hands-on instructional techniques.
- Organized classroom library and art areas each day to keep classroom well-maintained.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Maintained schedule of support services and attended class sessions.
- Created lesson materials, visuals and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
Server
Bimbos Pizza
Kalamazoo, MI
08.2021 - 09.2022
- Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Kept register accurate through correct billing, payment processing and cash management practices.
- Noted special patron requests and followed up with kitchen to confirm delivery.
- Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays and delivery bags.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
- Asked customers for feedback, solved problems and filled drinks throughout meal.
- Moved and set up seating, prepared extra silverware and notified kitchen prior to arrival of large groups.
- Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
- Printed dining checks with total due, collected payment and offered receipts to complete transactions.
- Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.
- Quickly and clearly communicated dining orders to kitchen staff, directing attention to special requests or dietary restrictions.
Barista Shift Lead
Biggby Coffee
Norton Shores, MI
05.2019 - 08.2021
- Trained, scheduled and supervised barista workers to maintain and uphold store policies and optimize staffing patterns.
- Created superlative coffeehouse experience through customer service, beverage preparation and presentation, in-store marketing and thorough cleanliness and sanitation of space.
- Memorized ingredients and recipes for wide variety specialty drinks.
- Handled and resolved customer issues and complaints with professionalism and tact to drive customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Engendered customer loyalty by remembering personal preferences and allergy information.
- Served customers quickly and efficiently and created strategies to prevent delays.
- Generated friendly atmosphere by encouraging employees to greet and speak to customers.
- Restocked and cleaned stations and facilities to maintain cleanly and operable standards.
- Monitored food preparation, production and plating for quality control.
Education
Associate of Arts And Sciences - General Studies
Muskegon Community College
Muskegon, MIHigh School Diploma -
Orchard View High School
Muskegon, MI05.2019
Skills
- Student assessments
- Student safety
- Individual and group instruction
- Special education
- Skills development
- Behavior management
- Lesson planning
- Learning support
- Classroom preparation and maintenance
- Student Supervision
- Classroom management
- Mentoring students
- Student and parent relations
Certification
- Certified teachers assistant, A Touch Of Home Childcare and Preschool - Oct. 6th, 2021 - present.
Timeline
Assistant Teacher
A Touch Of Home Childcare And Preschool
10.2021 - Current
Server
Bimbos Pizza
08.2021 - 09.2022
Barista Shift Lead
Biggby Coffee
05.2019 - 08.2021
Associate of Arts And Sciences - General Studies
Muskegon Community College
High School Diploma -
Orchard View High School
- Certified teachers assistant, A Touch Of Home Childcare and Preschool - Oct. 6th, 2021 - present.
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