KAREN LEWIS
Rochester,NY
Summary
- Reliable and responsible Prekinderten Teacher – 4 year old
- Reliable and responsible Building Substitute for EMCC
- Backfilled various positions in the EMCC center
- Daily and weekly job assignments in Culinary, Cosmetology, Automotive, Student services, Professional Health Services, and Biotechnology
- Performed Associate and Teacher temporary assignments
- Worked with students with disabilities and various IEP/BIP evaluations to help them achieve academic success
- BIPOC MentorProgram for Monroe Community College
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Prekindergarten Teacher – 4 Year Old
ROCHESTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Rochester, NY
- Highscope Curriculum
- Foundational Skills
- Phonics
- Kindergarten Preparation
Kindergarten Teacher
ROCHESTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Rochester, NY
09.2023 - Current
- Long-Term & Building Substitute
- Co-taught 3rd and 4th grade
- Adhered to daily schedules
- Lesson Planning
Building Substitute Teacher
MONROE BOCES #1
Fairport, NY
10.2017 - 01.2018
- Maintained established routines and procedures of the classroom assigned
- Encouraged and promoted daily student progress
- Ensured various IEPs/BIPs were followed per student
Manager
ARAMARK Corporation
Rochester, NY
08.2011 - 08.2017
- Responsible for supervision of (2) coffee shop departments with college students
- Managed union staff of 30-40 employees for 8 independent food stations (Campus Dining Center)
- Ensured all areas are clean and sanitized according to NYS Inspection Codes
- Trained new staff on all pertinent aspects of food preparation
- Ensured employee compliance with state and governing agencies
- Handled employee staffing issues daily and provided needed support for food stations
- Performed quality control inspections daily
- Performed pre-shift meetings daily for food quality, menu and recipe adherence
- Provided monthly inventory reports and input employees time in HRMS
- Reported equipment problems to appropriate faculty
- Ordered food products weekly from vendor
- Implemented employee program incentives
- Designed and innovated “new” catering trays resulting in company profits
- Implemented an in-house training schedule for health inspector and corporate chefs to teach employees quality control and food safety information for waste reduction and food safe practices
Manager
KFC Corporation
Rochester, NY
07.2009 - 08.2011
- Managed and trained 15-30 employees on Franchise Operating Procedures
- Supervised daily business operations and procedures of restaurant related to the direction and supervision of Assistant Managers, Cashiers and Cooks
- Performed nightly end of business day paid-outs, drawer balance audit and cash bank deposits at closing
- Monitored daily staff and labor assignments to ensure quality work performance
- Facilitated training for “new” product rollout on all items and specials
- Implemented employee incentive programs resulting in decrease in employee retention
Guest Services Manager
Perkins Restaurant (Internship)
Penfield, NY
12.2007 - 11.2008
- Managed staff of 20-25 employees (inclusive of: Scheduling; Time Off Approvals; Job Performance Reviews/Discussions; Training and Payroll)
- Handled complaints online and in-store resulting in customers satisfaction and solutions for future complaints
- Opened/closed store, operated cash register, tracked hourly/daily sales, and contributed innovative ideas resulting in company profits
Baker/In-Store Demonstrator
Wegmans (Internship)
Rochester, NY
09.2004 - 03.2007
- Interacted professionally with patrons of various cultures to capture their interest in tasting new ideas
- Creatively designed areas to promote “new products” for department which resulted in company profits
- Designed, created, decorated cakes and desserts
Education
Bachelors of Science Degree - Management
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NYMasters - Early Childhood Inclusive Program
Nazareth College
Rochester, NY05-2023
Masters - Service Leadership & Innovation
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY05-2018
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Collaborative Learning Environment
- Foster environment of respect and community
Accomplishments
New York State Certified
Students scored on IReady ELA 1-3 grade levels in reading
Certification
New York State Certified Teacher
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
ROCHESTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
09.2023 - Current
Building Substitute Teacher
MONROE BOCES #1
10.2017 - 01.2018
Manager
ARAMARK Corporation
08.2011 - 08.2017
Manager
KFC Corporation
07.2009 - 08.2011
Guest Services Manager
Perkins Restaurant (Internship)
12.2007 - 11.2008
Baker/In-Store Demonstrator
Wegmans (Internship)
09.2004 - 03.2007
Prekindergarten Teacher – 4 Year Old
ROCHESTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Masters - Early Childhood Inclusive Program
Nazareth College
Masters - Service Leadership & Innovation
Rochester Institute of Technology
Bachelors of Science Degree - Management
Rochester Institute of Technology