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
- Highscope Curriculum
- Foundational Skills
- Phonics
- Kindergarten Preparation
Kindergarten Teacher
ROCHESTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
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
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
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
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)
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)
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