Kelli Smith
Hoover
Summary
Experienced early childhood educator with strong focus on creating engaging, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environments. Skilled in curriculum design, classroom management, and fostering positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues. Known for adaptability, teamwork, and achieving desired educational outcomes. Consistently reliable and responsive to changing classroom needs.
Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Child Nutrition Worker
Hoover City Schools
07.2024 - Current
- Followed food safety practices and sanitation guidelines.
- Established rapport with students by engaging them during mealtimes and addressing their concerns or feedback about meals.
- Assisted in setting up and breaking down kitchen stations.
- Washed, peeled and cut various foods such as fruits and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
- Increased efficiency in meal preparation by organizing workstations and prepping ingredients ahead of time.
- Played an integral role in maintaining a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment at all times.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
- Cleaned and maintained work areas, equipment and utensils.
- Supported compliance with federal, state, and local regulations regarding child nutrition programs.
- Assisted in monitoring students'' food allergies and dietary restrictions, ensuring safe meals for all.
- Assisted with special events such as school functions or community outreach programs involving food service operations.
- Demonstrated flexibility when adjusting to changes within the daily schedule or adapting menus based on available ingredients.
- Ensured timely and accurate meal distribution with careful coordination among team members.
Preschool Teacher
Green Valley Church
01.2018 - 05.2024
- Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Strengthened communication skills among preschoolers through daily dialogue practice during circle time sessions.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
Education
No Degree - Core Courses
Jefferson State Community College
Birmingham, ALAerospace Medical Service Specialist - Health Care
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL07-2003
Skills
- Reliable and punctual
- Organizational skills
- Effective communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Time management
- Flexible and adaptable
- Problem-solving abilities
- Self motivation
- Creative thinking
Timeline
Child Nutrition Worker
Hoover City Schools
07.2024 - Current
Preschool Teacher
Green Valley Church
01.2018 - 05.2024
No Degree - Core Courses
Jefferson State Community College
Aerospace Medical Service Specialist - Health Care
Community College of The Air Force
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